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Serre-Chevalier : a unique environment

On the edge of the magnificent Ecrins National Park, Serre-Chevalier is nestled in a unique environment. Made up of 13 authentic villages and hamlets, this alpine jewel is blessed with natural splendor : its noble peaks reaching over 3600 m, its spectacular mountain scenery, its pristine wildernesses, its clean and pure air, its climate, which is both Mediterranean and alpine in influence, its 300 days of sunshine per year not to mention its exceptional snow levels due to unique geoclimatic factors and to one of the largest snowmaking system in Europe, which ensures excellent ski conditions all season long.

An outstanding ski area

Serre-Chevalier is one of the biggest ski resorts in Europe, covering 250 kilometres of pistes, at altitudes of between 1200 and 2800 metres, for everyone from beginners to expert skiers. With its superb forest of centuries-old larches and a huge variety of pines, the ski area offers extremely varied and athletic skiing and boarding through valleys and coombs, from tree-lined pistes to wider, more open runs.

Also on offer in Serre-Chevalier are some exceptional off-piste runs where the extreme riders will feel at home. A good skier can cover more than 6000 vertical metres of descent in a single day. Cross-country skiers are also catered for in Serre-Chevalier. The resort has a real cross-country track that winds its way along the bottom of the valley, running through the villages and larch forests, and which holds a quality label from the French cross-country skiing association.

A valley that remains true to its roots

Serre Chevalier is a long south-facing valley with several villages and hamlets dotted along the way, ranging from the ultra modern to the most traditional. There is a friendly atmosphere in the Guisane valley. This small valley opens its doors to tourists, without losing a sens of its traditions. Its permanent population are mountain folk at heart with an affinity for the south, a friendly smile for their visitors and a real sense of « well-being » : in the Guisane valley, you’re not just a tourist, you’re a guest.

Brand new Thermal Baths

Serre-Chevalier is also blessed with natural hot springs that have always been bubbling away in Le Monêtier les Bains (Serre-Chevalier 1500). Since last December, Les Grands Bains offer over 4500 square metres dedicated to rest and relaxation with outdoor and indoor pools, hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, salt-water pool, mineral grotto, musical grotto, children’s area and traditional Roman baths (frigidarium, tepidarium, caldarium…)

Briançon : a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Serre-Chevalier is one of the few ski resorts directly connected to a city. Briançon, the highest town in Europe is a great fortress town, walled and fortified by Vauban. The city is so filled with sites of historical interest that it has gained a place on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Neighbouring Italy

Serre-Chevalier is only 20 kilometres away from the Italian border, which accounts for its latine atmosphere. Why not make a flying visit to Italy, savour culinary specialties, drink a glass of Asti wine and go window-shopping in Turin’s fashion boutiques ?