Are the routes passable in winter?

The markings remain in place all year round. Depending on snow conditions, the routes numbered 1 to 5, outside the ski area, can generally be done all year round. So you can train for the star trail 😉

Are these routes accessible with dogs?

Only routes 6 and 7, which pass through the heart of the Ecrins National Park , are off-limits to dogs.

Are there courses for beginners?

The routes in green have little change in altitude (less than 300m positive change in altitude), making them ideal for beginners.

Trail in the heart of the wide open spaces of Orcières

What could be more exotic than a trail outing in an exceptional, unspoilt environment? Orcières Merlette’s 13 trail routes will delight sports and nature lovers. The mountain pastures of Orcières Merlette are full of exceptional routes, alternating between fairly technical high altitude sections, rolling sections through the hamlets and superb singles skirting the lakes and torrents of Orcières.

Orcières Trail Area Spectacular routes

Take a stroll along our trails and discover what makes Orcières so special: an incredible variety of landscapes, around twenty hamlets where you can rediscover our history, and a multitude of high mountain pastures, peaks and lakes where you can recharge your batteries. The Espace Trail d’Orcières is in the heart of and on the edge of the Ecrins National Park. A national park is an area recognised as exceptional for the richness of its biodiversity, the quality of its landscapes and its cultural heritage. We ask you to behave impeccably on our trails.

Departing from 3 “gateways”: Base de loisirs, Prapic and Orcières Merlette, the Espace Trail d’Orcières is a real invitation to discovery for everyone, from beginners to expert runners. Finally, for mountain runners who like to push themselves to the limit, Orcières organises the Trail des Lacs, a weekend of races with a route for every level. It’s up to you…!

Orcières Trail Area The plan

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Trail events in Orcières

Trail des Lacs d'Orcières 2023

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Any questions?

Are the routes passable in winter?
The markings remain in place all year round. Depending on snow conditions, the routes numbered 1 to 5, outside the ski area, can generally be done all year round. So you can train for the star trail 😉
Are these routes accessible with dogs?
Only routes 6 and 7, which pass through the heart of the Ecrins National Park, are off-limits to dogs.
Are there courses for beginners?
The routes in green have little change in altitude (less than 300m positive change in altitude), making them ideal for beginners.