Forecast today: Broken clouds
The resort’s north facing slopes sit between 1,200m and 2,800m, though in reality 80% lie above 2,000m, giving great snow reliability. In addition, the high treeline at over 2,100m means there are some great places to head to in a snowstorm. The once-antiquated lift system has seen investment in recent years and more new lifts are planned to speed up getting around even further, which is welcome as many of the lifts are still slow and old.
There are good beginner areas in the valley at Villeneuve and Le Monêtier, as well as higher up the hill at Serre Ratier. Fast learners will quickly get to enjoy the resort’s longer greens – we’d recommend those at Grande Alpe. Much of the rest of the pisted terrain is ideal for intermediates and there are great options both within and above the treeline. On a powder day, the area comes alive for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders, particularly in the high bowls at L’Eychauda and beneath the Pic de L’Yret.
Each of the Serre Chevalier villages are based on a simple old centre, with narrow cobbled streets lined by small shops, cosy bars, hotels and traditional restaurants. These give each a very French feel. Briancon is more of a town and its 17th Century, fortified centre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site – it is well worth exploring one afternoon or on a bad weather day.
There are numerous hotels in the valley, most of which are very reasonably priced and many have excellent facilities for children – the resort is very popular with French families (which also means it is best to avoid the French February half term as it can be crowded). Each village has its own quiet après ski scene, with the action focussed on small local bars and a quiet beer or vin chaud very much the order of the day.
Updated for 2024/25
The table below displays prices for “Peak Season” which covers most of the season – between 21 December and 30 March – other rates will be lower than this. Separate tickets are available for the individual sectors, but these are capped at one day each.
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Adult (12-64) | €63 | €178.50 | €325.50 |
Child (6-11) | €51.50 | €146.50 | €267 |
Senior (64-74) | €57.50 | €162.50 | €296 |
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Generally clear | Generally clear |
Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
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Generally clear | Mainly fair |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 2.1 cm | 3.9 cm | 3.2 cm | 2.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2.1 cm | 3.5 cm | 3.6 cm |
Max temp | -4.7°c | -4.1°c | -4.6°c | -4°c | -4.4°c | -4.9°c | -5°c | -5°c | -6.2°c | -4.9°c | -4.9°c | -6.4°c | -6.5°c | -6.5°c | -8.4°c | -5.2°c | -5.2°c | -8.5°c | -3.4°c | -3.4°c | -8.1°c | -5.4°c | -5.4°c | -7.9°c | -5.5°c | -5.4°c | -7.6°c | -6.4°c | -6.3°c | -6.9°c |
Min temp | -7.7°c | -4.7°c | -5°c | -5°c | -4.9°c | -5.9°c | -6.4°c | -6.2°c | -7.6°c | -7.5°c | -6.4°c | -8.1°c | -9.7°c | -8.4°c | -10.7°c | -12°c | -8.5°c | -9.4°c | -9.8°c | -8.1°c | -9.3°c | -10.1°c | -7.9°c | -10°c | -10.9°c | -8°c | -8.9°c | -9.7°c | -7°c | -8.1°c |
Feels like temp | -11.6°c | -8.1°c | -8.8°c | -8.7°c | -8.5°c | -8.4°c | -6.4°c | -8.8°c | -6.2°c | -7.5°c | -8.9°c | -10°c | -14.5°c | -11.5°c | -13.3°c | -12°c | -5.2°c | -8.5°c | -9.8°c | -3.4°c | -8.1°c | -10.1°c | -5.4°c | -7.9°c | -10.9°c | -5.5°c | -8°c | -13.9°c | -10.8°c | -11°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 2.1 cm |
Max temp | -4.7°c | -4.1°c | -4.6°c |
Min temp | -7.7°c | -4.7°c | -5°c |
Feels like temp | -11.6°c | -8.1°c | -8.8°c |
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Snow expected | 3.9 cm | 3.2 cm | 2.1 cm |
Max temp | -4°c | -4.4°c | -4.9°c |
Min temp | -5°c | -4.9°c | -5.9°c |
Feels like temp | -8.7°c | -8.5°c | -8.4°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.7 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 1.6 cm | 2 cm |
Max temp | 2.6°c | 2.6°c | 1°c | 1.8°c | 1.8°c | 1.2°c | 1.9°c | 2.2°c | 0.4°c | 2.6°c | 2.7°c | 0.4°c | 1.1°c | 1.1°c | -2°c | 1.1°c | 1.5°c | -2.4°c | 3.2°c | 3.3°c | -1.4°c | 1.3°c | 1.6°c | -1.5°c | 1.2°c | 1.6°c | -1.5°c | -0.2°c | 0.3°c | -1.1°c |
Min temp | -3.5°c | 1°c | 0.2°c | 0.2°c | 1.2°c | 0.5°c | -0.7°c | 0.4°c | -1.2°c | -2.8°c | 0.4°c | -1.8°c | -4.5°c | -2°c | -5.3°c | -7.9°c | -2.4°c | -5.2°c | -6.4°c | -1.4°c | -4.2°c | -6°c | -1.5°c | -4.3°c | -6.5°c | -1.5°c | -2.7°c | -4.5°c | -1.1°c | -2.9°c |
