Serre Chevalier resort guide

How big is Serre Chevalier?

Serre Chevalier has 250 pistes served by 57 lifts — 5th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in France. On lifts it ranks 6th of the 15.

How high is Serre Chevalier?

The lifts run from 1200m at the base to 2800m at the top, a vertical of 1600m. Of the 15 resorts we track in France, that is the 10th highest, with the 10th biggest vertical.

Is Serre Chevalier good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Serre Chevalier split 20% beginner, 50% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 27% beginner and 32% advanced across the resorts we track in France.

On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Serre Chevalier?

Over the last ten winters Serre Chevalier has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 14 November to 30 May, about 199 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 154cm, 74cm of new snow and 4.3 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Serre Chevalier?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Turin (TRN), Italy, 89km away in a straight line. Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF) is 93km, Cuneo (CUF), Italy is 95km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Serre Chevalier?

A 6-day adult Serre Chevalier Vallée costs €335 for 2025/26, or €56 a day. For value it ranks 7th of the 15 resorts we price in France.