Orange (ski resort)

Orange (Orange-Montisel) is a French village and ski resort located in the commune of Saint-Sixt, in the department of Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It lies above the commune of La Roche-sur-Foron.

Orange
Orange
Location within Alps
LocationSaint-Sixt, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Nearest major cityLa Roche-sur-Foron
Coordinates46°01′39″N 6°19′31″E
Top elevation1,170 m (3,840 ft)
Base elevation1,100 m (3,600 ft)
Lift system3 lifts
Websitewww.station-orange.com

Geography

Orange is located near La Roche-sur-Foron, in the department of Haute-Savoie, at an altitude of 1100-1170 meters. Despite its relatively low altitude, Orange receives a generous amount of snowfall during the winter, partly thanks to its location in the heart of the Plateau des Bornes, which experiences a snowy microclimate.

Activities

Winter sports

Orange is especially known as a site for cross-country skiing. It contains trails categorized as piste verte (easy), piste bleue (moderately difficult) and piste rouge (difficult).

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