Serre Chevalier is a ski resort in the Southern Alps, in the Hautes-Alpes. The ski area stretches over 250 km of pistes between 1,350 m and 2,800 m, served by 58 lifts. Day lift pass 68€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
Serre Chevalier is a large ski area in the Southern Alps (250 km), made up of 13 villages between 1200 and 1,500 m, including Briançon, Europe's highest fortified town (UNESCO-listed). The ski area climbs to 2,800 m for reliable snow. Authentic atmosphere, preserved architecture and an exceptional mountain setting.
- Largest ski area in the Southern Alps
- 4 linked villages, Briançon included
- Exceptional snow on the north-facing side
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Serre Chevalier's 250 km of pistes make for a good offer for every type of skier: large enough not to run out of new terrain over a week, yet compact enough to find your favourite sectors easily. The 58 lifts let you chain descents without long queues. Serre Chevalier's reputation as a family resort is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, a well-run childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Southern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. With a summit at 2,800 m and a village at 1,350 m, snow reliability at Serre Chevalier is generally good from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can cause shortages early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly once serious snowfalls arrive. The budget for a stay in Serre Chevalier is clearly high: €68 for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short: Serre Chevalier is one of those rare resorts that combines a real village, a sincerely family-friendly atmosphere and pistes suited to everyone. It is hard to get your stay wrong here.
🏔️ Serre Chevalier Vallée
Four villages strung out over 13 km between Briançon and Le Monêtier-les-Bains, forming the largest ski area in the Southern Alps. Serre Chevalier plays a rare card: the dry, sunny climate of the South combined with serious altitude — 2,830m at the Pic de l'Yret — and runs broadly cut through larch forest, which saves days of poor visibility. Briançon, France's highest town, with its Vauban fortifications listed by UNESCO, adds a rare heritage dimension for a resort. Le Monêtier, at the other end, has its natural hot-spring baths to finish the day.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
