Serre Chevalier Ski Resort, France

Overview

Serre Chevalier is located in the Alps close to the French-Italian boarder. The valley consists of four villages - Briançon, St Chaffrey Chantemerle, Le Salle les Alpes Villeneuve and Le Monêtier les Bains. The most famous of the villages is Briançon with it's historic fortified walls and architecture which date back 300 years. The villages are in a beautiful location with trees all around and other wonderful scenery. This is particularly scenic during the winter months after a fresh layer of snow.

To get to the resort you could fly into Turin or Grenoble. An alternative way would be to drive from the UK through one of our self-drive holiday packages which includes the Eurostar across the channel.

3 Things We Love About Serre Chevalier

1. Often considered the hidden gem of the southern French Alps.
2. It has of some of the best lift access, with both a gondola and a cable-car to whisk you up the mountains.
3. Serre Chevalier is a rustic mountain region with an interesting mix of unique buildings spread out along the valley.

Skiing and Boarding in Serre Chevalier

Serre Chevalier offers 410 hectares (250km) of ski area which will be more than enough for most skiers and snowboarders. The runs cover a range of levels including 13 green, 26 blue, 29 red and 13 black.

A third of the ski area is also supported by snowmaking machines meaning no matter what the weather and conditions you should always have plenty of the white stuff.

Another option for visitors to Serre Chevalier is to visit the nearby resort of Montgenevre which is only a 30 minute drive via car or bus from Briançon. This might make for a great day trip or two where you could spend the day skiing/snowboarding in that resort and which includes the huge Milky Way ski area.

Activities in Serre Chevalier

• Dog sledding - Go on a fun sledding ride pulled by a pack of dogs.
• Fat biking - Explore some of the local area using a fat bike, which has large wheels and more grip.
• Snow kite - Try a new way of skiing and snowboarding by being pulled by a kite.
• Ice rink - Enjoy an outdoor ice rink along with music - a great evening activity
• Snowshoe hikes - Explore the mountains at a slower pace through a snowshoe hike.
• Spas and wellness - Relax after your day on the slopes by visiting one of the spas or aquatic centres.

Après Ski in Serre Chevalier

• The Sister's Pub - A classic Irish pub, offering a range of beers.
• Le Playoff - For cocktails and tapas, as well as for live music, to play pool and watch sport.
• Blue Bird Cocktail Bar - Serving a range of delicious cocktails, wine and champagne - great for a special occasion.
• Bar d'ambiance Le Boudoir - A stylish bar offering a large choice of wines as well as whiskeys and vodka.
• Bowling Bar Salle de Jeux - Enjoy bowling with a pint - A great way to spend your evening with friends.
• O Tapas Nieve - Enjoy tapas and cocktails as well as evening entertainment.

Places to eat in Serre Chevalier

• Le Bruno's - Traditional cuisine as well as classic mountain dishes. Also serving Tapas.
• Le Refuge - Serving French dishes such as raclette, tartiflette and fondue.
• La Maison Alliey - Enjoy tasty and well presented dishes including fish and lamb.
• Le Loup Blanc - With a cosy atmosphere and offering meaty dishes such as veal shank and burgers, as well as French dishes.
• Pizza Nono - Fancy a pizza? Then head over to Pizza Nono for a selection of fresh options.
• The White - Offering alpine specialties in a nice setting.

Family Ski Options in Serre Chevalier

• Day care - Each of the villages has day care options which cater for different ages. Head to serre-chevalier.com/en/resort/family/daycare to learn more.
• Snowshoeing for kids - For children aged 5-12 there are snowshoeing activities available. This is in La Salle les Alpes and includes equipment and transport.