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.
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| Location | Saint-Sixt, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Nearest major city | La Roche-sur-Foron |
| Coordinates | 46°01′39″N 6°19′31″E |
| Top elevation | 1,170 m (3,840 ft) |
| Base elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Lift system | 3 lifts |
| Website | www |
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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