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Essentials
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Resort Height
Chantemerle: 1,350m (4,455ft); Villeneuve: 1,400m (4,593ft)
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Transfer time
Turin 2 hrs 30 mins
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Typical costs
· small beer £2 · litre of milk £0.90 · bottle of house wine £8 · cup of coffee £1.50
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Doncaster/Sheffield, Manchester, Bournemouth, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
4
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
3
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Snowboarding Rating
4
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So what's it like?
Some great tree runs and uncrowded bowls to explore
Serre Chevalier has over 250km of runs and an efficient lift system so you will find uncrowded slopes and an excellent variety of pistes. Set in the Southern Alpes the resort is renowned for its sunshine record and with many of the slopes set amongst the trees you can enjoy some spectacular mountain scenery. We feature two villages, Chantemere and Villeneuve; both traditional French ski resorts offering charm, character and a welcoming atmosphere.
Ski information
Beginners
A safe choice for the complete beginner, with good nursery slopes in each village. There are some good confidence building runs, such as the Grande Alpe at the top of the gondola above Chantmerle.
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
A good number of black runs and off-piste are found throughout the ski area. Serre Chevalier is also home to the renowned Luc Alphand 'Olympic Black Run'.
Nightlife
• relaxed and informal with a number of popular bars to choose from • Le Frog and Loco Loco bars, both have excellent music • good night clubs include La Baita and Bam Bam
Activities
Fitness centre, indoor heated swimming pool, ice skating rink, torchlight descents, parapenting, floodlit ice driving circuit (Villeneuve), thermal baths & spa (Monetier) & historic Briançon with its Medieval fortress
Eating out
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.
Private Transfer
From Turin airport
One-way (arrival) from £54 pp. Return from £103 pp.Money Savers for the winter 2011/12 season
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs
Our best deals to Serre Chevalier
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sun 3 February 2013 | London Gatwick | Serre Chevalier in France | Self catering |
£383 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 17 March 2013 | London Gatwick | Serre Chevalier in France | Self catering |
£479 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 16 December 2012 | London Gatwick | Serre Chevalier in France | Catered chalet |
£498 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 17 March 2013 | London Gatwick | Serre Chevalier in France | Self catering |
£517 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 16 December 2012 | London Gatwick | Serre Chevalier in France | Catered chalet |
£552 based on 4 sharing |