Forecast today: Generally clear
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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Snow | Light snow shwr |
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Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow | Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
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Broken clouds | ![]() Partly cloudy |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2.7 cm | 12.6 cm | 1.7 cm | 6.1 cm | 13.5 cm | 0.9 cm | 2.6 cm | 2.9 cm | 1.9 cm | 2.1 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.8 cm | 1.6 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 1.8 cm | 2.6 cm | 7.7 cm | 6.5 cm | 0.7 cm | 2.1 cm | 0.3 cm |
Max temp | -1.6°c | -1.5°c | -2.4°c | -1.1°c | -1.1°c | -4.3°c | -4°c | -4°c | -5.6°c | -4.7°c | -4.7°c | -6.3°c | -4.6°c | -4.6°c | -6.3°c | -4.2°c | -4.2°c | -6°c | -4°c | -4°c | -6°c | -4.1°c | -4.1°c | -6.5°c | -4.6°c | -4.6°c | -6.9°c | -4.6°c | -4.6°c | -7.2°c |
Min temp | -6.6°c | -2.7°c | -4.4°c | -3.4°c | -4.3°c | -6.1°c | -6.3°c | -5.6°c | -6.9°c | -7.3°c | -6.3°c | -7.2°c | -7.7°c | -6.3°c | -7.9°c | -8.2°c | -6°c | -7.3°c | -7°c | -6°c | -7.8°c | -8.1°c | -6.5°c | -8.7°c | -8.2°c | -6.9°c | -8.9°c | -8.7°c | -7.2°c | -9°c |
Feels like temp | -6.6°c | -5.9°c | -6.5°c | -7.4°c | -5.8°c | -10°c | -11.2°c | -9.1°c | -10.9°c | -11.4°c | -9°c | -6.3°c | -7.7°c | -4.6°c | -6.3°c | -8.2°c | -7.7°c | -9.6°c | -11.3°c | -8°c | -10.2°c | -8.1°c | -7.5°c | -6.5°c | -8.2°c | -8.3°c | -6.9°c | -8.7°c | -8.2°c | -7.2°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -1.6°c | -1.5°c | -2.4°c |
Min temp | -6.6°c | -2.7°c | -4.4°c |
Feels like temp | -6.6°c | -5.9°c | -6.5°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 2.7 cm | 12.6 cm |
Max temp | -1.1°c | -1.1°c | -4.3°c |
Min temp | -3.4°c | -4.3°c | -6.1°c |
Feels like temp | -7.4°c | -5.8°c | -10°c |
Thu 20 Mar | Fri 21 Mar | Sat 22 Mar | Sun 23 Mar | Mon 24 Mar | Tue 25 Mar | Wed 26 Mar | Thu 27 Mar | Fri 28 Mar | Sat 29 Mar | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 4.2 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 5 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.4 cm | 1.5 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 1.2 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.5 cm | 1.3 cm | 3.4 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.2 cm |
Max temp | 6°c | 6.6°c | 2.7°c | 5.2°c | 5.2°c | 1.6°c | 3.1°c | 3.1°c | 0.6°c | 3.4°c | 3.4°c | 0.7°c | 3.1°c | 3.1°c | 0.6°c | 4.1°c | 4.1°c | 0.9°c | 4.3°c | 4.3°c | 0.8°c | 4.3°c | 4.3°c | 0.5°c | 3.6°c | 3.6°c | 0.3°c | 3.4°c | 3.4°c | 0°c |
Min temp | -5.1°c | 2.4°c | 0°c | -0.4°c | 1.6°c | -0.4°c | -1°c | 0.6°c | -0.7°c | -1.8°c | 0.7°c | -0.7°c | -1.5°c | 0.6°c | -1.7°c | -2.2°c | 0.9°c | -1.2°c | -1.7°c | 0.8°c | -1.6°c | -2.9°c | 0.5°c | -2.5°c | -3.1°c | 0.3°c | -2.2°c | -3.7°c | 0°c | -2.8°c |
Feels like temp | -8.8°c | 3.3°c | -0.1°c | -0.4°c | 2.5°c | -1.9°c | -1°c | 0.2°c | -2.6°c | -1.8°c | 1°c | 0.6°c | -1.5°c | 2.8°c | 0.5°c | -2.2°c | 3.7°c | 0.8°c | -1.7°c | 2.1°c | 0.7°c | -2.9°c | 3.9°c | 0.5°c | -3.1°c | 3.2°c | 0.3°c | -3.7°c | 1.3°c | 0°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 6°c | 6.6°c | 2.7°c |
Min temp | -5.1°c | 2.4°c | 0°c |
Feels like temp | -8.8°c | 3.3°c | -0.1°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 4.2 cm |
Max temp | 5.2°c | 5.2°c | 1.6°c |
Min temp | -0.4°c | 1.6°c | -0.4°c |
Feels like temp | -0.4°c | 2.5°c | -1.9°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 15/03/2025 |
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Next 3 days | 50.5 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 145 cm |
Lower piste depth | 35 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | New snow |
Lifts | Lifts open | 46 out of 59 |
Resort opening date | Sat 07 Dec 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Mon 21 Apr 2025 |
Updated 14/03
Unsettled conditions over Europe continue into the weekend, with a last hurrah before a return of fine, dry and brighter weather into the new week. Snow will fall overnight Friday into Saturday, followed by around half a foot down on Saturday. The freezing line at this time will hover around 2,000m, however, meaning the best of this will be found across higher ground, with the tail end reaching lower slopes as the freezing line drops overnight into Sunday.
High pressure returns from Monday onwards, bringing with it plenty of sunshine. Things will be cool for many areas, as the freezing line climbs to 2,000m in the midday sun, but not much further, and drops off to around 500m overnight.
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.
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