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3 star residence with "Rando Accueil & Accueil Vélo" label
- In the heart of the "Famille Plus" certified resort
- Access to the center of the resort via an escalator
- Close to the slopes (in winter) and shops
- Accommodations for up to 10 people
- Private terrace or balcony to enjoy the view on the valley
The family residence Étoiles d'Orion ***, composed of 150 apartments, welcomes you to the resort of Orcières Merlette 1850 in the Hautes-Alpes. With its location close to the Parc des Écrins, you will be able to admire the mountain landscapes of the Champsaur valley.
This establishment, dressed in wood, offers a wide choice of accommodation. From the studio to the comfortable apartment for 10 people, the accommodations are bright, functional and have all the facilities you need to fully enjoy your vacation.
Easy to access, its large covered parking lot will allow you to shelter your vehicle during your stay. The large escalator located at the foot of the residence will take you effortlessly to the heart of the resort, facilitating access to the shops and activities of Orcières.
In order to make your stay more pleasant, take advantage of our à la carte services (offered or in supplement): sheet and towel rental, final cleaning, television, baby kit...
Thanks to its exceptional geographical situation, favourable to hiking, biking or skiing, summer and winter, the residence Étoiles d'Orion obtained in 2022 the labels "Accueil Vélo" and "Rando Accueil". These labels guarantee you accommodation and services adapted to the practice of walks and long hikes during your stay.
For a week or a short stay, summer or winter, your vacations at the residence Étoiles d'Orion *** will be a real enchanted interlude to disconnect from everyday life and create new memories.
Take advantage all year long of exceptional promotions on your stay by booking early or at the last minute! If you want to take a longer break, find out more about our special offers on your 2 or 3 week stays.
Accommodation
Studio - Sleeps 4 - 23 m²)
- Number of beds : 1 pull-out sofa bed (sleeps 2) + 1 mountain corner with a bunk bed (sleeps 2)
- Living room equipment : 1 living room with a sofa bed and a television
- Kitchen equipment : 1 kitchenette with refrigerator, electric plates, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, kettle and toaster
- Bathroom equipment : 1 bathroom or shower room with separate toilet or not
- Outside : private terrace or balcony
Please note : the high bed is not suitable for children under 6 years (decree n° 95 949 of 25/08/1995).
Comfy two-room apartment with cabin - Sleeps 4/6 - 32 m²
- Number of beds : 1 pull-out sofa bed (sleeps 2) + 1 bedroom with a double bed (sleeps 2) + 1 mountain corner with a bunk bed (sleeps 2)
- Living room equipment : 1 living room with a sofa bed and a television
- Kitchen equipment : 1 kitchenette with refrigerator, electric plates, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, kettle and toaster
- Bathroom equipment : 1 bathroom with WC (separate or not)
- Outside : private terrace or balcony
Concerning the accommodations accessible to PRM: in the living room, a sofa bed (1 double bed). The double bed in the bedroom is raised and the bunk bed has a low raised mattress. The shower is on the floor (80x120cm) with a folding seat. The toilet is raised and has a support bar. For more comfort, we advise you not to exceed 5 people in the apartment.
Please note : the high bed is not suitable for children under 6 years old (decree n° 95 949 of 25/08/1995).
Three-room apartment with cabin - Sleeps 6/8 - 47 m²
Some apartments can be in duplex.
- Number of beds : 1 pull-out sofa bed (sleeps 2) + 2 bedrooms with a double bed (sleeps 4) + 1 mountain corner with a bunk bed (sleeps 2)
- Living room equipment : 1 living room with a sofa bed and a television
- Kitchen equipment : 1 kitchenette with refrigerator, electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, kettle and toaster
- Bathroom equipment : 2 bathrooms with bathtub and 2 toilets (1 separate)
- Outside : private terrace or balcony
Please note : the high bed is not suitable for children under 6 years (decree n° 95 949 of 25/08/1995).
Three-room apartment with cabin - Sleeps 8/10 - 55 m²
Some apartments can be duplex.
- Number of beds : 1 pull-out sofa bed (sleeps 2) + 2 bedrooms with a double bed or 1 bedroom with a double bed and 1 bedroom with two single beds (sleeps 4) + 1 or 2 mountain corners with 2 bunk beds (sleeps 4)
- Living room equipment : 1 living room with a sofa bed and a television
- Kitchen equipment : 1 kitchenette with refrigerator, electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, kettle and toaster
- Bathroom equipment : 2 bathrooms with bathtub and 2 toilets (1 separate)
- Outside : private terrace or balcony
Please note : the high bed is not suitable for children under 6 years (decree n° 95 949 of 25/08/1995).
