Ski Serre Chevalier FR

Nearby Resorts

» FRMontgenèvre (21km)
» ITClaviere (22km)
» ITSan Sicario (31km)
» ITSauze d Oulx (33km)
» FRLa Grave (34km)
» ITSestriere (34km)
» FRValloire (45km)
» FRRisoul (46km)
» FRLes Deux Alpes (48km)

Nearby Airports

» IT Turin (1h 41m)
» FR Grenoble (2h 7m)
» FR Chambery (2h 17m)
» FR Lyon (2h 32m)
» FR Nice (3h 59m)

Ski Serre Chevalier and access over 250km of piste as well as the Grand Serre Ché. This resort is made up of 13 individual villages making it one of the largest skiing and snowboarding resorts in France with about 250km of ski area that you can access in under 2 hours.

Where?

Ski Serre Chevalier and you will look forward to 300 days of sunshine a year, so you can be guaranteed good sun on your ski holiday.With awe-inspiring scenery, some lovely architecture, and 230 runs totalling 250kms of piste, you are based in the Hautes Alpes region. Access is quickest via Turin in Italy, or any of the following French airports: Chambéry, Lyon or Grenoble.

On the slopes

Ski holidays in Serre Chevalier put you in the second largest ski area in the world thanks to the 13 villages the ski resort covers. Skiing goes up as high as 2,830m, so snow coverage is usually good as is the quality. Beginners and intermediates will find most to occupy them, with advanced skiers going off-piste to find the challenge they enjoy - hire a good guide to find the best spots. Snowboarders will also enjoy the off-piste challenges and some great intermediate runs with off-piste right next to your run.

The longest run here is a pretty good 8km and a good proportion of higher slopes are North facing meanig they are pretty much snowsure. The Serre Chevalier valley also offers a good bus shuttle service between all the lift departure points meaning you can get around easily off the slopes.

Ski area

If you ski Serre Chevalier you are also in the ski region of Grande Galaxie .

Off the slopes

The Serre Chevalier area, as mentioned above, consists of 13 villages in France's Guisane Valley. This area has high mountains and villages packed with old stone buildings, narrow streets and village squares. The friendly Alpine atmosphere is reflected in the huge variety of restaurants and bars offering either traditional food or popular international favourites. Late night options abound, allowing you to party until the early hours.

 

resort ESSENTIALS

2830 m

1630 m

1200 m

RESORT ALTITUDE : 1350 m
TOTAL PISTE : 250 km
LONGEST RUN : 8.0 km
START SEASON : December
END SEASON : April

SUITABility ratings 1-5

SKIING
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BOARDING
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BEGINNERS
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INTERMEDIATE
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ADVANCED
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FAMILIES
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SLOPES

Beginner
24
Easy
28
Intermediate
37
Advanced/Expert
13
TOTAL RUNS : 102
SNOW CANNONS : 493 / 146.0 ha
SNOW PARKS : 5
CROSS COUNTRY : 35.0 km

WE LIKE

  • Lots of good woodland runs for intermediates and advanced levels.
  • Good value and atmospheric old hotels, restaurants and chalets. Also cheaper than you will find elsewhere in France.
  • Big, varied mountain with plenty of terrain and challenges to suit all levels.

WE DON'T LIKE

  • Area suffers from crowds/queues in French holidays and at other peak times. Place is comprised of a dozen separate villages, so its very sprawling.
  • Getting to the top of the ski area, you will come across some bottle necks on the lift system - you need some patience!
  • Few off-slope diversions including a limited nightlife.

Tourist Office

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