Village Club du Soleil Orcières is located on the edge of the Parc National des Ecrins and is surrounded by snow-capped peaks of over 3000 metres. Both the slopes and the centre are just 300 metres away. If you want to let the kids go have some fun whilst you relax, you've come to the right place. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided there, so it is only a matter of choosing a table. You can end the evening with your drink of choice at the bar, with entertainment to boot. You will find all the ingredients for a perfect stay in the Alps there.
Your stay will include a 6-day ski pass and equipment hire.
If you stay at Village Club du Soleil Orcières, a Paradiski ski pass of 6 days duration will be included. It is not possible to extend the duration of this ski pass. Child and senior discounts do not apply, and you cannot opt out of the ski pass for a discount.
It is also possible to exchange your ski equipment (which is included as standard) for a snowboard or some snowshoes for example. Your ski pass will also serve as a pedestrian pass, which is great if you’d like to do something different for a day!
In the Orcières-Merlette ski area lies the modern skiing village of Orcières, a cosy new-build village with well-maintained accommodations. The sun shines on average 300 days a year here! As in most southern French ski resorts, it is mostly those who love the sun that stay in Orcières.
Although still relatively unknown, Orcières has built up a name over the years as a family village, and is particularly child-friendly. In addition to fantastic slopes, you will also find a lively après-ski scene here, and many other fun activities: dog sledding, ice skating, swimming, hiking and cross-country skiing. In short: Orcières is a versatile and sunny skiing destination for the whole family.
Orcières-Merlette is one of the most extensive ski areas in the southern French Alps. It has over a hundred kilometres of slopes and is also very sunny, with 300 days of sunshine a year! The ideal combination of skiing and sunshine.
The area is modern and is perfect for advanced ski enthusiasts, due to the large number of red slopes available. There is also plenty to do off of the slopes in Orcières. How about paragliding, waterfall rappelling, or speed riding for example? Traditional sports are also possible, such as dog sledding, swimming, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
Want to discover another ski area for a day? The ski area of Le Massif du Dévoluy, including the La Joue du Loup and Superdevoluy resorts, are only an hour away. A day pass costs approximately €36.
Capital:
The capital of France is Paris
Time:
France is one hour ahead of the UK (GMT+1).
Language:
The official language is French.
Money:
The euro (€) is the official currency of France
Emergency number:
The local emergency number is 112.
Service charge (tip) in restaurants and bars :
It is not likely that the service charger will be added to the bill automatically. If you are pleased with the service you can round off or leave a tip of 10%.
Power:
The voltage is 220 and the socket is different compared to the general UK sockets. You can buy an European adapter in most airports and supermarkets.
Mobile:
A UK mobile phone should work in France. The setup for this may differ per provider, so it is best to inquire about this before hand.
Safety on the slopes:
In France, wearing a helmet is not mandatory but recommended (especially for children). In ski classes (for all ages), it is often compulsory.
Travel documents:
You must be in possession of a valid passport in order to travel to France.
Food and Drinks:
Cheese, croissants, baguettes and wine! It is possible to drink tap water.
Opening hours:
As a general rule, the shops are open on Monday/Friday from 09:00 to 19:00. However, some shops may close over lunchtime. On Sunday and Monday, a selection of shops are closed. Some supermarkets are open on Sunday mornings.
Public Holidays:
Christmas Day: 25 December, 2014 (Thursday)
Boxing Day: 26 December, 2014 (Friday)
New Year’s Day: 1 January, 2015 (Thursday)
Good Friday: 3 April, 2015
Easter Sunday: 5 April, 2015
Easter Monday: 6 April, 2015
Travelling by car:
Most motorways in France require you to pay a toll fee. The Pas Piccolo San Bernardo is closed the whole winter (November - June). Always check the locat weather reports before departing.
In some cities and towns it is obligaroty to have a "environmentsl sticker". It is not possible to buy these stickers en route. You will have to order them online before you leave home. French authorities advise you to print out the form and the confirmation of the sticker if it does not arrive at your home in time. You can find the form on:
https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/demande-ext/cgu
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An Orcières ski pass is included in the tour price.
You can see the surcharges and discounts for extending your ski pass or no ski pass in step 1 (preferences) of the booking process. If a child or senior discount applies, this will be shown in step 2 (price overview). Would you like to know which ski pass is included in your travel time? View our FAQ here .
The ski pass for children up to and including 4 years old is free. Children aged 5 - 16 years old, and seniors aged 65 - 74 years old, will receive a discount. These discounts can be found in the calculation of your travel sum. Identification is required when collecting the ski pass.
Any surcharges and discounts are only valid upon booking. Other rates are applied locally. It is not possible to redeem the ski pass on another day onsite. An extension of the ski pass can often be booked as an extra; you will find the price for this further into the booking steps. The discount for “no ski pass” can also be found in the booking process.
The following equipment can be booked:
This equipment is ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is particularly manoeuvrable, so it makes turning and braking easy. Parallel skiing is also possible with these skis.
This is ideal equipment for intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The equipment is manoeuvrable and suitable for cutting corners sharply. Even at high speeds, these skis provide great performance.
These skis and snowboards are made of high quality material, and are perfect for experienced skiers. They can also be used by skiers who have mastered parallel skiing. This comfortable equipment is suitable for all track types and snow conditions.
These are high performance skis and snowboards with the latest technology, and are suitable for the most experienced skiers.
6 days of 2.5 hours per day for adults: € 138,-*
6 days of 2.5 hours per day for children (6-12 years): € 138,-*
6 days of 3 hours per day for children (3-5 years): € 145,-*
6 days of 2.5 hours per day for adults and children (from 8 years): € 143,-*
*Prices are a guideline and are subject to change.
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