Orcières Merlette 1850 vs Réallon

Orcières Merlette 1850 (Hautes-Alpes) and Réallon (Hautes-Alpes) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatOrcières Merlette 1850Réallon
Vertical drop2,969 ft (905 m)1,831 ft (558 m)
Summit elevation8,960 ft6,926 ft
Base elevation5,991 ft5,095 ft
Lifts266
Runs6818
Beginner terrain51%63%
Intermediate terrain38%31%
Expert terrain11%6%
Night skiing--

Orcières Merlette 1850 has the bigger vertical (2,969 ft vs 1,831 ft); Orcières Merlette 1850 has more runs (68 vs 18); Orcières Merlette 1850 skews more expert (11% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Orcières Merlette 1850Not on a major pass; lift tickets only
RéallonNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

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