Serre Chevalier Ski Resort, France
The ski resort of Serre Chevalier is one of the major French ski resorts. Serre Chevalier takes its name from the peak that dominates the valley. Located in the southern French Alps, close to the Parc National des Ecrins, it offers over 250km of skiing and a fantastic lift system covering 4 different areas. The ski resort of Serre Chevalier is an interesting and fascinating collection of over twelve villages including Chantemerle, Villeneuve, Monetier-les-Bains and the ancient and highest town in France, Briancon, an old town with ancient remparts and narrow twisting streets.
Serre Chevalier Resort Key Facts
| Resort height: | 1350m-1550m | Snow: |  |
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| Highest lift: | 2735m | Beginners: | |
| No. of lifts: | 77 | Intermediate: | |
| Glacier: | No | Advanced: | |
| Total piste length: | 250km | Snowboarding: | |
| Snowboard parks: | Yes | Cross Country: | |
| Purpose built: | No | : | |
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Serre Chevalier Accommodation
A collection of traditional villages are joined together by the ski area of Serre Chevalier. A small number of catered ski chalets on offer are centrally located and often get booked up quickly. A selection of club hotels provide additional services and great deals, which are perfect for group skiing. There are also both self catered and catered chalet hotels available for those seeking a more casual stay.
Serre Chevalier, Best Western, £n/a
The Best Western is a beautiful hotel crafted from larch wood offering sophisticated, modern accommodation
The Skiing and Boarding in Serre Chevalier
The ski resort of Serre Chevalier offers over 250kms of piste, and a fantastic lift system covering 4 areas. Serre Chevalier is one of the best ski regions in France and the snow record is excellent. The ski resort of Serre Chevalier offers something for everyone with a good mix of tree lined runs and open bowls. The enclosed runs are great for snowy days, and given the spread out nature of the resort, there is a real feeling of getting somewhere. Beginners will find nursery slopes at each village, Le Monetier being the most popular given its quietier position on the edge of the ski area, and having good easy slopes nearby. Intermediates will flourish given the extent of blues and easy reds all over the area.
If advanced skiers are looking for extreme steepness, there is some great off piste and tree skiing to be found.
Useful Serre Chevalier Links:
For some of the best tuition in Serre Chevalier look no further than www.eurekaski.com.
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Serre Chevalier Snow Conditions
| Last Snow | 4th Mar | |
| Forecast | Sunny skies | |
| Lower Snow Depth | 125 cm | |
| Upper Snow Depth | 280 cm | |
| Conditions | Snow conditions very good | |
| Runs Open | 95 % | |
| Temperature | 0.00 ºC | |
| Last Report Update | 13th Mar @ 20:30 |