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Serre Chevalier ski resort

Snow Range

1350-2830m

some great tree runs and uncrowded bowls to explore

Serre Chevalier ski resort has over 250km of runs, an efficient lift system and yet manages to avoid being as crowded as its more illustrious cousins. For those who want to try something different, this large ski area offers accommodation in traditional villages filled with character, our properties are located in Chantemerle and Villeneuve. The locals are renowned for giving a warm Southern Alp welcome, something skiers in other parts of France aren’t always used to. The slopes are varied with lots of skiing in sunshine as well as wooded runs to head for if the weather turns bad. If you want something a little different that still guarantees great skiing, comfortable accommodation and a traditional French atmosphere, Serre Chevalier is for you.

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  • Serre Chevalier lift passes and tuition
  • ski/snowboarding tuition in Serre Chevalier

The experience

Serre Chevalier Après Ski

Relaxed and informal with a number of popular bars to choose from. Visit the lively Le Frog and Loco Loco bars, both have excellent music. Good night clubs include La Baita and Bam Bam.

Activities

· Fitness centre with sauna, jacuzzi and gym (Chantemerle and Villeneuve) · Torchlight descents · Ice skating rink (Chantemerle & Villeneuve) · Parapenting · Indoor heated swimming pool (Villeneuve) · Floodlit ice driving circuit (Villeneuve) · Thermal baths & spa (Monetier) · Historic Briançon with its Medieval fortress · Modern sports centre with top-class ice hockey matches (Briançon)

Eating out in Serre Chevalier

Very reasonably priced and lots of choice · Pizzas from approx. €9 · 3 course meal with wine from €35 · Cheese or meat fondues from €25

Other amenities

· Night time skiing on a Friday evening in Villeneuve on the Mickey lift · Cinema · Historic Briançon with its medieval fortress and modern sports centre with top-class ice hockey matches.

Resort features
  • Kids ski Free
  • Ski Away Days
Transfer time

Turin 2 hrs 30 mins, Chambery 3hrs 45 mins.

The slopes

Beginners

(Crystal rating 3)

There are excellent gentle beginners' runs next to Villeneuve village and also at Monetier. Try the Grand Alpe at the top of the gondola above Chantemerle.

Intermediates

(Crystal rating 5)

Ski through the Parc National des Ecrins in some of the most glorious scenery in the French Alps, including the long red runs from the Prorel, Aiguillet and Eduits. At Bachas above Monetier, you'll find a wide choice of runs which zig-zag through the trees and Le Petit Alpe, Bois des Coqs and Grande Gargouille above Monetier are firm favourites for getting the adrenalin going. To end a day, Cucumelle is a fantastic long run back to Villeneuve from Bachas.

Advanced

(Crystal rating 4)

Bump fiends will enjoy moguls the size of milk-floats on the twisting runs to Le Bez and speed freaks will love the superb 'Olympic Luc Alphand' black run. Also recommended is the locally named 'Porridge Run', a gun-barrelled kamikaze route through gullies, ravines and trees; while for powderhounds, there's the steep and deep ecstasy of high Grande Alpe.

Snowboarding

(Crystal rating 4)

Serre Chevalier is regarded as one of the top snowboarding destinations in France due to its amazing natural terrain and off-piste opportunities. For freeriding there is too much to mention but check out the Balme chair. For jumping, the mountain is littered with natural kickers and drops.

Slope facts
  • Total kms of piste

    250kms

    Piste type No. of runs
    Easy 55
    Intermediate 44
    Difficult 16

  • Number of lifts

    66 (3 cable cars, 5 gondolas, 21 chairlifts, 37 drag lifts)

  • Direction of slopes

    N, N/E

  • Snow cannons

    320

  • Longest run

    7.5kms (Olympique Luc Alphand)

  • Mountain restaurants

    13

  • Cross-country trails

    35kms

  • Snow Range

    1350-2830m

  • Village Height:

    Chantemerle: 1,350m (4,455ft); Villeneuve: 1,400m (4,593ft)

  • Highest Ski Lift

    2,730m (8,956ft)

Lift passes and tuition

Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.

Lift Pass

6 Days Adult Child/Senior
Lift pass £168 £134

Child 6-11 yrs & seniors 65-74yrs inclusive.
Lift pass coverage: Lift pass covers all lifts in Serre Chevalier, plus a day in Montgenèvre, Les Deux Alpes and Alpe d'Huez (transport not included).
Photo required for lift pass? No
Lift pass keycard deposit: €3

Ski/Board Tuition

Chantmerle Adult Child
Ski/board (6 x 2.5 hrs am) £130 £130
ESF Piou Piou Club*
6 x am (no lunch) 0900-1130 - £130
6 x pm (no lunch) 1415-1645 - £130
6 x am & pm (no lunch) - £226
Villeneuve
Ski/board (6 x 2.5 hrs am) £136 £136
ESF Piou Piou Club*
6 x am (no lunch) 0900-1130 - £150
6 x pm (no lunch) 1400-1630 - £150
6 x full day (with lunch) 0900-1630 - £329

Usual hours of instruction: Chantmerle and Villeneuve (ESF) 0900-1130. Additional hours may be available in peak season when midday or afternoon lessons may be recommended.
Children: Chantmerle: Ski 6-12yrs, board 8+ yrs. Children 3-5yrs ski in the Piou Piou club. *Chantmerle am & pm Piou Piou club does not include lunch time supervision. Villeneuve: Ski 6-12yrs board 9+ yrs. Children 3-5yrs ski in the Piou Piou club.

First Time Skiing / Boarding

Adult Child*
First Time ski £348 £297
First Time board £362 £305

*Child First Time ski 6-12 yrs. First Time board 8-12 yrs in Chantemerle and 9-12 yrs in Villeneuve.
Includes: 6 days skis/board & boots, 6 days tuition (2.5 hrs per day) and beginner's lift pass.
Please note: These packages are for complete beginners only.

the savings

• one FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots

Ski/board equipment

Ski/Board Equipment

6 Days Adult Child
Bronze skis £63 £39
Silver skis £90 £65
Gold Skis £121 -
Ski/board boots £38 £24
Snowboard £90 £65
Superior snowboard £121 -
Helmet £17 £17

Child Ski 3-11yrs Board 8-11yrs

the savings

• one FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots

 

† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.

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