Les Deux Alpes vs Orcières Merlette 1850
Les Deux Alpes (Hautes-Alpes) and Orcières Merlette 1850 (Hautes-Alpes) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Les Deux Alpes | Orcières Merlette 1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 7,306 ft (2,227 m) | 2,969 ft (905 m) |
| Summit elevation | 11,519 ft | 8,960 ft |
| Base elevation | 4,213 ft | 5,991 ft |
| Lifts | 46 | 26 |
| Runs | 224 | 68 |
| Beginner terrain | 82% | 51% |
| Intermediate terrain | 12% | 38% |
| Expert terrain | 6% | 11% |
| Night skiing | - | - |
Les Deux Alpes has the bigger vertical (7,306 ft vs 2,969 ft); Les Deux Alpes has more runs (224 vs 68); Orcières Merlette 1850 skews more expert (11% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
| Orcières Merlette 1850 | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →
Stay near Les Deux Alpes
Lodging near the base fills up first during peak weeks. Search stays near Les Deux Alpes
Related comparisons
Les Deux Alpes vs SuperDévoluyLes Deux Alpes vs MontgenèvreLes Deux Alpes vs Saint-VéranCrévoux vs Les Deux AlpesLes Deux Alpes vs Saint-Léger-les-MélèzesLes Deux Alpes vs Saint-Michel-de-ChaillolLes Deux Alpes vs RéallonLes Deux Alpes vs Serre-Eyraud
More detail: Les Deux Alpes stats · Orcières Merlette 1850 stats