Serre Chevalier (1200 - 2800 m)

Opening of the ski season : from 13^th of December 2025 to 19^th of April 2026
Photo : © Office de tourisme Serre Chevalier

Last update : Wednesday 28 January 2026


Weather observations : Chutes de neige

Weather trends : Soleil

A true Alpine giant in the Southern Alps, Serre Chevalier Vallée spans 1,200 to 2,800 meters altitude in the Hautes-Alpes, offering one of Europe's largest ski domains with 250 kilometers of slopes across 410 hectares of marked terrain. Dominated by Pic de Serre Chevalier (2,800 m) and immersed in prestigious mountain massifs (Combeynot, Galibier, Chamoissière), the domain organizes around four picturesque villages: Briançon UNESCO Vauban heritage fortress at slope base, Chantemerle traditional charming village, Villeneuve verdant epicenter, Monêtier-les-Bains thermal relaxation station.

The ski domain offers 82 runs of all levels: 15 green runs for learning, 26 blue runs for progression, 28 red runs for carving, 13 black runs for expert skiers. With generous 1,600-meter vertical and 80% of domain above 2,000 meters altitude, snow is guaranteed December-April. The domain enchants confirmed skiers with mythical "Vauban" great descent (illuminated red run night Briançon), high-altitude mountaineers with exceptional panorama sectors, beginners with 5 marked progressive secured fun areas (Aravet, Méa, Fontaine Couverte, Croix Noire, Chantemerle).

Fifty-six modern and nostalgic ski lifts (2 aerial tramways, 6 cable cars, 21 rapid detachable chairlifts + fixed grip, 27 drag lifts, magic carpets + rope tows) efficiently serve domain under 10 minutes average wait. Transport capacity 81,776 pers/h, cumulative lift length 59.7 km.

Serre Chevalier welcomes skiers of all levels with exceptional leisure offer: 4 snowparks (freestyle zones, boardercross, FunnyCross, Mélèzone local wood), 1 sledding run equipped, night skiing 22:30 (Vauban run Briançon + Villeneuve), first tracks sunrise exclusive, Ice Karting ice-adapted snowmobiles.

Complementary to alpine, Nordic domain 44 km runs (35 km valley + complementary routes): 8 tracked loops classic + skating, biathlon stadium 24 targets international competitions, retro VTT snow route. 14 km snowshoe marked trails, 20 km hiking discovery paths crossing villages hamlets larch forests.

Grands Bains Monêtier Thermal Baths 4,500 m² relaxation, covered indoor pools, spa, après-ski relaxation integrated domain. Michelin 3-star restaurants (Monêtier), regional gastronomy, free daily animations. Direct Paris TGV access 6h, Grenoble 1.5h, Marseille 3.5h. Briançon UNESCO heritage Vauban fortified city 300 days sunshine/year exceptional micro-climate.

Serre Chevalier Vallée = complete mountain destination families-couples-groups: big alpine skiing, comprehensive Nordic, historical heritage, gastronomy, thermal wellness, year-round animations. Season guaranteed December-April 80% runs > 2,000m altitude.

1331 m

Briançon

1358 m

Saint Chaffrey - Place du téléphérique

2058 m

Col du Lautaret

2100 m

Ratier

2176 m

Monetier (Bachas)

2250 m

Méa

2398 m

Prorel

2698 m

Cucumelle