Serre Chevalier
France, Hautes-Alpes
Extensive terrain with 250km of pistes in the Southern Alps
Resort Statistics
250
Pistes
57
Lifts
2800m
Max Elevation
20%
Beginner
2025/2026 Piste Map
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Pros
- Excellent snow record
- Great for all skill levels
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good value for money
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Great for families
Cons
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited challenging terrain
Skill Level Guide
Beginner
Serre Chevalier is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediate
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Serre Chevalier offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Serre Chevalier, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Resort Summary
Food & Dining
Good
Après-Ski
Good
Price Level
Mid-Range
Facilities
Travel from UK
By Car
Time:10-12 hours
Distance:950 km
Route:
Channel Tunnel → Paris → Lyon → Grenoble → Serre Chevalier
By Plane
Airport:Grenoble Airport (GNB)
Flight:1h 30min
Transfer:1h 15min by bus/shuttle
By Train
Time:8-10 hours
Changes:2-3 changes
Route:
Eurostar to Paris → TGV to Lyon → TER to Grenoble → Bus to Serre Chevalier