Serre Chevalier, France
Serre Chevalier is one of the best places to ride in France. This great resort has heaps of major terrain: tight, open trees to weave, extreme drop-offs to get the adrenaline going, big bowls, countless banks and gullies, super-fast flats to push the hair back, hits everywhere, and a giant, natural funpark - all located next to a few unassuming, old-fashioned French villages (with a hint of the new here and there).
As one local rider once put it, ‘Who needs funparks when this place is a complete funpark at every level and distinction!’ It’s not the highest resort in the world, so snowcover can sometimes suffer, but things are usually pretty damn fine.
The boarding area runs along the Le Grand Serre Chevalier range with the large town of Briançon at one end and the old village of Le Monetier at the other. In between, the villages of Chantemerle and Villeneuve provide the most convenient access to the slopes and are the most popular with holidaymakers. The slopes around Briançon get a huge amount of sunshine although don’t get the snow cover of the other areas. Chantemerle and Villeneuve areas are the most popular and extensive areas, whereas you can always find some untracked spots in the less-popular Le Monetier.
A few years ago, the resort was purchased by the Compagnie des Alpes who own Tignes, Saas-fee, and Chamonix amongst others, and a lot of cash is set to be invested over the next five years to improve the already good lift system.
Once you’ve shredded all the trees you can head to La Grave in just 30 minutes, and Montgenevre isn’t far from Briançon.
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New for season
05/06: 3 new 6-seater chairlifts; Grand Serre in Serre Chevalier 1350, Forêt in Serre Chevalier 1400, Clot Gauthier in Serre Chevalier 1400. Extention of snowmaking coverage.
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Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: Dec to April
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 68
Cable cars: 3
Gondolas: 6
Chair lifts: 20
Drag lifts: 39
Max people per hour: 68,000
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 115
Total ride area: 155miles (249km)
Longest run: 6miles (10km)
Top lift: 2850m
Vertical drop: 1630m
First lift: 1200m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 42%
Red runs: 46%
Black runs: 12%
Lift Passes
| Low Season | High Season | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR | GBP | EUR | GBP | |
| Day Pass | - | - | - | - |
| 6-Day Pass | - | - | - | - |
| 6-Day Linked area Pass | - | - | - | - |
| EUR | GBP | |
|---|---|---|
| Season Pass: | - | - |
Lift Passes:
Grand Serre Che linked area:
1 Day 38 euros, 6 Days 173
Just Serre Chevalier:
1 Day 34 euros, 6 days 153
Lift times:8.30am to 4.30pm
Snowfall
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 25%
Facilities
| EUR | GBP | |
|---|---|---|
| Days Rental of Board & Boots: | - | - |
| 4hr Group Lesson (full day): | - | - |
| 4hr Private Lesson (full day): | - | - |
Snowboard Schools:
A number of board schools. Private lessons from 31 euros an hour. Group 4hrs for 6 days 102 euros.
Night Riding: :
In Briançon from 7:30-10:30pm the Vauban run is open thursdays & fridays. 10 euros/free for Grand Serre Passes.
The Mickey run & halfpipe in Villeneuve is open 5-9pm tuesdays & fridays
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
Yes
Snowmobiles:
Yes
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Summary
One of the best resorts in France. Great freeriding with powder and full-on, freestyle terrain. Shame it's pricey and packed with skiiers.
ON THE SLOPES: Fantastic - best in France
OFF THE SLOPES: Very, very good
MONEY WISE: This is not the cheapest of resorts, but it's worth every penny.
Terrain & parks
HALFPIPE:
Yes - 2
TERRAIN PARK:
Yes - 1
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:Yes
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Resort News
New park at Serre Chevalier 26Aug06
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Electric 4x4 car
On 30 & 31 january on the ice driving circuit of Serre Chevalier Come to discover the first electric 4x4 car with european homologation Saturday 30 january 11am to 1.30pm : Show room for press, officials and VIP - Tests on circuit 3pm to 5pm : ... -
Funny Cross area
Discover the funny cross, a new area for those who search for new sensations.. A little boardercross to have fun on the sunny slopes of Briançon between Bergers and Chauvet ... -
Trail Blanc 2010 - Results
A very snowy race this year. Nearly 700 runners have competed unless road conditions 10km : Winner M. Stéphane Ricard before Renaud Castiglioni. Women : Marina Plavan before Annalisa Diaferia and Sandra Belmondo - 3 italians on podium. 30km : ... -
Happy new year 2010
Serre Chevalier wishes you and your relatives a happy new year 2010 A great year 2010 for Serre Chevalier who organises the BMX french and european young championships in july. But also the building of a brand new 6 passengers chair between ... -
Ski bus valley
Take advantage of 2009/2010 offers : More ski bus during holidays and peak hours : a bus every 10'. The buses are free of charge with your guest card (delivered by your guest) or with a valid ski pass. Free night shuttles to take advantage of après ... -
Autumn activities
All the activities, shops and accommodation open during autumn in the valley of Serre Chevalier Autumn in Serre ...
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Events
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Serre Chevalier Sky Race - Chemin du Roy
The ultimate running race in Serre Chevalier With a cumulative height gain and loss of 800 meters, near the scenic Aiguillette du Lauzet pike, this race will be a real pleasure for all runners Program Saturday 3 july 2pm to 7pm : Allocation of race ... -
Gospel & Jazz at Easter
7th Jazz & Gospel Easter Festival Program coming ... -
Thillers festival
Serre Chevalier organises on April the 3rd to the 5th (Easter week-end ) its first thriller festival: Plume de glace. This event will promote new writers. One of them will be awarded with the “plume” Serre-Chevalier 2010. Throughout the ski season ... -
Serre Chevalier Derby
Serre Chevalier organizes the 3rd Derby of Serre Che, new generation, on sunday the 28th of March, 2010 An event free ride for all : ski, snowboard, monoski, telemark http://www.tropheedesderbys.com/ The 2009 race was opened by a famous champion : ...
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