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Resort guide · France
Serre Chevalier
18 lesson-provider profiles listed
Elevation
1,219m–2,764m
Ski area
250 km
Lifts
58
Nearest airport
Turin Airport (TRN)
Schools
18 listed
Lessons published
15
Overview
Serre Chevalier at a glance
Common questions
- Yes, the villages of Chantemerle and Villeneuve offer dedicated nursery areas with free lifts, making it ideal for first-timers and those building confidence.
- You'll find 250km of varied terrain, from open alpine bowls to sheltered forest runs. It particularly excels for intermediates with extensive tree-lined pistes and has challenging off-piste for advanced skiers.
- Serre Chevalier is known for its excellent weather, enjoying approximately 300 days of sunshine each year. Remember to bring adequate sunscreen to protect yourself on the slopes.
- For accommodation with character and history, Briançon is highly recommended. As a UNESCO Vauban citadel, it offers a unique and charming base for your trip.
- Yes, advanced skiers will find challenging terrain, including exhilarating runs in the Cucumelle sector and diverse challenges above 2,500m. The unique larch forests also offer outstanding off-piste tree skiing.
The mountain
Ski area details
Key stats
Summit2,764m
Base1,219m
Vertical drop (resort)1,545m
Total Lifts58
Total Slopes250 km
The mountain
Ratings
Editorial suitability scores from the Find a Ski School team on a 1–5 scale. These are not visitor reviews.
Skiing
Beginners
Intermediate
Snow guarantee
Resort
Value for money
Family friendly
Winter hiking
Some of the conditions data below has not been updated recently, so treat it as a guide.
Conditions
Snow conditions
Last snowfall (more than 30 days ago)
10 Feb 2026
Conditions
Live webcams
The mountain
Ski area map
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Lessons in Serre Chevalier
Published lessons from schools and instructors teaching at Serre Chevalier, with prices you can compare.
- Directory profile onlyPrivate
1/2 Day Freeride Skiing
Serre Chevalier Ski School · Serre Chevalier, France
From
$202
per party · per session · 3h
- Directory profile onlyPrivate
1/2 Day Freeride Snowboarding
Serre Chevalier Ski School · Serre Chevalier, France
From
$202
per party · per session · 3h
- Directory profile onlyGroup
Avalanche Safety Training
Serre Chevalier Ski School · Serre Chevalier, France
From
$135
per party · per session · 8h
- Directory profile onlyGroup
Day Freeriding in La Grave
Serre Chevalier Ski School · Serre Chevalier, France
From
$135
per party · per session · 8h
From
$404
per party · per session · 6h
From
$337
per party · per session · 6h
From
$337
per party · per session · 6h
- Directory profile onlyPrivate
Full Day Freeride Snowboarding
Serre Chevalier Ski School · Serre Chevalier, France
From
$337
per party · per session · 6h
- Directory profile onlyGroup
Introduction to Ski Touring
Serre Chevalier Ski School · Serre Chevalier, France
From
$135
per party · per session · 6h
- Directory profile onlyGroup
Introductory Course to Ski Touring
Serre Chevalier Ski School · Serre Chevalier, France
From
$449
per party · per session · Multi-day
- Directory profile onlyPrivate
Private Ski Lessons
Serre Chevalier Ski School · Serre Chevalier, France
From
$213
per party · per session · 3h
- Directory profile onlyGroup
Season Discovery of Splitboarding
Serre Chevalier Ski School · Serre Chevalier, France
From
$393
per party · per session · Multi-day
Lesson providers
Ski schools at Serre Chevalier
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About the resort
About Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier is the canonical linked valley ski-area record in Hautes-Alpes, France. Current official figures list 250 km of pistes and 58 lifts.
About the resort
Key facts about Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier is an outdoor ski area in France. The lifts run between 1,219m and 2,764m, a vertical drop of 1,545m. 250 km of marked pistes are served by 58 lifts. The nearest airport is Turin Airport (TRN).
Who teaches here
Ski schools and instructors in Serre Chevalier
18 ski schools are listed at Serre Chevalier. One instructor also has a profile at Serre Chevalier.
- Bureau Montagne Briançon — Ski school. Teaches skiing, off-piste skiing, ski touring, private ski lesson, and group ski lesson. Lessons in English, French, and Italian.
- ESE Serre Chevalier Chantemerle — Ski school. Lessons in French.
- ESF Le Monêtier-les-Bains — Ski school. Teaches skiing, private ski lesson, and kids ski school. Lessons in French.
- ESF Serre Chevalier 1200 Briançon — Ski school. Teaches skiing, private ski lesson, and kids ski school. Lessons in French.
- ESF Serre Chevalier 1400 Chantemerle — Ski school. Teaches skiing, private ski lesson, and kids ski school. Lessons in French.
- ESI Buissonnière Villeneuve — Ski school.
- ESI Generation Chantemerle — Ski school.
- ESI Monêtier-les-Bains — Ski school.
- ESI Serre Chevalier 1350 — Ski school. Teaches skiing, private ski lesson, and kids ski school. Lessons in English and French.
- ESI Serre Chevalier 1400 – Villeneuve — Ski school. Teaches skiing, private ski lesson, and kids ski school. