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Serre Chevalier Overview

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Serre Chevalier

Situated close to the Ecrins national park, the Serre Chevalier valley is made up of Briançon (a world heritage city declared by UNESCO) and 3 other villages Saint-Chaffrey/Chantemerle, Villeneuve / La Salle les Alpes and Monetier Les Bains. With 250 km of marked ski pistes the Serre Chevalier Valley is the no.1 non-linked ski area in France. There are ski slopes suitable for all snow sports, skiing through either the large natural gulley's or exploring the huge larch forests. The high alpine area is renowned for its off-piste and every aspect of this ski resort give the town a sporty and fun reputation. There different zones in the ski area where skiers can learn about the various dangers in the mountains. The Arva Park allows budding off-piste skiers a training area for the use of avalanche transceivers. It's worth a note that in Serre Chevalier the ski runs are left in their raw state after a snowfall. There is minimal grooming of the snow, allowing powder skiers to make the most of their day in safe and natural conditions. A true taste of the backcountry. Finally, there is an area which is dedicated to snowboarding, friendly and safe, its right in the middle of the ski area, between the snow park and the border cross course. The area is finished off by the "cool zone" with music and a barbeque. Serre Chevalier Valley also has a wellness centre, Les Grands Bains, a 4500m2 expanse dedicated to ‘relaxation' and aesthetics. The centre has interior and exterior thermal baths that rest at a very pleasant 44 ° C. In the Serre Chevalier valley, visitors can combine skiing and mountain activities with cultural activities: discover of the local sundials, the churches, chapels and religious heritage, the Sacred Art Museum, music festivals and the "Snow Culture" tour in which people can learn about the local history, cultural events, art, nature and the local population, all in a very original way. As a "Family Plus" certified ski resort, the Serre Chevalier valley is a stress free place to holiday with the family. After the warm local welcome there are activities for families to enjoy all together. Special entertainment and events suitable for all age groups are organised throughout the season, families receive discounted rates making the stay that bit easier on the pocket.

Elevation

Summit

9186ft
Vertical Drop

5249ft
Base

3937ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

23%

Intermediate Runs

32%

Advanced Runs

32%

Expert Runs

13%

Runs

155 MILES

Terrain Parks

Skiable Terrain

4445 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 62
Gondolas & Trams: 6
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 7
High Speed Quads: 4
Quad Chairs: 7
Triple Chairs: 3
Double Chairs: 1
Surface Lifts: 34

Tourist Office

05240 SERRE CHEVALIER

France

Phone: +33 (0)4 92 24 98 98

contact@serre-chevalier.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/15/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/28/2013

Years Open: 72

Serre Chevalier Reviews

by teisphil 9th March 2013
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 2
Station familiale mais gestion des forfaits pas adaptÃ©e aux enfants

Pros: Exposition, qualitÃ© des pistes, services
Cons: Le remplacement du forfait perdu vous fait perdre la journÃ©e et vous coutera 5â¬
by acecurry888 8th September 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 5
Great on and off the piste

Pros: Lots of different and varied runs
Cons: expensive, not great for nordic skiing
by jimyoung2001 13th January 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 3
Serre Che review

Pros: Massive area
Cons: Big crowds. really expensive
by anonymous_user 13th December 2007
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 5
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Sierre-Chevalier, Serra Chevalier, Serre-Chevalire, Serrchevallier, Serre-Chevallier, Chantemerle, Serre Chaveiler, Serrechevalier, Monetier, Serre Che, Serrechevallier, Serchevalier, Serre-Chevalier

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