Ski area on 11 January 2025Ski area on 11 January 2025
©Ski area on 11 January 2025|Gilles Baron

The perfect winter's day (in the ideal resort!)


Experience an unforgettable day in Orcières: from skiing in the fresh air to a festive evening, including mountain specialities, a Nordic expedition and a whole host of unusual thrills. Let’s go!

1. Morning Fill up on energy!

To get this crazy day off to a flying start, we’re going to start with a muscular wake-up call. Take the time to do a few muscle stretches to music to warm up, because the cold and the altitude can’t be improvised!

Then prepare yourself a champion’s breakfast (fruit juice, coffee, pastries, cereals, etc.) to fill up on energy.
It’s important to check the weather forecast for the day so that you’re well covered up (too much is better than too little), and to bring your UV mask and sun cream. And don’t forget to take a rucksack with you, along with a snack and water to keep you hydrated at altitude.

Then, with your ski pass in hand, hit the slopes! Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or tobogganing: it doesn’t matter what you choose, the important thing is to enjoy yourself. At mid-morning, take a break in the sun to rest your legs (which must have warmed up) and enjoy a delicious hot chocolate on the terrace of the Bergerie des Baniols.

2. Midi Brazier with view

If the weather cooperates (and in Orcières it often does!) we’ve found the perfect spot for a lunch at altitude, with a unique panorama of the snow-capped peaks.

At the Restaurant de Rocherousse, enjoy a unique experience with a meal around our braziers: barbecues in the fresh air to be shared in a warm atmosphere.

And if the snow starts to fall, you’ll be spoilt for choice: hot dishes, salads or local specialities, there’s something for everyone.

3. Afternoon The adventure continues

Whether on your own or with a group, the exploration of the estate continues. It’s the perfect time for a hike off the beaten track, to discover the secrets of the “white paradise”. Put on your snowshoes and discover the Jujal plateau, which is wilder and therefore quieter. From the Rocherousse Télémix station, you’ll head between two mountains, including the Queyrelet summit at 2300m. You’ll make a loop offering different views at each point along the way. Keep your mobile phone handy to capture these breathtaking landscapes.

On the way back, meet up at the Snake Gliss banner at the foot of the Drouvet 1 Télémix and embark on an effortless descent: supervised by a guide, discover tobogganing on the ski slopes! Thrills guaranteed!

After a busy day, head to the Palais des Sports for some well-deserved pampering. Swimming pool, massage, spa or sauna: ideal for recharging your batteries.

4. Evening And it goes on and on...

Once recharged, the evening can begin!

Head to the Bowling Bar for a cocktail with a view of the mountains. Afterwards, would you like to dine in a restaurant with a mountain atmosphere? You’ll find plenty in Orcières! Excellent raclettes, fondues and other specialities await you.

If you’re more of a party animal, there are a number of bars with live music in the heart of the resort where you can enjoy the evening to the full. For the more adventurous, dance the night away at Yeti Club, Orcières’ nightclub.

After all that, you’re in for a good night’s sleep!

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