Orcières Merlette & its surroundings
Perched high in the Hautes Alpes in the untouched countryside overlooking the Vallée du Champsaur, the Orcières Merlette 1850 resort is home to a huge range of leisure activities for the whole family to enjoy, plus pleasant weather all year round.
A desire for a culinary escape!
Discover the culinary specialties of the region :
- Ravioles, small fried quenelle made of potatoes and fresh tomme
- Tart of Champsaur with blueberry, raspberry or sea buckthorn
- Tourtons, sweet or salty according to your desires
- Oreilles d'âne (donkey's ears) which owes its name to the spinach leaf used for its preparation
- Various cheeses cooked, soft, blue, goat, ewe from the Champsaur valley
- Génépi, emblematic liquor of the French Alps
- Handcrafted jams
Summer activities in Orcières Merlette 1850
This Famille Plus-labelled resort offers a range of activities for the whole family to enjoy: hiking, via ferrata, rock climbing, canyoning, mountain biking, cycle tourism, tree-top trails, white water sports, beach sports, a leisure centre, laser game, paintball, tennis, fishing, horse-riding, go-karting, a pool, water slides, a gym, a spa, a cinema, bowling, hang-gliding, trips to farms, the Le Creuset animal farm, Wakatanka tepee village, marmots and the Musée de Prapic. There’s no time to be bored here. Adrenaline junkies will get a kick out of a few sessions on Europe’s longest zipline too!
Hikers and ramblers
Get away from it all with incredible hikes in the great outdoors in this paradise for walkers of all levels. Set off with our mountain guide and wander along a maze of sunny, challenging, and sometimes even refreshing trails and paths, discovering more about the wilderness around you as you go: over 1,800 species of plants, and 350 species of vertebrates call the surrounding landscapes home.
Cancellation conditions 2023
For stays of 1 to 2 nights
- No charge for any cancellation notified before D15 of the arrival date*.
- 50% of the total amount of the stay for any cancellation notified between D14 and D8 before the arrival date*.
- 100% of the total amount of the stay for any cancellation notified less than D7 before the arrival date*.
* To which are added the booking fees of 25€.
For stays of 3 nights or more
- No charge for any cancellation notified before D30 of the arrival date*.
- 35% of the total amount of the stay for any cancellation notified between D30 and D21 before the arrival date*.
- 75% of the total amount of the stay for any cancellation notified between D20 and D15 before the arrival date*.
- 90% of the total amount of the stay for any cancellation notified between D14 and D8 before the arrival date*.
- 100% of the total amount of the stay for any cancellation notified less than D8 before the date of arrival*.
* To which are added the booking fees of 25€.
More information:
https://www.orcieres.com/https://orcieres.labellemontagne.com/hiver/?saison=hiver
Conditions de vente des forfaits de ski La Belle Montagne
Conditions de vente des cours de ski/snow ESF
Protocole sanitaire en station
Highlights
Ultra Champsaur
Getting there
Les Étoiles d'Orion ***Station 1850, rue Bellevue
05170 Orcière Merlette
If you’re coming from the north, take the A480 and Exit 8 for Gap, followed by the N85 to the left heading to Orcières.
If you’re coming from the south, take the A51 and Exit La Saulve, followed by the N85 heading to Orcières. Once you arrive at the resort, take a left at the first fork in the road, and carry on.
Grenoble St Geoirs (120 km) or Turin (100 km) or Marseille-Provence followed by the Navette Blanche (220 km)
Gap TGV train station (35 km) or Grenoble train station (120 km) or Aix en Provence TGV train station and the Navette Blanche (215 km)
Check-in & Checkout
Check-in: from 4:00pmCheckout: before 10:00am
Reception
Reception open in winter : Saturday from 8am to 8pm non-stop and Sunday to Friday from 8am to 12pm and 4pm to 7pm
Reception open in summer (during the summer school vacations) : Saturday from 8am to 8pm non-stop and Sunday to Friday from 8am to 12pm and from 4pm to 7pm
Reception open the rest of the season : Monday to Friday, from 9am to 12pm and from 1pm to 5pm
Pool
Equipments : the swimming pool of the Leisure and Relaxation Complex of the resort is at your disposal (with supplement).
Opening date and time : to see on site.
Payable on site
Tourist tax payable on site : €0.80/night/per person over 18 (subject to change)
Deposit by pre-authorised card payment : 350€/apartment
