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Often considered the hidden gem of the southern French Alps, Serre Chevalier is comprised of four villages sharing a huge 250km of high quality, varied terrain.
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Forecast today: Partly cloudy
- Max temp: 0.8 °c
- Min temp: -5.5 °c
- Last snowed: Thu 30 Jan
The Ski Club in Serre Chevalier ...
There are four resort bases to choose from in the Serre Chevalier valley
Beginner- Fast lifts
- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
- Advanced
- Aprés
- Snow
- Value
Beginner
Fast lifts
AprésPros and cons
- Large, varied mountain with options for all
- Fantastic variety of tree-lined slopes – great for bad weather
- Good value and relatively unknown outside of France
- Busy through-roads in the main resort towns
- Although they have improved, still a lot of slow lifts
- High-altitude links between sectors can close in bad weather
On the Slopes
The resort’s north facing slopes sit between 1,200m and 2,800m, though in reality 80% lie above 2,000m, giving great snow reliability. In addition, the high treeline at over 2,100m means there are some great places to head to in a snowstorm. The once-antiquated lift system has seen investment in recent years and more new lifts are planned to speed up getting around even further, which is welcome as many of the lifts are still slow and old.
There are good beginner areas in the valley at Villeneuve and Le Monêtier, as well as higher up the hill at Serre Ratier. Fast learners will quickly get to enjoy the resort’s longer greens – we’d recommend those at Grande Alpe. Much of the rest of the pisted terrain is ideal for intermediates and there are great options both within and above the treeline. On a powder day, the area comes alive for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders, particularly in the high bowls at L’Eychauda and beneath the Pic de L’Yret.
In the Resort
Each of the Serre Chevalier villages are based on a simple old centre, with narrow cobbled streets lined by small shops, cosy bars, hotels and traditional restaurants. These give each a very French feel. Briancon is more of a town and its 17th Century, fortified centre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site – it is well worth exploring one afternoon or on a bad weather day.
There are numerous hotels in the valley, most of which are very reasonably priced and many have excellent facilities for children – the resort is very popular with French families (which also means it is best to avoid the French February half term as it can be crowded). Each village has its own quiet après ski scene, with the action focussed on small local bars and a quiet beer or vin chaud very much the order of the day.
Getting to Serre Chevalier
- Turin airport: 2 hours
- Grenoble airport: 2.5 hours
- Lyon airport: 3 hours
- Calais: approximately 12 hours driving (610 miles)
Season Dates
Season Dates
- Opens: Saturday 7 December 2024
- Closes:
- Briançon: Sunday 6 April 2025
- Chantermerle & Villeneuve: Sunday 13 April 2025
- Monêtier: Monday 21 April 2025
Lift Pass Prices
Updated for 2024/25
The table below displays prices for “Peak Season” which covers most of the season – between 21 December and 30 March – other rates will be lower than this. Separate tickets are available for the individual sectors, but these are capped at one day each.
| // | 1 Day | 3 Days | 6 Days |
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| Peak Season (21 December – 30 March) | |||
| Adult (12-64) | €63 | €178.50 | €325.50 |
| Child (6-11) | €51.50 | €146.50 | €267 |
| Senior (64-74) | €57.50 | €162.50 | €296 |
Resort holidays
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Serre Chevalier PDFTop (2800m)
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| Max temp | -7.1°c | -6.4°c | -7.6°c | -8°c | -8°c | -9.1°c | -6.6°c | -6.4°c | -9.2°c | -3.9°c | -3.9°c | -7.2°c | -2.9°c | -2.9°c | -6.9°c | -2.3°c | -2.3°c | -6.1°c | -4.2°c | -4.2°c | -7.6°c | -6.9°c | -6.9°c | -9.1°c | -8.4°c | -7.8°c | -9.1°c | -8.4°c | -8.1°c | -9.8°c |
| Min temp | -9.2°c | -7.6°c | -8.7°c | -9.6°c | -9.2°c | -9.3°c | -9.4°c | -9.2°c | -9.5°c | -9.4°c | -7.2°c | -7.3°c | -7.7°c | -6.9°c | -7.6°c | -7.8°c | -6.1°c | -7.2°c | -8.3°c | -7.6°c | -9.1°c | -10.2°c | -9.1°c | -11.3°c | -11.2°c | -9.8°c | -11.1°c | -10.8°c | -9.8°c | -10.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.2°c | -7.2°c | -7.6°c | -14.9°c | -13.6°c | -14.2°c | -13.6°c | -6.6°c | -9.2°c | -9.4°c | -3.9°c | -7.2°c | -7.7°c | -2.9°c | -6.9°c | -7.8°c | -2.3°c | -6.1°c | -8.3°c | -4.2°c | -7.6°c | -10.2°c | -6.9°c | -9.1°c | -10.7°c | -8.4°c | -9.1°c | -10.8°c | -8.4°c | -14°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 4.4 cm | 5 cm |
| Max temp | -7.1°c | -6.4°c | -7.6°c |
| Min temp | -9.2°c | -7.6°c | -8.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.2°c | -7.2°c | -7.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.8 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -8°c | -8°c | -9.1°c |
