The Hautes-Alpes resort has unveiled its offers for the winter of 2026-2027. What’s on the agenda? Skiing for 18 euros in Serre-Eyraud, free initiation with the ESF, a combined pass for the swimming pool and the skating rink, and school weeks on the slopes between January and March.
Eighteen euros per day, and the pass is purchased at the bar-restaurant counter of the village. In Serre-Eyraud, a hamlet of 25 inhabitants that has become one of the smallest ski resorts in the Hautes-Alpes, three ski lifts, 600 meters of elevation gain, and ten kilometers of slopes are shared between a few families and off-piste enthusiasts in the larch forests.
The child fare drops to 14.50 euros. That’s the main argument for’Orcières Merlette 1850 for the upcoming season: snow at a reasonable price, and sometimes even offered for free.
Skiing, swimming and skating on a single map
A highlight of the season, the Horizon Pass opens, two days after skiing, unlimited access to the pool and ice rink at the Orcières Arena 1850, just opened. It costs 106 euros for two days (90 euros for children aged 5 to 17) and 267 euros for six days (227 euros for children). The offer is available online only, at pass.orcieres.com.
The planners also get their reward. With Propul’s, The resort applies dynamic pricing: a package booked up to midnight the day before the first day of skiing offers a discount of up to 25 %%.
School continues on its course
Created in 1970, the «Snow Cart» program allows children aged 6 to 11 to ski during the school holidays without missing a day. Mornings are held with the ESF from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., from Sunday to Friday. Afternoons, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., are dedicated to homework, following the class schedule. Then there is the pool or skating rink to let off steam.
The week costs 438 euros, including a six-day pass and access to both facilities; meals are an option. Two periods are available: from January 4 to February 5, and then from March 8 to 26, 2027. For more information, contact:’ESF Orcières at 04 92 55 72 78.
Learn for free, then get behind the scenes
Adult beginners meet every Tuesday, from 8 to 9 a.m., for an hour of introductory instruction on the beginner’s area, at the foot of the slopes. Equipment, instructor, and mats are provided. Simply register at the tourist office before noon on Monday.
For children, three free experiences open up the backstage of the event, by lottery. «Little Snow Professionals», for ages 8 and up, accompanied by an adult, will be introduced to snowplow drivers, damage control workers and the job of a ski patrol officer every Wednesday during school holidays at 2:00 p.m., for ten children.
« On the tracks of a herder », from the age of 10, follows the opening of the domain on Friday at 8:15, on still virgin slopes. « Embark on my sled » offers, on Friday at 17:00, an hour and a half aboard the vehicle at sunset. Registration at 04 92 55 89 89.
Leave light
Last good deal for suitcases this time: O’rentes rent high-end ski clothing and accessories, delivered to the resort.
The order is processed online, four to five working days before arrival. Pickup and return are made at the store. OSS 1850, 183 rue des Écrins. It costs 120 euros for eight days.