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Oisans - Vaujany

The 8 authentic hamlets are hidden in a natural spot, near Italy and the Natural Park of Vanoise.

 

Stone houses, beautiful slate roofs and lots of traditional charm. Discover a village with a unique architectural heritage.

 

Great for those seeking calm, peace and the authenticity.

 

The gondola takes 15 minutes and takes you up to an altitude of 2300m.

 

Orelle benefits from low prices in the small hamlet but with access to one of the largest ski areas in the world – the 3 Valleys.

 

There is a bar and restaurant next to the gondola departure, and a mini-market within the residence. For a further selection of shops, bars and restaurants St Michel de Maurienne is a 5 mins drive or St Jean de Maurienne is a 20-30 mins drive.

 

Ski domain Resort Opening Dates

 

Ski area open from 03/12/2011 – 08/05/2012 (Val Thorens/Orelle)

 

Why Orelle?

·          Small hamlet ideal for a base to explore the 3 Valleys ski area

·          Cheap in comparison to staying elsewhere in 3 Valleys

·          Direct gondola link to Val Thorens and 3 Valleys

·          Ski in the 3 Valleys but stay at a fraction of the price

·          Away from the crowds of 3 Valleys resorts

 

Childcare and activities in Orelle

THE KINDERGARTEN « LE MAZOT DES CROÉS »

Looks after your children from 3 months to 6 years old.

Open from Sunday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

Discovery learning workshops, sport, reading, cookery, games,

activities around the mountain and the snow, etc.

Booking recommended with Béatrice Barral or Sylvie Besnard

Telephone number: 0033 4 79 59 99 67

Email: haltegarderie-orelle@orange.fr

• Documents required for registration:

- Child Health record

- 30% of the total amount

• Functioning modalities

For the youngest, half an hour of adaptation the first day with the parents is necessary.

Lunch and snack provided by the parents, as well as dummy and blankie!

 

Half-day or day hosting 2011/2012 prices:
- Morning 9am-1pm (meal must be provided) - €20 (6 days €100)
- Afternoon 12am-5pm (snack must be provided) - €25 (6 days €130)
- Afternoon 1pm-5pm (snack must be provided) - €20 (6 days €100)
- Day 9am-5pm (meal and snack must be provided) - €40 (6 days €200)

 

Sledge – a run is available at the top of the gondola. If you do not have a lift pass because you are a non-skier, a pedestrian pass can be bought from the lift pass office.

 

Telebaby at Plan Bouchet, open from 9.20am – 4pm. Children’s shows, games, treasure hunts, cinema, competitions…)

 

Activities in Orelle

Snowshoeing

Half day, full day or in the evening

An easy activity for everyone to discover the winter habit and its secrets.

 

Pedestrian trails
If you want to walk and discover all the beauty of our mountains, a map is available at the Tourist Office.

 

Grand Perron Farm visit – visit once a week to enjoy cheese and local products

 

Baroque
Discover the secrets of Orelle’s traditional hamlets, and the baroque Church.

 

Italian escape to Torino
Each week – On reservation at the Tourist Office. (ID card required)

 

Evening outing – night walk with torches once a week

 

Cyberspace
Internet access with printer, CD burner, Messenger, Skype and Office software. Possibility of Wireless connection for laptop.

 

Board games
Loan at the tourist office. Afternoon and evening organized plays.

 

Library
Loan of books

 

Contact the tourist office to book the above.

 

Paragliding – From the Caron’s Summit from December - April. Contact ‘Libre Envol’. Didier Goujon – 0033 681 55 74 94

At an altitude of 3000m to 650m in altitude, at the top of the chairlift Boismintz or depending on the weather, from the Cime Caron or Peclet Glacier. www.libre-envol.com

 

Amenities in Orelle

ESF Ski School, sport shop, 2 bars, Mini-market, post office, 1 restaurant, altitude restaurant, delicatessen. Nearest cash point is St Michel de Maurienne (6km).

 

All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website

 

Orelle Tourist Office

Office de Tourisme d'Orelle
Francoz 73140 ORELLE
Tél. / Fax 0033 479 56 87 22 - contact@orelle.net

 

Access to Orelle

By Road: Driving distance from Calais to Orelle 583 miles (approx 8hrs 25)

From Calais, take A26 Motorway towards Reims and Troyes, then Dijon, Lyon, Chambéry. Follow the A43 Motorway to Modane. Take A43 until St Michel de Maurienne then RD1006 to Orelle (6km).

 

By Rail:St Michel de Maurienne/Valloire rail station then taxi (6km).

 

Airports:

Chambery Airport is 95km from Orelle (1 ½  hours)

www.chambery-airport.com

Grenoble Airport is 164km from Orele (2 hours)

www.grenoble-airport.com

Lyon Saint-Exupery is 180km from Orelle (2 hours)

www.lyonairport.com

Geneva Airport is 180km from Orelle

www.gva.ch/en

 

There are direct shuttle buses from 3 airports to Orelle on Saturdays. Roughly €30 return per person.

Grenoble – Orelle (around 3 hrs transfer time, 3/day)

Chambery – Orelle (around 2 hrs transfer time, 3/day)

Lyon – Orelle (around 3 hrs transfer time, 4/day)

For above: contact@orelle.net

 

Some routes run late nights. A full timetable will be available in due course.

 

 

 

 

 

Access Plan

Orelle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Resort Map

Orelle

 

 

 

 

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