Ski Serre Chevalier and access over 250km of piste as well as the Grand Serre Ché. For great skiing and snowboarding in France, this is one area to consider with less than a 2 hour transfers.
Where
Ski Serre Chevalier and you will look forward to 300 days of sunshine a year, so your ski holidays should get at least a few days of sun! 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.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |

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

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SKIING |

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BOARDING |

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APRÉS |

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FAMILIES |

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Beginners / % |
Intermediates 39 / % |
Advanced 49 / % |
Experts 12 / % |
TOTAL RUNS : |
111 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
350 / ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
1 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
36 km |
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On the slopes
Ski holidays in Serre Chevalier put you in the second largest ski area in the world. Skiing goes up as high as 2,830m, so snow coverage is usually good. 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.
Ski area :
If you ski Serre Chevalier you are also in the ski region of Grande Galaxie along with the following resorts; La Grave, Les Deux Alpes, Serre Chevalier
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Off the slopes
The Serre Chevalier area consists of 13 villages in France's Guisane Valley. This area has high mountains and villages packed 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 GOOD POINTS
- Lots of good woodland runs
- Good-value and atmospheric old hotels, restaurants and chalets
- Big, varied mountain
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RESORT BAD POINTS
- Crowds/queues in French holidays
- Limited nightlife
- Few off-slope diversions
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Tourist Office
 Worldwide cover from £60.48 or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive! |
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