Serre Chevalier Ski School

Turin or Grenoble are the closest airports to Serre Chevalier ski resort.

Fly

Serre Chevalier is just 1.5hrs from Turin airport, 2hrs from Grenoble. Local firms offer airport transfers e.g. SnowCab and Resalp –  LinkBus.

Train

It’s only 35 minutes drive from the TGV train station at Oulx (Italy), direct from Paris.

Drive

You can drive from one of the northern ferry ports in 10 hours. 

For a more detailed look at how to get to Serre Chevalier, click here.

Serre Chevalier ski resort is at 1491m altitude.

You’ve picked a fabulous resort for skiing – and a fabulous resort to keep your non-skiers happy too!

At the lower end of Serre Chevalier, enjoy BRIANCON and it’s fortified town – the Cité Vauban. Cobbled streets steeped in history, cafés (must stop: Café Turin), art galleries, tourist office, restaurants all overlooked by the Croix de Toulouse and the peaks that surround this alpine town.

The highest end of Serre Chevalier (LE MONETIER LES BAINS) boasts one of Europe’s largest thermal baths Les Grands Bains. Indoor and outdoor steaming pools, jets, plunge pools of differing temps, sauna, waterfall, … A must for skiers and non-skiers alike.

Because Serre Chevalier is a working valley, with farms and all-round businesses and it’s main town of Briançon, you will find everything you would expect to keep the locals and holidaymakers happy: theatre, cinemas, ice-rinks, no less than three large swimming centres, free bus service (with guest card), historic tours and all the usual winter activities such as snow-shoeing and dog-sledding.

Serre Chevalier has a dedicated Ski Bus that serves the whole valley using the main valley road (Route Nationale). Expect to pay around 2€pp for each journey or 4€pp for a day bus ticket.

If you’re looking to simply get from and to your accommodation to the nearest lift (in your sector e.g. staying in the village of MONETIER LES BAINS and want to get to the BACHAS chair lift), use the local buses (or Le Petit Train in Villeneuve. These services are FREE with your lift pass or guest card (for non-skiers).

Serre Chevalier isn’t as expensive as highly popular international resorts like Val d’Isere or Courchevel. The prices in the ski area is reasonable, although eating on the mountain and staying in high end accommodation will require you to spend more.

There are plenty of budget options for the whole family, including cozy style chalets, self catered apartments and snack style places to eat.

Serre Chevalier is a great place to go for first timers with 18 green runs and 31 blue runs to explore. There are special areas designated for beginners with gentle nursery slopes and interactive games for kids to discover. If you’re a beginner and contemplating Serre Chevalier vallée for your next ski holiday, then you’ve made a great choice!

There are plenty of ski schools to choose from and ski lessons for all ages and abilities. If you’re looking for private ski lessons, we have private instructors who can help boost your confidence and teach you how to make the most of your time on the mountain.

Serre Chevalier valley is nestled in the southern alps, close to the Italian border. Serre Chevalier is pretty reliable when it comes to snow quality and coverage throughout the winter. Most of Serre Chevalier’s slopes are north facing, meaning the snow stays in the shade for longer.

Serre Chevalier usually opens in early December. Check the official Serre Chevalier opening and closing dates here.

Each lift station in Serre Chevalier has a childcare centre, whether it is a local creche or an ESF-run ‘garderie’. There are very few childcare options other than these so we’ve ensured that our friends at independent travel company EurekaSKI will advise you on the most suitable option for your child/ren based on where you’re staying. From time to time they have a nanny service, so get in touch quick!

• www.serre-chevalier.com – Tourist Office website
  www.eurekaski.com – Independent news & useful articles