| Min temp | -9.6°c | -9.2°c | -9.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -14.9°c | -13.6°c | -14.2°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | -6.6°c | -6.4°c | -9.2°c |
| Min temp | -9.4°c | -9.2°c | -9.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -13.6°c | -6.6°c | -9.2°c |
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| Max temp | -3.9°c | -3.9°c | -7.2°c |
| Min temp | -9.4°c | -7.2°c | -7.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.4°c | -3.9°c | -7.2°c |
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| Max temp | -2.9°c | -2.9°c | -6.9°c |
| Min temp | -7.7°c | -6.9°c | -7.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.7°c | -2.9°c | -6.9°c |
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| Max temp | -2.3°c | -2.3°c | -6.1°c |
| Min temp | -7.8°c | -6.1°c | -7.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.8°c | -2.3°c | -6.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -4.2°c | -4.2°c | -7.6°c |
| Min temp | -8.3°c | -7.6°c | -9.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.3°c | -4.2°c | -7.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0.9 cm | 1.5 cm |
| Max temp | -6.9°c | -6.9°c | -9.1°c |
| Min temp | -10.2°c | -9.1°c | -11.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.2°c | -6.9°c | -9.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.8 cm | 1.4 cm | 0.8 cm |
| Max temp | -8.4°c | -7.8°c | -9.1°c |
| Min temp | -11.2°c | -9.8°c | -11.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.7°c | -8.4°c | -9.1°c |
Resort (1200m)
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 1.5 cm | 2.1 cm | 1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 1.4 cm | 1 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.4 cm | 1 cm | 2.2 cm | 1.4 cm |
| Max temp | 0.7°c | 0.8°c | -0.7°c | -0.4°c | -0.3°c | -2.5°c | 0.8°c | 1.3°c | -3.6°c | 3°c | 3.1°c | -2.3°c | 3.3°c | 3.7°c | -2.6°c | 4.3°c | 4.5°c | -1.9°c | 2.4°c | 2.7°c | -2.8°c | -0.2°c | 0.1°c | -3.7°c | -1.5°c | -0.6°c | -3.9°c | -1.2°c | -0.5°c | -3.8°c |
| Min temp | -5.5°c | -0.7°c | -2.8°c | -3.7°c | -2.5°c | -3.6°c | -4.2°c | -3.6°c | -6.6°c | -8.2°c | -2.3°c | -5.5°c | -6.8°c | -2.6°c | -5.6°c | -6.6°c | -1.9°c | -5°c | -6.8°c | -2.8°c | -6°c | -7.6°c | -3.7°c | -7.3°c | -7.4°c | -3.9°c | -7.3°c | -7.5°c | -3.8°c | -6.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.5°c | 0.6°c | -0.7°c | -6.9°c | -3.6°c | -5.5°c | -4.2°c | 0.7°c | -3.6°c | -8.2°c | 2.6°c | -2.3°c | -6.8°c | 2.9°c | -2.6°c | -6.6°c | 3.8°c | -1.9°c | -6.8°c | 2.1°c | -2.8°c | -7.6°c | -0.2°c | -3.7°c | -7.1°c | -1.5°c | -3.9°c | -7.5°c | -1.2°c | -3.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 1.5 cm | 2.1 cm |
| Max temp | 0.7°c | 0.8°c | -0.7°c |
| Min temp | -5.5°c | -0.7°c | -2.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.5°c | 0.6°c | -0.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | -0.4°c | -0.3°c | -2.5°c |
| Min temp | -3.7°c | -2.5°c | -3.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.9°c | -3.6°c | -5.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 0.8°c | 1.3°c | -3.6°c |
| Min temp | -4.2°c | -3.6°c | -6.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.2°c | 0.7°c | -3.6°c |
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| Max temp | 3°c | 3.1°c | -2.3°c |
| Min temp | -8.2°c | -2.3°c | -5.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.2°c | 2.6°c | -2.3°c |
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| Max temp | 3.3°c | 3.7°c | -2.6°c |
| Min temp | -6.8°c | -2.6°c | -5.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.8°c | 2.9°c | -2.6°c |
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| Max temp | 4.3°c | 4.5°c | -1.9°c |
| Min temp | -6.6°c | -1.9°c | -5°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.6°c | 3.8°c | -1.9°c |
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| Max temp | 2.4°c | 2.7°c | -2.8°c |
| Min temp | -6.8°c | -2.8°c | -6°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.8°c | 2.1°c | -2.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 1.4 cm |
| Max temp | -0.2°c | 0.1°c | -3.7°c |
| Min temp | -7.6°c | -3.7°c | -7.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.6°c | -0.2°c | -3.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 1 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | -1.5°c | -0.6°c | -3.9°c |
| Min temp | -7.4°c | -3.9°c | -7.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.1°c | -1.5°c | -3.9°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 30/01/2025 |
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| Next 3 days | 11.4 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 140 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 50 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | New snow |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 48 out of 59 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 07 Dec 2024 | |
| Resort closing date | Mon 21 Apr 2025 |
France
Updated 28/01
The Jetstream is perfectly position for superb conditions to sweep France through the middle of this week, allow low pressure flowing across Europe and cold air from the north to bring one thing – snow.