Feels like temp | -3.5°c | 2.4°c | 0.9°c | 0.2°c | 1.7°c | 1.1°c | -0.7°c | 1.7°c | 0.4°c | -2.8°c | 2.4°c | 0.4°c | -4.5°c | -1.7°c | -2°c | -7.9°c | 1°c | -2.4°c | -6.4°c | 2.8°c | -1.4°c | -6°c | 1.1°c | -1.5°c | -6.5°c | 1.1°c | -1.5°c | -4.5°c | -2.9°c | -1.1°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.6 cm |
Max temp | 2.6°c | 2.6°c | 1°c |
Min temp | -3.5°c | 1°c | 0.2°c |
Feels like temp | -3.5°c | 2.4°c | 0.9°c |
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Snow expected | 0.8 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.7 cm |
Max temp | 1.8°c | 1.8°c | 1.2°c |
Min temp | 0.2°c | 1.2°c | 0.5°c |
Feels like temp | 0.2°c | 1.7°c | 1.1°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 01/02/2025 |
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Next 3 days | 17.1 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 118 cm |
Lower piste depth | 40 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 56 out of 59 |
Resort opening date | Sat 07 Dec 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Mon 21 Apr 2025 |
Updated 07/02
Cold air and cloud flows in from the East starting with this weekend, bringing 20cm of snowfall to many areas in the French Alps. This will fall steadily over this weekend and, after a short break on Monday, will begin again on Tuesday.
The freezing line remains consistent at around 1,500m, bringing cool conditions to most areas and ensuring that this snow reaches almost all elevations. A distinct lack of sun over this period will shift as the week continues.
Log your upcoming trip to Serre Chevalier now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
Check out the programme below for meeting times and locations throughout the Reps’ time in resort. Please note these may be subject to change depending on Rep and external factors, such as weather. Meet your Rep at the social hour below, or reach out to them using the contact number or via the Ski Club App.
Your Ski Club Reps are in resort for one reason only; to help you discover better skiing. They are your personal resort gurus, with years of experience skiing here and around the world, who will bring you and your fellow Members together to conquer the mountain! Stay up to date with everything in resort, find the best spots for an après beer, and ski to your heart’s content.
Our Reps will be in resort between 4 January and 28 March 2025, skiing six days a week – Reps’ day off/changeover day is Sunday in this resort. Log your upcoming trip to Serre Chevalier now via the “My Trips” function on the Ski Club App to let your Rep know when you’ll be in resort. View contact details, meeting times & points, and social hour details now.
I completed the Reps course in December 2022 and have so far represented the club in Crans Montana, Cortina (Freshtracks) and in Ischgl last season. My passion for skiing was instilled by my parents at a young age and I have been fortunate enough to ski at a wide range of resorts in Europe and North America as well as sorties to Japan, Argentina, and New Zealand. In this coming season, I am looking forward to repping in Serre Chevalier in the first half of February, 2025 and I am also looking at trips to La Grave in January and Nendaz in March. Outside of snow sports, my main active pursuits are kitesurfing, tennis, golf and (increasingly) yoga. This Winter, I will also be driving an ambulance carrying medical supplies to Ukraine. I look forward to meeting members on the mountain and/or apres-ski.
I completed the repping course in December 2022 having been a ski club member for around 10 years, mainly skiing in Val d'isere where I've skied with some really great people and made some good friends.I started skiing in 1986/7 when I did a season in Val d'isere working in Dicks T Bar having never skied before I turned up looking for a job followed by a season in Meribel for a tour company. I've been lucky to have skied in many resorts around Europe including Val d'isere, 3 valleys, Zermatt and La Grave being some of my favourites and are looking forward to skiing with ski club members in some new resorts. In the early 2000s me and my wife Kathryn worked for Silver Ski for 2 seasons running a chalet without ending in divorce. To keep fit I enjoy cycling both road and mountain and playing golf and walking with my cocker spaniel in and around the North Yorkshire dales and moors close to where I live.
I love being in the mountains, meeting new people, having fun and a laugh. I also love boats, being on the water and fast cars !!!
I really hate paperwork !!!!
We are still in the process of assigning Reps for the 2024/25 winter season. Thank you for your patience whilst we make these arrangements.
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