Forecast today: Generally clear
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.
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.
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.
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Adult (12-64) | €63 | €178.50 | €325.50 |
Child (6-11) | €51.50 | €146.50 | €267 |
Senior (64-74) | €57.50 | €162.50 | €296 |
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Weather | Generally clear |
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Generally clear | Mainly fair |
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Generally clear | Partly cloudy |
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Partly cloudy | Broken clouds |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 4 cm | 3 cm | 1.1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.6 cm | 2.1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -2.2°c | -2.2°c | -4.5°c | -4.8°c | -5°c | -6.5°c | -8.4°c | -8.4°c | -10.5°c | -5°c | -4.7°c | -8.4°c | -5.1°c | -5°c | -7.3°c | -6.2°c | -6°c | -7.4°c | -6.2°c | -6.1°c | -7.5°c | -4.9°c | -4.6°c | -6.5°c | -3.8°c | -3.6°c | -5.1°c | -1.1°c | -1.1°c | -3.8°c |
Min temp | -8.4°c | -4.5°c | -6.6°c | -6.7°c | -6.5°c | -7.8°c | -9.5°c | -10.5°c | -12°c | -10.8°c | -8.4°c | -10.2°c | -10.8°c | -7.3°c | -8.8°c | -9°c | -7.4°c | -9.4°c | -10.1°c | -7.5°c | -9.5°c | -9.6°c | -6.5°c | -7.6°c | -8.4°c | -5.3°c | -5.7°c | -5.5°c | -3.8°c | -4.2°c |
Feels like temp | -8.4°c | -2.2°c | -4.5°c | -10.4°c | -9.6°c | -10.8°c | -15.8°c | -14.9°c | -16.8°c | -15.2°c | -8.8°c | -8.4°c | -10.8°c | -8.7°c | -7.3°c | -9°c | -6.4°c | -7.4°c | -10.1°c | -10.5°c | -7.5°c | -9.6°c | -4.9°c | -6.5°c | -8.4°c | -3.8°c | -5.3°c | -5.5°c | -1.1°c | -7.3°c |
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Weather | Generally clear |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -2.2°c | -2.2°c | -4.5°c |
Min temp | -8.4°c | -4.5°c | -6.6°c |
Feels like temp | -8.4°c | -2.2°c | -4.5°c |
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Snow expected | 4 cm | 3 cm | 1.1 cm |
Max temp | -4.8°c | -5°c | -6.5°c |
Min temp | -6.7°c | -6.5°c | -7.8°c |
Feels like temp | -10.4°c | -9.6°c | -10.8°c |
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Weather | Generally clear |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 4.7°c | 5°c | 2°c | 2.3°c | 2.4°c | 0.3°c | 0.2°c | 0.2°c | -3.8°c | 2.9°c | 3.3°c | -1.6°c | 2.3°c | 2.8°c | -0.8°c | 0.9°c | 1.5°c | -0.9°c | 1.1°c | 1.6°c | -1°c | 2.6°c | 3.1°c | 0°c | 3.8°c | 4.5°c | 1.1°c | 6.3°c | 6.6°c | 2.4°c |
Min temp | -2.7°c | 2°c | -0.9°c | -2.8°c | 0.3°c | -1.8°c | -4°c | -3.8°c | -6.8°c | -7.4°c | -1.6°c | -4.9°c | -7.3°c | -0.8°c | -3°c | -4.4°c | -0.9°c | -2.9°c | -4.6°c | -1°c | -3°c | -3.8°c | 0°c | -2.1°c | -3.7°c | 1.1°c | -0.3°c | -1.2°c | 2.4°c | 0.7°c |
Feels like temp | -2.7°c | 4.2°c | 1.8°c | -2.8°c | 2.1°c | 0.3°c | -4°c | -3.3°c | -7.1°c | -7.4°c | 2.5°c | -1.6°c | -7.3°c | 2°c | -0.8°c | -4.4°c | 0.8°c | -0.9°c | -4.6°c | 1°c | -1°c | -3.8°c | 2.3°c | 0°c | -3.7°c | 3.3°c | 1°c | -1.2°c | 5.6°c | 2.2°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 4.7°c | 5°c | 2°c |
Min temp | -2.7°c | 2°c | -0.9°c |
Feels like temp | -2.7°c | 4.2°c | 1.8°c |
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Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.2 cm |
Max temp | 2.3°c | 2.4°c | 0.3°c |
Min temp | -2.8°c | 0.3°c | -1.8°c |
Feels like temp | -2.8°c | 2.1°c | 0.3°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 01/02/2025 |
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Next 3 days | 9.1 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 96 cm |
Lower piste depth | 25 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 57 out of 59 |
Resort opening date | Sat 07 Dec 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Mon 21 Apr 2025 |
Updated 18/02
High pressure over Eastern and Central Europe creates a strong barrier that is preventing low pressure and unsettled weather making its way in off the Atlantic. The result will be a cool but otherwise really stable week and weekend ahead for the French Alps.
Sun will be the order of the day for most of this week, with a few flutters of cloud cover moving in through the middle of this week before becoming permanent over the weekend. The freezing line will drop overnight, with lows of -9°C possible at 2,000m. From its nadir at 1,000m, the line will climb in the midday sun, reaching 2,000m every day, bringing spring-like conditions to make areas.
Early indicators are for some more snowfall to begin the new week, but it remains too early to tell whether this will bring meaningful snow to the region.
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.
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.
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.
I 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.
I love being in the mountains, meeting new people, having fun and a laugh. I also love boats, being on the water and fast cars !!!
I really hate paperwork !!!!
Having been lucky enough to ski from childhood, I’ve always loved spending time in the mountains, on and off the slopes. If you board, I can happily join you, although they say I’m not quite as bad on skis. I recently got into touring which has been a revelation.
I’m eternally grateful for being able to experience the mountains in the way that we do, and look forward to meeting like minded people every season for fun and snowy adventures.
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