Serre Chevalier - Ski Resort Guide
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Ski Holidays in Serre Chevalier can be very varied - the ski resort is made up of 13 villages each with its own character! There are four areas to Serre Chevalier:
- Monetier - 1500m
- Villeneuve - 1400m
- Chantlemerle - 1350m
- Briancon - 1200m
The scenery is outstanding and there are great childcare facilities. The chairlifts aren't new but there are worse ways to spend a morning than enjoying the sunshine on a slow chair lift before cruising down a long piste to a real French hostelry for lunch.
Serre Chevalier - Ski
The Serre Chevalier ski area is characterised by some fabulous reds through larch forests, which help to keep the snow in pristine condition late into April. There are plenty of long easy slopes for beginners while experts delight in the untracked powder higher up. Take a look at the webcam for current conditions or see the lie of the land with our piste map.
Serre Chevalier - Resort
Each village has it's personality and all are linked by the free bus service.
By prepared to use your French here in the rural style bars and restaurants - you won't find cosmopolitan restaurants but genuinely good local food. The accent is on having a fun, sociable evening rather than partying hard. If culture is your thing, check out the old 17th century walled city of Briancon which is also Europe's highest town.
Serre Chevalier - Activities
Throughout the area there are plenty of activities such as the thermal baths or skating. If you are feeling adventurous try hang gliding or paragliding - otherwise if the snow and weather report isn't great for skiing why not go for a snow shoe trip or hit the climbing wall.
Serre Chevalier - Children
There is a ski school in each area which provides lessons for children aged 5 years and up. For children from 6 months try Les Schtrompfs (033 492 247 095) in Villeneuve. Additional childcare facilities are also available in the other villages.
