Serre Chevalier ski resort

Serre Chevalier

France

Elevation

1,200m – 2,800m

Lifts

59

Slopes

250 km

Airport

Turin-Caselle Airport - 100 km. Grenoble-Isère Airport and Marseille Provence Airport are also within driving distance.

Snow Depth

40cm base / 170cm summit

About Serre Chevalier

Serre Chevalier is a large ski resort in the Southern French Alps, near the Ecrins National Park, offering 250 km of pistes for all levels. With 59 lifts, slopes range from 1,200m to 2,800m. The resort is known for its extensive terrain and is conveniently located 100 km from Turin-Caselle Airport.

Skiing Serre Chevalier

250km of piste across 13 villages and most international visitors have never heard of it. 300 days of sunshine, larch forest tree skiing, and prices 30–50% less than the Tarentaise.

Terrain by Level

Beginners: Chantemerle and Villeneuve have gentle areas with free nursery lifts.

Intermediates: Tree-lined runs through larch forests — beautiful and sheltered. Fréjus and Casse du Boeuf sectors have long, flowing runs.

Advanced: Cucumelle sector and summit terrain above 2,500m. Tree skiing in the larches is outstanding. Find an instructor →

Insider Tips

  • 30–50% cheaper than the Tarentaise.
  • The larch forests create wide spacing ideal for tree skiing.
  • 300 days of sunshine. Bring sunscreen.
  • Base in Briançon (UNESCO Vauban citadel) for the most character.

Détails du domaine skiable

Statistiques clés

Sommet2,800m
Base1,200m
Dénivelé1,600m
Total des remontées mécaniques59
Total des pistes250 km

Pistes

Green (Beginner)15
Blue (Intermediate)26
Red (Advanced)28
Black (Expert)13

Notes

Ski

Beginners
Intermediate
Snow Guarantee

Station

Value for Money
Family Friendly
Winter Hiking

Mountain Weather

Skiing: Fair

11°C

Partly Cloudy

Ressenti11°C
Vent1 km/h
Humidité79%
Neige1 cm
17°C5°C06:4420:222 800m

5-Day Forecast

Sun

15°C/5°C
0.1mm
12 km/h

Mon

15°C/2°C

12 km/h

Tue

14°C/3°C

14 km/h

Wed

10°C/2°C
0.4 cm
10 km/h

Thu

9°C/2°C
0.3mm
18 km/h
Data: Visual Crossing · Updated 01:17

Snow Conditions

Base

40cm

Sommet

170cm

Dernière chute de neige

10 févr. 2026

Ski Area Map

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Leaflet Tiles © Esri, Pistes: © OpenSnowMap.org (CC-BY-SA)

Ski piste data from OpenSnowMap.org (CC-BY-SA)

Ski Schools at Serre Chevalier(18 schools)

Infos sur la station

Pays
France
Écoles
18 listed
Altitude maximale
2800m
Remontées mécaniques
59
Total des pistes
250 km
Aéroport le plus proche
Turin-Caselle Airport - 100 km. Grenoble-Isère Airport and Marseille Provence Airport are also within driving distance.

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