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.
- the experience
- the slopes Serre Chevalier snowboarding
- 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
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
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
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
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
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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)
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Direction of slopes
N, N/E
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Snow cannons
320
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Longest run
7.5kms (Olympique Luc Alphand)
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Mountain restaurants
13
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Cross-country trails
35kms
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Snow Range
1350-2830m
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Village Height:
Chantemerle: 1,350m (4,455ft); Villeneuve: 1,400m (4,593ft)
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.