Orelle: a secret gateway to the 3 Vallées with the ESF!
Published on 30/12/2025 - Written by Nadège
Do you like ski resorts on a human scale? Then Orelle is the place for you. With 150 kilometres of pistes for beginners to expert skiers, you can enjoy the pleasures of the slopes in a soothing natural setting.
Just a few kilometres from the Italian border, Orelle is the gateway to the 3 Vallées, sharing its ski area with Val Thorens. Easily and quickly accessible by motorway or train, the resort makes it easy to get to the slopes.
Just a few kilometres from the Italian border, Orelle is the gateway to the 3 Vallées, sharing its ski area with Val Thorens. Easily and quickly accessible by motorway or train, the resort makes it easy to get to the slopes.
Skiing, snowboarding... Children and adults alike can take advantage of tailor-made lessons, on snow-covered slopes perfectly suited to their level. Discover all the secrets of Orelle!
Orelle: a human-sized ski resort in the Maurienne region
Orelle is located in the Maurienne valley in Savoie, just a stone's throw from the magnificent Vanoise National Park. Made up of authentic hamlets, its ski resort offers a break from the hectic pace of everyday life to recharge your batteries in a calm, privileged natural setting.
A number of legendary peaks can be found nearby, including Le Bouchet at an altitude of 3,416 metres and Cime Caron (3,195 m). The latter can be reached in just over 20 minutes by cable car. Linked to Val Thorens, Orelle is a secret gateway to the 3 Vallées ski area, with its infrastructure enabling you to get there in just 15 minutes.
Worth knowing: Skiers and snowboarders can also hire equipment on site. A hire service is open throughout the season in Orelle!
A number of legendary peaks can be found nearby, including Le Bouchet at an altitude of 3,416 metres and Cime Caron (3,195 m). The latter can be reached in just over 20 minutes by cable car. Linked to Val Thorens, Orelle is a secret gateway to the 3 Vallées ski area, with its infrastructure enabling you to get there in just 15 minutes.
Worth knowing: Skiers and snowboarders can also hire equipment on site. A hire service is open throughout the season in Orelle!
ESF Orelle: a varied range of lessons for young and old alike
Small and quiet, Orelle is no less entertaining. The ESF Orelle offers a range of ski lessons on site. Younger children can take children's ski lessons from the age of 4, via private or group lessons. From the age of 13, teenagers can vary their enjoyment of the sport by opting for snowboarding or freeskiing lessons.
Adults, of course, are not left out of the ESF Orelle offer, as there is a full range of activities for them too. Skiing, snowboarding... the choice is yours! And as Orelle is a gateway to the 3 Vallées, why not take a day trip to explore the surrounding area or enjoy an off-piste session in the region's most beautiful secret spots?
Adults, of course, are not left out of the ESF Orelle offer, as there is a full range of activities for them too. Skiing, snowboarding... the choice is yours! And as Orelle is a gateway to the 3 Vallées, why not take a day trip to explore the surrounding area or enjoy an off-piste session in the region's most beautiful secret spots?
enjoy the ski area with your familyA wide range of offers with esfOrelle: your gateway to the 3 Vallées
By choosing to spend a weekend or a week's holiday in Orelle, you can recharge your batteries in breathtaking surroundings, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Whether you want to stay in the resort to improve your skiing or explore the 3 Vallées with an ESF guide, it's all possible.
This human-sized ski resort and its ESF instructors are all ready to welcome you and make your stay in the mountains a timeless experience. Get your ski pass ready: get away from it all!
This human-sized ski resort and its ESF instructors are all ready to welcome you and make your stay in the mountains a timeless experience. Get your ski pass ready: get away from it all!