Serre Chevalier at a glance
- Ideal for
- All levels: 82 runs over 250 km
- Families: a Discovery Area in each village
- A real town at the foot of the slopes: Briançon
- Less suitable if
- Hoping for All Saints' skiing: none before 5 December
- Under 6h by road from Paris: night train
- Glacier skiing: there is none
Weather, snow and webcams in Serre Chevalier
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Serre Chevalier
Recommended hotels for your budget
Upscale
What to do in Serre Chevalier besides skiing
Serre Chevalier piste map and ski area
Beginners: one Discovery Area per village (€21 at Briançon), free rope tow in Villeneuve
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Serre Chevalier lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Serre Chevalier Pass · 1 day | €68 | €56 |
| Serre Chevalier Pass · 6 days | €345 | €283 |
| Early or late season · 1 day | €54.50 | €44.50 |
| Small Briançon area · 1 day | €49 | €40 |
2026-2027 prices · high season 19 Dec → 26 Mar · child aged 6–11 · free under 6 and over 75 · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Serre Chevalier
Book your skis before you go
- 6 Skiset shops in Serre Chevalier, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset and Snowrental in every village · rent where you stay
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lesson, 5 or 6 mornings | from €220 |
| Beginner children's lesson, 5 or 6 days | from €398 |
| Private lesson 1h, 1–2 people, outside holidays | €62 |
| Private 1h, 1–2 people, holidays, before 11:30 | €100 |
ESF Babyskieur in Villeneuve from age 2; ESF Piou-Piou club in Chantemerle from age 2½. · The Briançon ESF advises booking 30 days ahead for the winter holidays.
When to ski in Serre Chevalier
Best time: 19 Dec → 26 Mar
Getting to Serre Chevalier
On site
Centre Commercial Pré-Long, 05240 La Salle-les-Alpes
Where to eat and unwind in Serre Chevalier
Bars at the foot of the slopes in Chantemerle; concerts and DJs in the partner bars of the valley
Restaurants in the resort
Building from 1650 with vaulted rooms, menus from €29 to €110
📍 Le Monêtier, centreAlpine pasture lamb and beef, menus from €39 to €75
📍 Briançon, route de GapFacing the slopes, cooking by Pierre Reboul, menus from €32
📍 Chantemerle, Grand HôtelFondues, raclettes and pierrade by the fire
📍 Villeneuve, rue GuisaneItalian dishes from €15 to €18, sunny terrace
📍 Le MonêtierMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Adults-only area from age 16, terrace jacuzzis, 3h
Entry from €55Indoor and outdoor pools, balneotherapy, 65 m slide
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Frequently asked questions
When does Serre Chevalier open?
The ski area opens on 5 December 2026 at Chantemerle, Villeneuve and Monêtier, and on 12 December at Briançon. It closes on 4 April 2027 at Briançon and on 18 April 2027 in the other areas, snow permitting.
How much is a lift pass in Serre Chevalier?
In high season (19 December to 26 March), a day costs €68 for an adult and €56 for a child aged 6 to 11; 6 days €345 and €283. In early and late season, the day drops to €54.50. Free under 6 and over 75.
What are the villages of Serre Chevalier?
The ski area links Briançon (1,326 m), Chantemerle (1,350 m), Villeneuve (La Salle-les-Alpes) and Le Monêtier-les-Bains (1,500 m). Altigo bus line 6 serves them all.
Can you get to Serre Chevalier without a car?
Yes: the Paris-Briançon night train takes about 11h30, then Altigo line 6 goes up to the villages. Another option: TGV to Oulx, in Italy, then the ZOU 76 bus (€7.50, book 48h ahead).
Is Serre Chevalier good for beginners?
Yes: each village has a Discovery Area with short green runs (€21 a day at Briançon), and a free rope tow for first-timers in Villeneuve. The ski area has 15 green and 26 blue runs out of 82.
What is the altitude of Serre Chevalier?
The ski area runs from about 1,200 m at Briançon to 2,830 m at the top of the Yret chairlift, in Le Monêtier. 80% of the runs are above 1,800 m.
Sources and method
Resort profile: serre-chevalier.com, fr.wikipedia.org, wikidata.org
Lift passes: serrechevalier-pass.com, serre-chevalier.com
Accommodation: serre-chevalier.com
Ski area: serre-chevalier.com, skiinfo.fr
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, serre-chevalier.com
Getting there: serre-chevalier.com, monaltigo.fr, nachtzug.net, router.project-osrm.org
Restaurants and activities: serre-chevalier.com, lesgrandsbainsdumonetier.fr
Webcams and reports: serre-chevalier.com, meteofrance.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Comparison: montgenevre.com
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Poinas.thi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Paul.genix, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Benj05, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Frédérique Voisin-Demery, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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