Welcome to the winter travel guide and information fact sheet for the alpine resort of Serre Chevalier in France. If you would like to view the summer season resort information please click on the "summer guide" tab displayed below the resort image.
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Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Serre Chevalier in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
Resort height:
Ski Range:
Number of lifts:
KMs of piste:
Glacier:
Beginners:
Intermediate:
Advanced:
1200 m
1350-2735 m
68
250 km
Travel information
Airport (option 1):
Airport (option 2):
Airport (option 3):
Nearest Railway station:
Distance from Calais:
Turin (2h)
Chambery (2h 50m)
Lyon (3h)
Briancon (4 miles)
724 miles (approx)
Good points
Lovely wooded slopes
Good value
Varied skiing
Not so good
Can get really busy during French school holidays
Too many slow old lifts
Limited nightlife
Description
Serre Chevalier is a collection of small villages all linked by ski bus and efficient lift system. You get a real sense of French ambience as most of the accommodation is family owned and not be spoiled by mass market tourism. Making it enjoyable for those traveller who seek traditional unspoilt resorts.