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Often considered the hidden gem of the southern French Alps, Serre Chevalier is comprised of four villages sharing a huge 250km of high quality, varied terrain.
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Forecast today: Generally clear
- Max temp: 3.2 °c
- Min temp: -5.5 °c
- Last snowed: Mon 16 Feb
The Ski Club has withdrawn our Reps Service from Serre Chevalier for winter 2025/26 and beyond; please accept our apologies for any disappointment. We encourage Members to use the App and Facebook groups to keep in touch with fellow Members when in resort.
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There are four resort bases to choose from in the Serre Chevalier valley
Beginner
Fast lifts- Intermediate
- Resort Activities
- Advanced
Aprés- Snow
- Value
Pros and cons
- Large, varied mountain with options for all
- Fantastic variety of tree-lined slopes – great for bad weather
- Good value and relatively unknown outside of France
- Busy through-roads in the main resort towns
- Although they have improved, still a lot of slow lifts
- High-altitude links between sectors can close in bad weather
On the Slopes
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.
In the Resort
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.
Getting to Serre Chevalier
- Turin airport: 2 hours
- Grenoble airport: 2.5 hours
- Lyon airport: 3 hours
- Calais: approximately 12 hours driving (610 miles)
Season Dates
Season Dates
- Opens: Saturday 7 December 2025
- Closes: Sunday 12 April April 2026 – different resort bases may have different closing dates throughout April 2026.
Lift Pass Prices
Updated for 2025/26
Children aged 5 or under, and seniors 75 or over, ski for free upon presentation to the lift pass office. Slightly cheaper rates are available in the main season for:
- Day tickets offering a maximum five ski lift journeys
- Six day tickets with a cap of 30 ski lift journeys over this period
| // | 1 Day | 3 Days | 6 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Season (20 December 2025 – 27 March 2026) | |||
| Adult (12-64) | €65.60 | €185.50 | €335 |
| Child (6-11) | €53.50 | €152 | €274.50 |
| Senior (64-74) | €59.50 | €169 | €305 |
| // | 1 Day | 3 Days | 6 Days |
| Early & Late Season (6-19 December 2025 & 28 March – 12 April 2026) | |||
| Adult (12-64) | €52.50 | €148.40 | €268 |
| Child (6-11) | €43 | €121.70 | €219.80 |
| Senior (64-74) | €48 | €135 | €243.90 |
Resort holidays
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Serre Chevalier PDFTop (2800m)
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| Max temp | -4.3°c | -4.3°c | -6.1°c | -7°c | -7.2°c | -7.5°c | -5.8°c | -5.9°c | -7.8°c | -1.8°c | -1.8°c | -4.9°c | 1.2°c | 1.2°c | -2.5°c | -0.5°c | -0.5°c | -3.9°c | 0.3°c | 0.3°c | -3.5°c | -0.6°c | -0.6°c | -3.1°c | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -4.6°c | -4.5°c | -4.6°c | -6.4°c |
| Min temp | -7.8°c | -6.1°c | -6.6°c | -7.3°c | -7.9°c | -7.9°c | -7.8°c | -7.9°c | -8.1°c | -7°c | -4.9°c | -5.2°c | -4.6°c | -2.5°c | -3.8°c | -4.2°c | -3.9°c | -4.3°c | -4.5°c | -3.5°c | -5.1°c | -5.8°c | -3.1°c | -4.4°c | -5.7°c | -4.6°c | -5.8°c | -6.6°c | -6.4°c | -7.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -13.7°c | -8°c | -10.7°c | -11.9°c | -13.6°c | -14.9°c | -14.8°c | -11.4°c | -12.9°c | -12.2°c | -5.5°c | -9.1°c | -4.6°c | 1.1°c | -2.5°c | -8.3°c | -4.2°c | -8.3°c | -8.8°c | 0.3°c | -3.5°c | -9.8°c | -3.6°c | -6.6°c | -5.7°c | -2.4°c | -8.1°c | -10.4°c | -9.6°c | -12.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 5.9 cm |
| Max temp | -4.3°c | -4.3°c | -6.1°c |
| Min temp | -7.8°c | -6.1°c | -6.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -13.7°c | -8°c | -10.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 4.9 cm | 5.8 cm | 5.8 cm |
| Max temp | -7°c | -7.2°c | -7.5°c |
| Min temp | -7.3°c | -7.9°c | -7.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -11.9°c | -13.6°c | -14.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -5.8°c | -5.9°c | -7.8°c |
| Min temp | -7.8°c | -7.9°c | -8.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -14.8°c | -11.4°c | -12.9°c |
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| Max temp | -1.8°c | -1.8°c | -4.9°c |
| Min temp | -7°c | -4.9°c | -5.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -12.2°c | -5.5°c | -9.1°c |
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| Max temp | 1.2°c | 1.2°c | -2.5°c |
| Min temp | -4.6°c | -2.5°c | -3.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.6°c | 1.1°c | -2.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -0.5°c | -0.5°c | -3.9°c |
| Min temp | -4.2°c | -3.9°c | -4.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.3°c | -4.2°c | -8.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 0.3°c | 0.3°c | -3.5°c |
| Min temp | -4.5°c | -3.5°c | -5.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.8°c | 0.3°c | -3.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.7 cm | 2.3 cm | 4.2 cm |
| Max temp | -0.6°c | -0.6°c | -3.1°c |
| Min temp | -5.8°c | -3.1°c | -4.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.8°c | -3.6°c | -6.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 2.1 cm | 4.7 cm | 6.9 cm |
| Max temp | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -4.6°c |
| Min temp | -5.7°c | -4.6°c | -5.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.7°c | -2.4°c | -8.1°c |
Resort (1200m)
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| Max temp | 3.1°c | 3.2°c | -0.5°c | 1.1°c | 1.1°c | -1.4°c | 2.3°c | 2.3°c | -1.4°c | 6.1°c | 6.1°c | 1.4°c | 8.9°c | 8.9°c | 4°c | 7.5°c | 7.5°c | 2.6°c | 8°c | 8°c | 3°c | 6.8°c | 6.8°c | 3.5°c | 5.1°c | 5.1°c | 2.2°c | 3.6°c | 3.6°c | 0.6°c |
