Orcières-Merlette, Orcières

Name: Orcières-Merlette
Address: Orcières, France

#1 among attractions in Orcières

Winter sport, Ski area

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Orcières-Merlette, also known as Orcières Merlette 1850, is a ski resort near to Orcières, Hautes-Alpes, in the French Alps. It has been a summit finish for Tour de France stages on multiple occasions, most notably in 1971, when Luis Ocaña beat Eddy Merckx by over eight minutes to take the yellow jersey as leader of the general classification. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°41'44"N, 6°19'17"E

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Orcières-Merlette – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lac des Estaris, Lac d'Orcières-Merlette, Grande Autane, Ancelle.

2.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac des Estaris
71 min walk • Lac des Estaris is a lake in Orcières, Hautes-Alpes, France.
1.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac d'Orcières-Merlette
31 min walk • Lac d'Orcières-Merlette is a lake in Orcières, Hautes-Alpes, France.
3.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grande Autane
99 min walk • Grande Autane is a 2,782 m mountain in the Dauphiné Alps close to the cities of Gap and Ancelle in the département of Hautes-Alpes in France.
7.4 miSW
Locality
Ancelle
189 min walk • For those who love the great outdoors, Ancelle is a paradise for hikers, with a myriad of scenic trails that wind through lush forests and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. In the winter months, the village transforms into a winter wonderland, with...
5 miSW
Locality
Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas
128 min walk • Nestled in the stunning Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Surrounded by majestic mountains and lush greenery, this charming commune is a paradise for outdoor...

Orcières-Merlette, Orcières

Facts and practical information

Orcières-Merlette – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Lac des Estaris

Lac d'Orcières-Merlette

Grande Autane

Ancelle

Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas