Les Orres snow report
Les Orres
Les Orres is a popular ski resort in Hautes-Alpes, France, offering 100 km of ski slopes suitable for all levels. The resort has a variety of trails for intermediate and advanced skiers, including the black diamond piste Combe de Pic Vert, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An interesting historical fact is that the resort was created in the 1960s by a group of local farmers who wanted to diversify their income. For beginners, the resort offers a dedicated area with gentle slopes and a ski school. The best après-ski bar is La Folie Douce, offering great music, drinks, and an exciting atmosphere to celebrate a successful day on the slopes.
Terrain mix: Les Orres ski resort is located in the French Alps, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The resort is situated in the Embrun Valley, at an altitude of 1,550 meters.
The ski area of Les Orres is spread across two main mountain ranges: the Parpaillon Massif and the Roc Blanc Massif. The Parpaillon Massif is known for its steep slopes and challenging terrain, while the Roc Blanc Massif offers more gentle slopes and a mix of blue and red runs.
Some of the notable mountain aspects of Les Orres ski resort include:
1. Grand Cabane: This peak offers stunning views over the Embrun Valley and is a popular spot for advanced skiers seeking off-piste challenges.
2. Aiguilles de Chabrières: This rocky ridge offers a range of pistes catering to all levels of skiers, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
3. Balcons de Pra Peyrot: This area offers a mix of gentle and challenging runs, as well as some off-piste opportunities for advanced skiers.
4. Aiguilles de Chabrières: This peak offers a variety of pistes for all levels of skiers, as well as some beautiful off-piste terrain for more advanced skiers.
Overall, Les Orres ski resort offers a diverse range of terrain and mountain aspects that cater to skiers of all levels.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Les Orres -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Les Orres in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Les Orres reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Les Orres
Where does the snow data for Les Orres come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Les Orres?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Les Orres?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Les Orres.