Serre Chevalier Ski Holidays

Serre Chevalier or otherwise known as “Serre Che” by the locals is a fantastic ski holiday destination, a true hidden gem full of charm and character, offering 250km of piste and forms part of the massive Grande Galaxie Area. Serre Chevalier is made up of 13 small villages each with there own special charm. Each village has its own good lift system, and it is easily possible to ski between the villages or they are serviced by an efficient regular bus service. We have a wide choice of winter Serre Chevalier ski holiday packages to choose from where you can fly form your local regional airport.

Skiing Holidays to Serre Chevalier

Serre Chevalier is one of the biggest ski areas in France with 250km of slopes, and with over two-thirds of the slopes covered in trees, and most of the slopes North facing it is a paradise for any skiing enthusiast. It is possible to ski between 1200 -2830m so a massive 1630m of vertical descent to explore.

If the 250km is not enough for you a 6-day lift pass for Serre-Chevalier will cover a day’s pass in Les Deux Alpes, Alpe d’Huez, Montgenevre and the whole of the Milky Way in Italy. For all of these fantastic resorts, it is possible to access them by car or buy bus.

The Villages Of Serre Chevalier Ski Resort

Out of the 13 villages that make up Serre Chevalier there are 4 main areas: Briancon, Chantemerle, Villeneuve and Le Montier les Bains, however, each village has its own personality.

Briancon

Briancon is a typical French old town, located on a hill, surrounded by old walls and filled with cobbled streets. Many of the shops sell local souvenirs and it is filled with small restaurants serving local specialties. Here there is an ice rink and new swimming pool facility with a sauna and a hot tub.

Chantemerle 

Chantemerle is a quaint traditional village with great access to the whole of the Serre Chevalier ski area and is situated between Briancon and Villeneuve. There are a few bars that are popular for après ski and the famous nightclub La Dune.

Villeneuve 

Villeneuve is a purpose built village with fantastic skiing access with plenty of shops and bars to choose from including the popular Baita disco. There are a wide choice of activities including parapenting and ice driving.

Le Montier les Bain

Le Montier les Bain is famous for its hot steam baths and is filled with old traditional buildings. It provides excellent aces to the slopes. Activities include natural ice rink and a new swimming pool with fantastic views.