Sun, Aug 2 Today
24° 14°
Wind 20 km/h
Precipitation 2 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Last review 8 months ago
Slopes
250 km Green
45.7 km 15 pistas
Blue
79.3 km 26 pistas
Red
85.4 km 28 pistas
Black
39.6 km 13 pistas
Season 2025/2026
December 6, 2025
April 19, 2026
Community Scores
Media 5 /5
Snow quality 5
Grooming 5
No queues 4
Information & Sources
Máxima 2830m
Mínima 1200m
Vertical drop
1630 m
Desnivel
Ski Map
FORFAIT PASS
Precio/Día
Resort website 60.00€
Weather
7-day forecast
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Storm risk
Mon, Aug 3
25° 14°
Wind 15 km/h
Precipitation 1 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Tue, Aug 4
19° 13°
Wind 13 km/h
Precipitation 2 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Wed, Aug 5
23° 11°
Wind 10 km/h
Precipitation 1 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Thu, Aug 6
23° 12°
Wind 12 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Fri, Aug 7
20° 11°
Wind 14 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Sat, Aug 8
20° 9°
Wind 13 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Source: Open-Meteo
About the resort
🏔️ History
Opened in 1941 with the construction of the iconic Chantemerle cable car, Serre Chevalier is one of the largest and oldest ski areas in the Southern French Alps. It seamlessly links the historic, UNESCO-listed citadel of Briançon with several traditional villages stretching along the Guisane valley.
☀️ Best days
March. Benefiting from a unique Mediterranean-alpine climate, it boasts 300 days of sunshine a year. March delivers brilliant bluebird mornings and mild afternoons, with snow holding up excellently among its famous larch forests.
🚫 Days to avoid
The February school holidays, particularly for the Marseille and Southern France zone, when traffic and lift queues from the valley floor become heavy.
💡 Community tip
This resort is an absolute lifesaver on bad weather days, thanks to its immense, ancient larch forests that block the wind and provide incredible visibility. Stay in Villeneuve or Chantemerle for the most centralized ski access. After a hard day's skiing, treat yourself to the natural thermal baths in Monêtier-les-Bains.
Nearest Airports
Turin Caselle Airport
TRN 120 min drive
Grenoble Alpes-Isère Airport
GNB 150 min drive
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
LYS 180 min drive
Train Stations
Oulx (Italy)
Direct transfer available 45 min drive transfer
Briançon
Direct transfer available 15 min drive transfer
🚗 Main access: If driving from northern France, cross the Fréjus tunnel to Oulx (Italy), climb over the Montgenèvre pass, and drive down into Briançon and the Serre Chevalier villages. From the south, take the A51 motorway to Tallard, then the N85 and N94 roads straight to Briançon.
⚠️ Chains and traffic: Crossing the Montgenèvre pass can be tricky during snowstorms. Under the Loi Montagne, winter tires or chains are mandatory from Nov 1st to Mar 31st. Be prepared for delays on Saturdays near the Fréjus tunnel or on the southern approach.
Local Tips
💡 AltiGo transport network: To hop from one village to another once you've arrived, use the local AltiGo buses. They are very inexpensive and will save you the hassle of driving and finding parking spots during your holiday.
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