Situated at an altitude of 1400 m, Orcières village is the administrative centre of the Canton of Orcières. It offers a wide range of amenities all year round. Formerly known as “Oursières”, there were many bears in the village and even today, the bear is omnipresent in the decoration and names of establishments. The village of Orcières is a permanent centre of life, brought to life by the orsatus.
The village is nestled around the imposing Saint-Laurent church, which dates back to the 14th century and was completely renovated in 1997. Next to the church, you can discover the village’s distinctive bear-headed fountains.
A free shuttle service runs daily between the Base de Loisirs, Orcières Village and Orcières Merlette. It’s an easy way to take advantage of the facilities at Orcières Merlette 1850, 5km higher up, at an altitude of 1850m.



















