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Serre Chevalier Ski Holidays

Serre Chevalier ski resort is spread out across four separate villages. Go skiing in Serre Chevalier for a wide choice of terrain to suit all skiers.

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    Serre Chevalier Ski Resort

    Serre Chevalier is a rustic mountain region with a collection of unique buildings spread out along a large valley. These vary between ultra-modern hamlets to old-style, traditional villages. The ski resort has the advantage of some of the best lift access, with both a gondola and a cable car to whisk you up into the midst of the wider skiing area.

    Often considered the hidden gem of the southern French Alps, Serre Chevalier has four villages that share a vast 250km of skiing terrain. With something to suit skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, it’s the ideal ski resort for families and groups alike.

    The ski resort has fantastic freeride terrain to explore. The high bowls at L’Eychauda and below the Pic de L’Yret are popular spots to drop into. There’s plenty of off-piste skiing terrain making it one of the best powder spots in France. Freestylers will be pleased to know that there’s a state-of-the-art terrain park to enjoy.

    The villages themselves have traditional French mountain architecture. There are cobbled streets with small local shops, cosy bars and restaurants. Serre Chevalier also has excellent childcare facilities. Each village has its quiet nightlife spots. There isn’t a party atmosphere in the ski resort, however, you can have a quiet relaxing drink after a day on the mountain instead.

    Serre Chevalier ski resort prides itself on its sustainability efforts. There’s been significant investment in hydroelectric power, solar panels and wind turbines. All of which is used to head towards the goal of being a 100% sustainable ski resort.

    You can fly into Grenoble or Turin airports to get to the resort. Both have just over two hours of transfer time. Call our ski experts today to find out more about Serre Chevalier ski resort.

    Serre Chevalier Transfer Time
    Grenoble
    Map Marker 2h 0m
    Turin
    Map Marker 2h 30m

    Best For...

    • All abilities
    • Sustainability
    • Tree skiing
    • Uncrowded slopes

    Resort Statistics

    • Resort Altitude 1,350m
    • Skiing Altitude 2,800m
    • Total Ski Area 250km
    • Lifts 55
    • Green Runs 54km
    • Blue Runs 84km
    • Red Runs 80km
    • Black Runs 32km
    • Cross Country 35km

    Ski Accommodation in Serre Chevalier, France

    Our collection of Serre Chevalier ski accommodation has been hand-picked by our ski experts. Whether you’re looking for a luxury escape, a boutique hotel or something suitable for the whole family, our experts would be delighted to help you find the perfect accommodation for your ski holiday.

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    Ski Areas in Serre Chevalier

    Ski Areas in Serre Chevalier

    The resort has one of the best ski areas in the Alps; with a total of 250km of tree-lined, north-facing pistes. There is a huge variety of skiing too. Whether you like fast groomers, weaving through trees, powder bowls or big jumps in the park, Serre Chevalier has got something for every type of skier or snowboarder.

    Skiing in Serre Chevalier

    Skiing in Serre Chevalier

    The skiing in Serre Chevalier will suit all levels. Beginner skiers will find the runs around Frejus suited to their level with many long, easy pistes to build up technique. Intermediates have plenty of great, well-maintained pistes in between Chantemerle and Villeneuve to carve their way down. Serre Chevalier is a freeride paradise and there is a plethora of full-on, freeride sections that you will struggle to get through in a week of skiing.

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    Snowboarding in Serre Chevalier

    Snowboarding in Serre Chevalier

    Snowboarders will be well suited to Serre Chevalier. Beginners can find some great nursery areas for learning on but may feel grieved by the number of drag lifts in the area. Intermediates and advanced riders will have the most fun as there are plenty of fast, long slopes and cruisey wide blues. Freeriders will have plenty of off-piste that they can access without having to hike to the best sections. The resort also has one of the best terrain parks in the French Alps.

    Sustainable Choice

    Serre Chevalier is one of a select few ski resorts to hold the Green Globe certification – a standard recognised as the highest in the world for sustainability, through a structured assessment of sustainable operation and management enterprises. The resort achieved this status through being the first to produce its own electricity that combines three types of renewable power – hydro, photovoltaics and micro-wind turbines. The resort also uses a local company called Sunwind, who provide unique flexible solar panels that are installed directly onto existing infrastructures and lift stations.

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    Ski Schools in Serre Chevalier

    With many ski schools and instructors to choose between, there really is something for everybody.

    We’ve partnered with New Generation and Oxygène and highly recommend their services. All of our partners offer fantastic lessons for all ability levels.

    Book your ski lessons with our recommended suppliers. If you’re travelling during a peak week be sure to book these well in advance.

    Crèches in Serre Chevalier

    Crèches in Serre Chevalier

    The ski schools are great in Serre Chevalier ski resort. The ESF has a Piou-Piou Club for children from the age of three years old who are taking their first steps on the snow. The Garderie des Poussins is an ESF daycare that looks after children from eight months to six years old.

    Restaurants in Serre Chevalier

    Restaurants in Serre Chevalier

    Serre Chevalier has a good amount of restaurants, all of which have their own character and serve fantastic food. La Marotte is one of the most popular restaurants and is known for its superb steak tartare and innovative cuisine. If you’re looking for your typical Savoyard experience there isn’t any better than Allo Raclette. For a cheap and cheerful lunch try Le Relais de Ratier on the slopes for some extremely affordable and tasty dishes.

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    Après Ski in Serre Chevalier

    Serre Chevalier is a fairly quiet ski resort. La Grotte is the town’s most popular bar, with a happy hour in the evenings. L’Alpen is a British-run bar that is also extremely popular with seasonnaires and visitors alike. Le Frog is another bar that is frequented mainly by the British after the lifts shut, and has everything you’d want from a pub including modest prices and live music.

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    Non-Skiers

    For the non-skier, there is quite a choice; Serre Chevalier’s famous ice racing circuit, snowshoeing, quad biking, paragliding, skijoring (a horse pulling you on skis), rides in horse-drawn carriages or try climbing ice falls. In Monetier, you will find Les Grands Bains, an establishment with inside and outside thermal swimming pools supplied by natural hot and mineralized water.

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