| Min temp | -5.5°c | -0.5°c | -1.8°c | -2.3°c | -1.4°c | -2.1°c | -2.8°c | -1.4°c | -3.1°c | -3.2°c | 1.4°c | -0.5°c | -0.7°c | 4°c | 1.5°c | 0.5°c | 2.6°c | 0.7°c | 0.1°c | 3°c | -0.1°c | -1.6°c | 3.5°c | 1.2°c | -0.6°c | 2.2°c | 0°c | -1.3°c | 0.6°c | -1.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.5°c | 2.8°c | -0.5°c | -2.3°c | -2.2°c | -1.4°c | -6.1°c | -0.4°c | -1.4°c | -3.2°c | 5.6°c | 1.2°c | -0.7°c | 8.1°c | 3.6°c | 0.4°c | 5.7°c | 2.3°c | 0.1°c | 7.3°c | 2.7°c | -1.6°c | 6.2°c | 3.3°c | -0.6°c | 4.6°c | 2.1°c | -1.3°c | 1.2°c | 0.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 2.8 cm |
| Max temp | 3.1°c | 3.2°c | -0.5°c |
| Min temp | -5.5°c | -0.5°c | -1.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.5°c | 2.8°c | -0.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.6 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.7 cm |
| Max temp | 1.1°c | 1.1°c | -1.4°c |
| Min temp | -2.3°c | -1.4°c | -2.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.3°c | -2.2°c | -1.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 2.3°c | 2.3°c | -1.4°c |
| Min temp | -2.8°c | -1.4°c | -3.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.1°c | -0.4°c | -1.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.1°c | 6.1°c | 1.4°c |
| Min temp | -3.2°c | 1.4°c | -0.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.2°c | 5.6°c | 1.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.9°c | 8.9°c | 4°c |
| Min temp | -0.7°c | 4°c | 1.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.7°c | 8.1°c | 3.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 7.5°c | 7.5°c | 2.6°c |
| Min temp | 0.5°c | 2.6°c | 0.7°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.4°c | 5.7°c | 2.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8°c | 8°c | 3°c |
| Min temp | 0.1°c | 3°c | -0.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.1°c | 7.3°c | 2.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | 6.8°c | 6.8°c | 3.5°c |
| Min temp | -1.6°c | 3.5°c | 1.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.6°c | 6.2°c | 3.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 1.8 cm |
| Max temp | 5.1°c | 5.1°c | 2.2°c |
| Min temp | -0.6°c | 2.2°c | 0°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.6°c | 4.6°c | 2.1°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 16/02/2026 |
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| Next 3 days | 44 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 165 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 100 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 55 out of 59 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 06 Dec 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 19 Apr 2026 |
France
Updated 17/02
Strong snowfall continues into this week after last week’s incredible numbers – with the avalanche risk remaining very high as a result, with Level 4 (High) and Level 5 (Very High) dominating across the French Alps. Around 25cm of snowfall is coming down on Tuesday with flurries continuing into Wednesday, with cloud and obscured conditions in play. This will reach most elevations as the freezing line remains close to 1,000m throughout, taking a long walk off a short pier overnight as it hits sea level.
Another large snowfall is due on Thursday, continuing to bring excellent snow but maintaining this avalanche cycle – this new snow is sitting on a persistent weak layer dating from December that has been causing issues all winter, and remains a severe risk now.
Temperatures remain cold, with the freezing line holding fast at around 1,500m. This means that around 70cm of snowfall will hit upper slopes, with decent totals of 20cm reaching lower slopes, too.
Cloud clears – as does the snow – over Friday and into Saturday, meaning those of you still skiing may well experience amazing conditions now that this new loading of snow has had a chance to sinter and bind to the layers below; although with a persistent weak layer in play this will remain dangerous for some time.
Conditions take a marked turn towards spring, with sun during the day and cold temperatures overnight, creating a distinct freeze-thaw cycle.
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Planning your next adventure to Serre Chevalier? Use the Ski Club’s handy guide to accommodation options in the region to help make your next holiday perfect.
Hôtel Le Monêtier
Monetier-les-Bains / Serre Chevalier
Hôtel Le Monêtier offers spectacular views of snow-covered peaks from its location in the heart of Europe’s highest valley. Open year-round, this four-star hotel welcomes you into a living space with a cosy atmosphere featuring the Stabatio restaurant and 21 rooms (42 people in total).
- Close to the town centre
- Parking (with extra fees)
- Popular restaurant with our terrace offering epic views on the mountains
Contact Email: / 04 92 55 40 70
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Hôtel Le Rock Noir
La Salle-les-Alpes / Serre Chevalier
With 32 rooms, a flat, a bar and restaurant serving gourmet cuisine, and a wellness area with indoor pool, it’s the ideal place for an unforgettable stay in the mountains. An ideal location for experiencing the mountains at their very best, and a warm atmosphere to make the most of your stay with friends or family.
- Cosy hotel
- Ski Lift in front of the hotel
- Relaxing Area (swimming pool & sauna)
- Warming restaurant open every day
Contact Email: / 0492255490
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