Conditions are currently very good across most of the French Alps, with consistent snowfall across Monday night and Tuesday bringing at least 45cm to many areas. Snowfall will continue across Tuesday night and Wednesday and, with the freezing line hovering just above 1,000m, this will ensure most elevations get some of the good stuff. At least 75cm can be expected across higher ground.
Conditions will ease towards the end of this week and into the weekend, with floccons continuing amidst plenty of cloud cover; this will ease into Sunday as High Pressure moves across the region, but temperatures will fall as the freezing line plummets.
The avalanche forecast is already high at Level 4 – High. This is expected to come down, but this new snow is sitting on a layer of rain crust at lower elevations – 1,800m and below – and a persistent weak layer. Check your local avalanche forecast and plan any off piste and backcountry travel carefully.
Log your upcoming trip to Serre Chevalier now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
Get involved with our Reps
Check out the programme below for meeting times and locations throughout the Reps’ time in resort. Please note these may be subject to change depending on Rep and external factors, such as weather. Meet your Rep at the social hour below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
- Phone: +447542603637
- Meeting Time: 10am
- Meeting Point: Outside Cafe Soleil at Serre Ratier
- Social hour time: 6-7pm
- Social hour venue: Le 1420
Serre Chevalier Reps Calendar 2024/25
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your heart’s content.
Our Reps will be in resort between 4 January and 28 March 2025, skiing six days a week – Reps’ day off/changeover day is Sunday in this resort. Log your upcoming trip to Serre Chevalier now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
Steve Hunt
Repping dates: 18/01/2025 - 01/02/2025I have been a passionate skier since I was first introduced to the sport on a school ski holiday, and I enjoy sharing the passion that I have not just for the sport but for the mountains and the mountain environment.
After university I spent a ski season in Montgenèvre and in 1995 I qualified as an English Ski Council Club Instructor working part time at the local dry ski slope for two years. Having met my wife in Val d’Isere we moved to Argentière in the Chamonix Valley where we spent an exciting and active two years. Now based near Salon de Provence in France with my family we ski regularly in Serre Chavalier.
Outside of skiing I am rugby coach to the local under 12 team and a keen mountain biker in the Alpilles
Calvin Walker
Repping dates: 01/02/2025 - 15/02/2025I completed the Reps course in December 2022 and have so far represented the club in Crans Montana, Cortina (Freshtracks) and in Ischgl last season. My passion for skiing was instilled by my parents at a young age and I have been fortunate enough to ski at a wide range of resorts in Europe and North America as well as sorties to Japan, Argentina, and New Zealand. In this coming season, I am looking forward to repping in Serre Chevalier in the first half of February, 2025 and I am also looking at trips to La Grave in January and Nendaz in March. Outside of snow sports, my main active pursuits are kitesurfing, tennis, golf and (increasingly) yoga. This Winter, I will also be driving an ambulance carrying medical supplies to Ukraine. I look forward to meeting members on the mountain and/or apres-ski.
Michael Watts
Repping dates: 15/02/2025 - 01/03/2025I completed the repping course in December 2022 having been a ski club member for around 10 years, mainly skiing in Val d'isere where I've skied with some really great people and made some good friends.I started skiing in 1986/7 when I did a season in Val d'isere working in Dicks T Bar having never skied before I turned up looking for a job followed by a season in Meribel for a tour company. I've been lucky to have skied in many resorts around Europe including Val d'isere, 3 valleys, Zermatt and La Grave being some of my favourites and are looking forward to skiing with ski club members in some new resorts. In the early 2000s me and my wife Kathryn worked for Silver Ski for 2 seasons running a chalet without ending in divorce. To keep fit I enjoy cycling both road and mountain and playing golf and walking with my cocker spaniel in and around the North Yorkshire dales and moors close to where I live.
Dominic Fisher
Repping dates: 01/03/2025 - 15/03/2025I have been skiing since the 1970's and introduced my children to skiing in Serre Chevalier and have since spent 20 happy Easters there. I worked in finance and was involved with various military charities before retiring in 2022
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