Serre Chevalier Ski Resort Guide
Serre Chevalier, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 250km155 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,800m9,186ft |
| Resort Height | 1,350m4,429ft |
| Nearest Airports | Turin Caselle and Grenoble |
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Serre Chevalier
The ski area of Serre Chevalier is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,350m4,429ft, with 250km155 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Serre Chevalier is part of the Grande Galaxie ski area with access to 531km330 miles of downhill skiing, with 264 marked pistes, served by a total of 150 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Serre Chevalier itself (250km155 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Grande Galaxie ski resorts of Les Deux Alpes and Puy Saint Vincent.
Serre Chevalier comprises the villages of Briançon, Chantemerle, Monêtier les Bains and Villeneuve.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Serre Chevalier offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Serre Chevalier.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Serre Chevalier is 8km5 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'L'eychauda'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Serre Chevalier?
The next notable snow forecast is 8cm3in, expected on 19 December, with around 25cm10in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,499m4,918ft | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Serre Chevalier Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 15 | 32km20 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 42 | 80km50 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 32 | 81km50 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 25 | 57km35 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 250km155 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 35km22 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 77 | |
Grande Galaxie Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 75 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 94 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 64 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 531km330 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 150 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Serre Chevalier Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,800m9,186ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Serre Chevalier) | 1,350m4,429ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,200m3,937ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,600m5,249ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Serre Chevalier has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Serre Chevalier
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Serre Chevalier Ski Schools and Serre Chevalier Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Serre Chevalier?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in La Salle-les-Alpes, Briançon.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Serre Chevalier is Turin Caselle, 117 minutes drive away.
Grenoble, Chambery, Turin Cuneo, Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry, Milan Linate, Annecy, Genoa and Geneva airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 77 ski lifts are able to uplift 70,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 146km91 miles of ski runs, with 493 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Serre Chevalier open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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