Orelle (Val Thorens)
Why Orelle Ski Resort?
- Links to Val Thorens - the highest ski resort in Europe, meaning snow-sure slopes from November to May
- A lower-cost base from which to explore the vast Les 3 Vallées ski area
- Gateway to over 600km of varied (and pretty amazing!) slopes in the 3 Valleys
- Home to the highest zip wire in the world
- A quiet village away from the hustle and bustle of most 3 Valleys resorts
Orelle Resort Information
Orelle is located within the Maurienne Valley region of the French Alps. It’s divided into 10 small hamlets. The authentic hamlets are tucked away in a natural beauty spot, near Italy and the Vanoise National Park. The stone houses have beautiful slate roofs and lots of traditional charm. Discover a village with a unique architectural heritage! The area is ideal for those seeking peace, calm and authenticity.
'Francoz' hamlet is home to the brand new gondola for 21/22. There will be a new link between Orelle and Val Thorens (takes 20 mins) which creates a new entry point from the Maurienne Valley (and Italy) to the 3 Vallées. For the first time in Val Thorens’ history, the summit of Cime Caron at 3,200m will be directly accessible from Orelle thanks to the construction of two new gondolas called “Orelle” and “Orelle-Caron”. It means visitors will be able to access Val Thorens directly from Orelle either on skis or by foot!
There’s is a bar, restaurant and mini-market next to the gondola base station. For a further selection of shops, bars and restaurants St Michel de Maurienne is a five-minute drive. A little further afield, St Jean de Maurienne is a 20-30 minute drive.
