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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?
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Small hamlet ideal for a base to explore the 3
Valleys ski area
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Cheap in comparison to staying elsewhere in 3 Valleys
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Direct gondola link to Val Thorens and 3 Valleys
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Ski in the 3 Valleys but stay at a fraction of the
price
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Away from the crowds of 3 Valleys resorts
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…)
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
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.
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