An impressive, large linked ski area, based mainly on characterful old villages such as Monetiers, Grand Serre Che has even been described as a ‘Provence in the snow’. Combining sheltered wooded runs with open bowls, it is an intermediate paradise and a mecca for snowboarders.


Serre Chevalier 1400m-2800m:

The most centrally located resort in the circuit and the most lively, also called Villeneuve-la-Salle, it boasts a modern centre with fitness facilities, pool and horseriding, ice rink and creche. Across the road and river is the more traditional La Salle area, with its stone houses, restaurants and bars.
Non skiing: ice rink, swimming pool, cinema, museum, fitness centre, bar, pub, discos, piano-bar.

Ski Facts:
Grand Serre Che: 250km with 110 pistes, 13 black, 55red, 21 blue, 21 green, snow park, boardercross, 45km cross- country.
Locally Chantemerle/Villeneuve: 170km with 64 pistes: 9 green, 15 blue, 30 red, 10 black.

Lift Passes:Grand Serre Che: 6 days Adult €152.50, Child (6-11yrs) €108.Chantemerle/Villeneuve: 6 days Adult €130, Child (6-11yrs) €96.

Ski School: ESF Serre Chevalier www.esf-serrechevalier.com tel 0033 492 20 30 57.

Children: The Smurfs (6mths-3yrs) tel 0033 492 24 70 95.
Travel: By car Calais 613 miles. By rail: Into Briançon. By air: Turin 1.5hrs.

Nightlife: Le LB Bar

NOTE: Prices are approximate and are to be used as a guide only. Travel distances are approximate. Travel times are subject to road conditions.