How big is Serre Chevalier?
Serre Chevalier has 250 trails served by 57 lifts — 5th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in France. On lifts it ranks 6th of the 15.
Serre Chevalier resort guide
Hautes-Alpes, France
Extensive terrain with 250km of pistes in the Southern Alps
Serre Chevalier at a glance
250
Trails
57
Lifts
9,186ft
Top
3,937ft
Base
5,249ft
Vertical
TRN
Nearest airport, 55 mi
20% beginner50% intermediate30% advanced
Serre Chevalier offers one of France's largest ski areas with excellent snow conditions and diverse terrain.
Your questions about Serre Chevalier, answered
How high is Serre Chevalier?
The lifts run from 3,937ft at the base to 9,186ft at the top, a vertical of 5,249ft. 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 trails 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 November 14 to May 30, about 199 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 61in, 29in of new snow and 4.3 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Serre Chevalier?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Turin (TRN), Italy, 55 mi away in a straight line. Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF) is 58 mi, Cuneo (CUF), Italy is 59 mi. 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 ticket 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.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Serre Chevalier
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- TurinTRN55 mi · major airport
- Chambéry Aix les BainsCMF58 mi
- CuneoCUF59 mi
Travel time to Serre Chevalier
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 20m · 3,861 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 55m · 78 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 45m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Turin (TRN)
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,951 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 50m · 75 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 50m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Cuneo (CUF)
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,971 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h · 80 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 5m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Serre Chevalier lift ticket 2025/26
€3356-day adult Serre Chevalier Vallée · ≈$384
€56 per day · 4.5 km of trails per € · #7 of 15 for value in France
86value scoreOutstanding value
Serre Chevalier trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Serre Chevalier. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Serre Chevalier has 250 trails and 57 lifts, running from 3,937ft to 9,186ft.
Why go to Serre Chevalier
- Excellent snow record
- Great for all skill levels
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good value for money
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Great for families
Things to know
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited challenging terrain
Skiing and snowboarding Serre Chevalier by ability level
Beginners
Serre Chevalier is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
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.
Our take on Serre Chevalier
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: serre-chevalier.com
More on Serre Chevalier
- Serre Chevalier snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Serre Chevalier snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Serre Chevalier lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in FranceLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in France
Ski resorts near Serre Chevalier
- Claviere, Italy9 mi
- Bardonecchia, Italy11 mi
- Sauze d'Oulx, Italy14 mi
- Sestriere, Italy15 mi
- Pragelato, Italy19 mi
- Les Deux Alpes22 mi
Distances are straight-line, not by road.