resort altitude: | from 1350mm |
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ski area: | Serre Chevalier |
height at summit: | 2780m |
marked runs: | 250km |
snow park: | yes |
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nearest airports: |
chambery 3hrs geneva 3½hrs grenoble 2hrs lyon 3½hrs turin 1½hrs |
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rail: | briancon |
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Boasting 300 days of sunshine, Serre Chevalier is made up of various delightful villages. Fantastic scenery and excellent facilities make it a superb holiday base both winter and summer.
Serre Chevalier has a large ski area - 250km of pistes - and is fairly unique, a large resort but with traditional charm and atmosphere. Strung along a valley with all the slopes on one side, the skiing offers a good slection of things to do for all levels.
The low altitude of Serre Chevalier's villages make them great summer destinations too. Lots of activities for all the family, plus the beautiful old town of Briançon is close by.
Winter activities include:
Summer activities include:
Eating out: | good choice of restaurants in all the Serre Chevalier villages, lots of traditional fayre. |
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Apres ski: | many bars have live music. Not a wild apres ski place, but usually comfortable bars and good ambiance. |
Non skiers: | briançon is definitely worth a visit, especially the old town. |