Chalet Le Refuge - Hautes Alpes - Les Ribes Ski Les Orres

Le Refuge is a beautifully cosy 2 Bedroom while Chalet Le Refuge is a spacious 4 bedroom house.

Recently built constructed with eco friendly materials,

2km from the Ski resort of Les Orres and 10km to Embrun & there is a host activities for all the family winter and summer.

Le Refuge is well equipped to accommodate 4 people or 6 persons if the sofa bed is used; while Chalet Le Refuge will easily accommodate 9 but if sofa beds are used can accomodate 15!

Entrance Doors open onto living/kitchen areas with wood burning stoves and sofa beds, kitchens have gas hob with electric ovens and refrigerators. On Ground Floor is the WC's, WHB's and shower's.

Chalet Le Refuge also has a large separate living room with 2 sofa beds. Total ground floor has underfloor heating.
The lovely larch staircase leads to the 1st floor!

Le Refuge has a Double Bedroom interlinked with a bedroom with 2 single beds. Both Bedrooms have roof windows.

Chalet Le Refuge has 4 Double Bedrooms (Single and double Beds) on 1st and 2nd floor and also 2 separate WC's and a large Bathroom.

Bed linen and towels can be provided.

The hot water is generated by solar panels which is topped up by the gas boiler.

Road from Gap to Briancon, just before arriving at Embrun turn right at large roundabout towards Les Orres. After 12km on this road after village of Les Orres is the hamlet Les Ribes is on the left at end of the staight. Take 2nd entrance before bridge. Follow signs for Jarbelle.

Chalet Le Refuge 4 Bedroom
Access to the expansive family ski resort of Les Orres with Skiing, ice skating Tobogganing .....

Summer activities include white water rafting, mountain adventure, sailing mountain biking VTT ......

Beautiful historic town of Embrun boasts fine restaurant, shops and stunning lakes Serre-Poncon ....

Welcome to Les Ribes

Les Ribes / Les Orres is located at 1650 m above the stunning lake of Serre- Poncon and the historic town of Embrun. The station of Les Orres with its beautiful forest and pastures offers diverse holiday options in both winter and summer.

Summer Activities

Les Orres offers a wide range of activities for all the family such as hiking, mountain biking, swimming, tennis, horse riding, jungle adventure and paragliding.

Space Mountain Biking (VTT): The station offer families a pleasant walk in the woods and for the more adventurous bikers can train in one of the best Bike Parks which is suitable for all levels of competency. There is access to 2 chair lifts Prelongis (1900 m) and Pousterie (2530 m) which are open from 9.30 am on 25thand 26thJune and everyday from 2 July - 4 September.

Contact office 0492440130 – 0681095592 www.utt-hautes-alpes.com

Mountain Biking: The mountain biking school MCF is open from 25 June to 4 September and on 10/11 and 17/18 September. It is a fun way to spend a day for all ages regardless of your experience tel06 81 09 55 92/05 83 25 50 26.

Chalet Le Refuge 4 Bedroom
Access to the expansive family ski resort of Les Orres with Skiing, ice skating Tobogganing .....

Summer activities include white water rafting, mountain adventure, sailing mountain biking VTT ......

Beautiful historic town of Embrun boasts fine restaurant, shops and stunning lakes Serre-Poncon ....

Welcome to Les Ribes

Les Ribes / Les Orres is located at 1650 m above the stunning lake of Serre- Poncon and the historic town of Embrun. The station of Les Orres with its beautiful forest and pastures offers diverse holiday options in both winter and summer.

Summer Activities

Les Orres offers a wide range of activities for all the family such as hiking, mountain biking, swimming, tennis, horse riding, jungle adventure and paragliding.

Space Mountain Biking (VTT): The station offer families a pleasant walk in the woods and for the more adventurous bikers can train in one of the best Bike Parks which is suitable for all levels of competency. There is access to 2 chair lifts Prelongis (1900 m) and Pousterie (2530 m) which are open from 9.30 am on 25thand 26thJune and everyday from 2 July - 4 September.

Contact office 0492440130 – 0681095592 www.utt-hautes-alpes.com

Mountain Biking: The mountain biking school MCF is open from 25 June to 4 September and on 10/11 and 17/18 September. It is a fun way to spend a day for all ages regardless of your experience tel06 81 09 55 92/05 83 25 50 26.

Jungle Adventure: The Orres Jungle Adventure Park offers a multitude of activities for all family www.jungle-aqua-parc.com

Summer Events: Throughout the summer season Les Orres offers a comprehensive programme of events see accueil.erc@lesorres.com

Club Juni’ Orres: For children aged 6-12 years old this club offers stimulating activities from July 4 to August 26 Monday to Friday 9.30 am – 12.30 pm and from 14.00 to 17.30.

Heritage: Les Orres and the surrounding areas boasts a host of treasures to discover such as Church Sante Marie Madeleine and the Museum of Les Orres. Guided tours available.

Winter Activities

Les Orres (1650 to 2770m) has access to 63 km of downhill skiing with 29 pistes and 25 ski lifts. The resort has a sunny southerly location with a good variety of challenging terrain for both skiers and snowboarders .

4 black runs (10km)

20 Red runs(48km)

7 blue runs (10km)

6 green runs (20 km)

63 Downhill Pisters

40 km cross country trails

25 ski lifts

Snowboarding in Les Orres: The snow park of Les Orres has slides 5 tablets, 2 quarters and 2 big airs.

Ski School: The resort has tuition available by several ski and board schools who run classes for beginners and advanced skiers and snowboarders alike.

Apres Ski: There are more than 12 bars and 1 nightclub. The mini bowling alley is location in the shopping arcade and the L’Ubec Cinema shows 2 movies per day.

Getting There

Airport Access:

Chambery 230km approximately 3 hours

Grenoble 170 km approximately 3 hours

Marseille 220 km approximately 2.5 Hours

Nice 275 km approximately 3 hours 20 minutes

Train: Line Paris/Night to Briancon

Grenoble 3 hours or Valence 2 hours 15 minutes

Aix en Provence 2 hours 5 minutes

Contact: www.voyages-sncf.com

Nearest train station Embrun (15 km) Link Bus Embrun – Les Ribes - Les Orres – Les Ribes - Embrun

Embrun: The beautiful medieval town of Embrun is located approximately 12 km from Les Orres. It sits on a cliff-top plateau overlooking the upper Durance River just before it flows into the Lac de Serre-Poncon. The view of Embrun from across the river with the higher mountains beyond is spectacular. The centre of the town is ancient and very interesting with its meandering cobble locked streets. The several squares and a pedestrian zone with shops restaurants and market place make exploring interesting. The cathedral Notre-Dame-du Real is an impressive building and the main portail “le Real” is listed a s a remarkable example of Lombard art. There are an abundance of activities to suit all including:

Rafting and kayaking on the Durance River.
Mountain biking (VTT cycling)
Canyoning
Horse riding
Water sports on the adjacent Lac Serre-Poncon