Serre Chevalier piste map
Below you can download the latest Serre Chevalier piste map in PDF format to help you understand how the different sectors of the ski area connect. Further down the page, you’ll also find helpful information about the best ski pistes in Serre Chevalier, along with an overview of the main lift systems serving the resort.
Serre Chevalier ski resort piste map
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Serre Chevalier ski area
Serre Chevalier is the largest ski area in the Southern French Alps and one of the biggest ski resorts in Europe. The ski domain stretches across the Guisane valley, linking the historic town of Briançon with the resort villages of Chantemerle, Villeneuve and Le Monêtier-les-Bains. One of the distinctive features of Serre Chevalier is the variety of terrain. The ski area combines high-altitude alpine slopes with long wooded descents through the region’s characteristic larch forests, creating a landscape that is unique in the Alps. Many pistes descend directly into the valley villages, while others reach panoramic ridges overlooking the surrounding peaks near the Écrins National Park. With around 80% of the pistes located above 1,800 metres, the resort offers reliable snow conditions throughout the winter season. The terrain is spread across several sectors, allowing skiers to travel easily along the valley while discovering a wide range of slopes suited to beginners, intermediates and expert skiers.
Serre Chevalier ski area overview
- Number of pistes: 82
- Piste distribution: 15 green, 26 blue, 28 red, 13 black
- Total skiable terrain: 250 km
- Marked skiable terrain: 410 hectares
- Base altitude: 1,200 m
- Highest lift: 2,800 m
- Vertical drop: up to 1,800 m
- Longest run: 9 km
- Cross-country skiing: 40 km
- Number of snow cannons: 598
Serre Chevalier's main ski sectors by ability
- To beginners Serre Chevalier offers several gentle pistes that are ideal for learning the basics. One of the most accessible options is La Cets, a green slope near the Fréjus area that provides an easy introduction to skiing. Nearby, Echaillon is a peaceful blue run with smooth terrain, making it a great choice for beginners progressing onto longer descents.
- Intermediate skiers will find a wide selection of long cruising runs across the ski area. Aiguillette is a flowing red piste with wide turns and impressive views across the Briançon valley. Cucumelle offers fast descents and sweeping curves from the ridge above Chantemerle, while Clot Gauthier provides a fun and varied run known for its excellent grooming. Another enjoyable option is Vallons, a wide scenic descent from the Serre Ratier sector.
- Advanced and experienced skiers can explore some of the steepest terrain in the resort. Luc Alphand, named after the local Olympic champion, is a demanding World Cup piste that drops steeply toward Chantemerle. Casse du Boeuf is another technical black run known for its direct gradient, while Draye offers a narrower descent with natural bumps and an off-piste feel. Melezone provides playful terrain features that appeal to advanced skiers looking for a more technical challenge.
Serre Chevalier lift system
The Serre Chevalier ski area is served by a network of 59 ski lifts connecting the four main sectors of the resort: Briançon, Chantemerle, Villeneuve and Le Monêtier-les-Bains. Lift types across the ski area include:
- 1 aerial tramway
- 5 gondola lifts
- 20 chairlifts
- 26 T-bar lifts
- 2 baby lifts
- 5 magic carpets in beginner areas
Lifts practical considerations
Several gondolas provide direct access from the valley villages to the main ski area:
- The Prorel gondolas connect the town of Briançon to the upper slopes, offering quick access to sunny intermediate terrain.
- In Chantemerle, the Ratier and Combes gondolas serve as the main gateway to the mountain and connect to long valley descents such as the famous Luc Alphand piste.
- The Aravet and Casse du Bœuf gondolas in Villeneuve form one of the central lift hubs of the resort, linking beginner areas, snow parks and higher-altitude pistes.
- Additional chairlifts such as Bachas and Clot Gauthier play an important role in linking the different sectors of the ski area and allowing skiers to traverse the valley from Briançon to Monêtier.