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- Awarded our Sustainability Badge
On the slopes
Situated in the Southern Alps of France, the Serre Chevalier valley is a less familiar name to non-French skiers. However, its 250 km of runs on north-facing slopes, with 80% lying above 2,000 metres, guarantee great snow for a long season. With so many slopes below the treeline, you can comfortably ski below the clouds even on a snowy day. There are good beginner areas in Villeneuve and Le Monetier while much of the rest of the pisted terrain is ideal for intermediates. Advanced skiers can tackle the powder in the high bowls at L’Eychauda and beneath the Pic de L’Yret, while everyone will enjoy cruising through the long, tree-lined pistes.
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Easy Slopes (Blue)138 km
Medium Slopes (Red)80 km
Difficult Slopes (Black)32.5 km
Halfpipes/Fun Parks3
Resort Height1200 m
Top Station Height2800 m
KM of Skiing250
Number of Lifts55
Coach journey11 hrs from Calais
Airport Transfer2 hrs from Turin / 12.5 hrs from Grenoble / 3 hrs from Lyon, Geneva and Marseille
Après-ski
The historic town of Briançon, with its UNESCO-listed Vauban fortress and old cobbled streets is definitely worth exploring one afternoon and evening. More traditional evening activities include a visit to the Water Park 1326, skating at the Olympic ice rink, and bowling in Chantemerle.
Awarded our Sustainability Badge
Since 2006, Serre Chevalier ski resort has been aiming to develop the ski area sustainably with a policy that includes:working towards net zero by 2030; restricting any new development; and developing expertise to help combat the effects of climate change.
They have already re-wilded some areas, use hybrid piste-bashers and only useelectricity from renewable sources. At the same time they are increasing their own electricity production, powered solely by wind and sun. And of course, eco-friendly excursions such as ski-joering (with horses) and hotels with the Eco-Gite label are all part of the picture. We believe that they demonstrate how you can combine the joy of skiing with a desire to save the planet from man-made climate change.
To quote the resort manager, Patrick Arnaud, "We’re not doing this for Chevalier, we’re doing this for the planet. If all the resorts make this change, imagine the difference it would make.”*
For more information, see Serre Chevalier's own website: Serre Chevalier Energy and Ecology
*Courtesy of Guardian News & Media Ltd
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Snow Security: Snow cannons operate in all our resorts to assist satisfactory snow cover on the lower slopes. This means in many Austrian resorts, skiing is now possible from early December until late April making Easter skiing an attractive proposition.
Snow Guarantee: We will pay up to £30 per person per day towards additional costs of transport and lift pass if all the lifts in your resort are closed due to adverse weather conditions or lack of snow.
Yes. We include a comprehensive insurance package in every tour unless instructed otherwise. We can provide you with the details.
Yes, we welcome groups of any size.