Leisure activity
Alpi Traineau
On the Rocherousse plateau (2,280 m, reached by lift) at Orcières Merlette: sled rides, dog-team driving lessons and sporty treks.
At a glance
- Opening season
- Winter
- Official website
- www.alpi-traineau.com (new tab)
- Opening times
- All winter, 10am-4pm. Best to call between 4pm and 6pm (no mobile signal on the plateau). Prices shown on the website (year not stated): seated ride 1 hr €110 per person, 1.5 hr €145; dog-team driving from €50 (20 min).
- Phone
- 06 60 68 32 44
- Address
- Plateau de Rocherousse, Merlette, 05170 Orcières
Information from Office de tourisme d'Orcières (via CRT Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur)(new tab), checked on . Opening times may change: please check before you go.
Experiences on offer
- Seated sled ride
- Dog-team driving lessons (helmet from age 10)
- Half-day sporty trek (from age 11)
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