Serre Chevalier
At the heart of the giants
Between Briançon and the peaks of the Écrins, Serre Chevalier combines a large ski area, thrills and prestige. A veritable heavyweight of the French ski scene, the resort attracts enthusiasts from all over the world every year. The mountains express themselves unfiltered: XXL panoramas, legendary descents, great passes, characterful villages and top-of-the-range infrastructures. Whether you’ve come to push your limits or simply to savor the art of living in the Alps, Serre Chevalier is a must-see destination in winter and summer alike.
The reference
for the Hautes-Alpes
Serre Chevalier is quite simply the largest ski area in the Hautes-Alpes. Ranked among the top 10 French resorts, it extends its 250 kilometers of slopes from Briançon, a Vauban town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the villages of Chantemerle, Villeneuve and Monêtier-les-Bains. Top-of-the-range is not a slogan here, but a reality: luxury hotels, led by Club Med, modern infrastructures and the famous Grands Bains du Monêtier, a temple to Alpine well-being.
Sensations
all year round
While skiing remains the mainstay of Serre Chevalier, the resort also plays the four-season card. Hiking and MOUNTAIN BIKING on the trails, vertiginous zip lines, climbing the mythical cols of the Tour de France (Izoard, Granon, Galibier), rafting and kayaking in the Guisane, climbing not forgetting the natural and ecological Chantemerle lake, ideal for taking a breather after a hard day’s work. Here, adrenalin and fresh air go hand in hand.
On the road to
the 2030 Olympic Games
The story is accelerating: Serre Chevalier and Briançon are part of the Olympic plan for the 2030 Winter Games to be held in France. This international recognition confirms the resort’s status as a major snow sports destination. For the Hautes-Alpes, it’s a rendezvous with history, and for Serre Chevalier, an opportunity to write a new chapter in its legend.
Serre Chevalier
in figures
| SKI LIFTS | 59 |
| TRACKS | 90 |
| KM DESCENT | 250 |
an authentic high-end mountain
Serre Chevalier highlights
Culture
Altitude Jazz festival
From intimate concerts in hilltop hideaways to grand stages in the heart of the resorts, the event combines international headliners with local discoveries. The spirit is festive, curious and resolutely open: mixed jazz, warm groove, improvised flights of fancy…
Culture
Big DJ set
Against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the turntables heat up, transforming the resort into an open-air dancefloor.
Sport
Grand prix de Serre Chevalier
A friendly atmosphere, thrills and a grandiose setting: a 100% mountain cocktail to the sound of the gentle or crazy rides of the thousands of participants in the Grand Prix de Serre Che’.
Practical notebook
- Trail map
- Webcam
- Snow bulletin
- Lodging
Need advice?
The tourist office,
your local ally
Good deals, ideas for activities, personalized advice: don’t hesitate to come and meet or contact the Tourist Office teams to make the most of your destination.
Serre Chevalier
Route de Pré-Long, 05240 La Salle-les-Alpes
See also
An ibex warms up in the sun after a harsh winter
Destinations
Briançonnais
Briançon and the Collégiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas in the snow
