Serre-Eyraud (Orcières)
About Serre-Eyraud (Orcières)
A secret north-facing sanctuary where locals escape the crowds for steep forest runs and authentic, unpolished French mountain soul.
Highlights
- Steep tree skiing
- Local cult following
- North-facing powder
- Rustic hamlet charm
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1446m
- Top lift: 2100m
- Ski pistes: 7km
- Ski lifts: 3
- Population: 4
- Lakes nearby: 13
- MTB trails: 67km
- Mountain huts: 9
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Serre-Eyraud (Orcières)
- Today: 10 to 16 °C, clear sky, 9 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4499 m (4300 to 4660 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9月23日周三 | 10 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| 9月24日周四 | 10 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| 9月25日周五 | 11 / 18 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| 9月26日周六 | 9 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 9月27日周日 | 10 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| 9月28日周一 | 11 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| 9月29日周二 | 12 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| 9月30日周三 | 12 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| 10月1日周四 | 7 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 11 h sun |
| 10月2日周五 | 4 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Serre-Eyraud (Orcières)
Hikes nearby — Serre-Eyraud (Orcières) (20)
20+ curated hiking trails around Serre-Eyraud (Orcières), sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Le Ranc - Le Serre du Milieu
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Tour du Chaillol
A five-day GR® de Pays loop, this route threads between the high-mountain Valgaudemar valley and the hedgerow landscapes of the Champsaur, circling the 3,163 m peak of Vieux Chaillol deep in the Parc National des Écrins. Along the way, glacial cirques, mountain lakes, and passes such as the Col de Vallonpierre and Col de la Vallette share the terrain with ibex, marmots, and chamois.
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Tour du Chaillol (Variante par le Refuge du Tourond)
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Prés du Clot - Sous Coste Fourranne
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Les Fermonds - ?
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Le refuge du Tourond
Balade familiale pour découvrir les paysages fréquentés par les bouquetins et profiter d'une halte au refuge du Tourond.
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Le Ranc - Le Cuchon
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Planure - Prés du Clot
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Col de la Venasque - Planure
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Le Gourgeon - Mestrinquier
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La Grande Bàume - Les Cabanes
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Torrent du Sapet - Le Piolit
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Pont des Marrons - Chahio Vieux
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Le Clos Chenu - Peyre Gerle
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Arto - Clot Loubine
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Balade des 6 Lacs
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Balcon de l’Oussella et Quille du Laus
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Boucle de l'Oussella
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Aiguilles de Chabrières
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Les lacs de Crupillouse
Mountain biking near Serre-Eyraud (Orcières)
- Le Roc d'Alibrandes
- Les 1000 Virages
- Whisl'Air
- Endurocyclette
- La Muande
- Piste cavalière
- Edelweiss
Getting to Serre-Eyraud (Orcières)
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 149 km away, about 2h45 by road
- Grenoble: 2h03 by car, 109 km
- Chambéry: 2h41 by car, 168 km
- Marseille: 2h42 by car, 209 km
- Annecy: 3h13 by car, 215 km
- Lyon: 3h13 by car, 210 km
- Torino: 3h37 by car, 213 km
Where to stay in Serre-Eyraud (Orcières)
57 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 73 EUR per night, median 174 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Serre-Eyraud (Orcières) page.