⛷️ Orelle Ski Area - Les 3 Vallées
Orelle is your gateway to Les 3 Vallées, the world's largest ski area with 600 km of slopes. From Orelle, you can quickly reach Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe.
📲 Les 3 Vallées App
Track real-time ski lift and slope openings:
⚠️ Orelle - Val Thorens Connections Closing Times
Be aware of the closing times of the connections between Orelle and Val Thorens. Avoid getting stuck in the wrong resort.
➤ Orelle ➝ Val Thorens:
- 🔹 Via Cime Caron
- 🔹 Via Col Rosael
➤ Val Thorens ➝ Orelle:
- 🔹 Cime Caron(closed for the 2024/2025 season)
- 🔹 Funitel de Thorens
- 🔹 Grand Fond chairlift
🎟️ Lift Pass Purchase
Buy your ski pass online to avoid waiting at the ticket office:
- 🎫 Purchase on Orelle.net
- 💡 Tip: The Saturday pass is discounted if purchased the day before online.
🏔️ Tips & Practical Advice
- ⏰ Start early: Take the gondola as soon as it opens to enjoy the slopes before they get crowded.
- 🌨️ Check the weather: Strong winds can impact lift openings.
🎿 Enjoy the slopes and have a great stay in Orelle! 🎿
🏔️ Discover the Ski Resorts in Maurienne Valley
The Maurienne Valley is full of authentic, family-friendly ski resorts. From Orelle, many resorts are easily accessible by car for a day of skiing or snowshoeing.
🎿 Haute Maurienne Vanoise
6 ski resorts located in a preserved environment with beautiful mountain villages:
- Valfréjus: Family-friendly resort, ideal for peaceful skiing through the forest.
- La Norma: Small, pedestrian-friendly resort, perfect for families with children.
- Aussois: Sunny village resort with breathtaking mountain views.
- Val Cenis: The largest resort in Haute Maurienne with long, enjoyable slopes for all levels.
- Bessans: Renowned for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and nature walks.
- Bonneval-sur-Arc: One of the most beautiful villages in France, offering wild high-altitude skiing.
More info: www.haute-maurienne-vanoise.com
⛷️ Galibier-Thabor Ski Area
Between Valloire and Valmeinier, a varied ski area for all levels:
- Valloire: Lively and charming village resort, well-known for its events and family-friendly atmosphere.
- Valmeinier: A more recent and practical resort, right at the foot of the slopes.
More info: www.valloire.net
🏔️ Les Sybelles
A group of authentic and easily accessible mountain resorts connected to each other:
- La Toussuire
- Le Corbier
- Saint-Sorlin d’Arves
- Saint-Jean d’Arves
- Les Bottières
- Saint-Colomban-des-Villards
Perfect for a family day of skiing with stunning views of the Aiguilles d'Arves.
More info: www.sybelles.ski
Enjoy discovering the Maurienne Valley resorts and have a wonderful time in the mountains!
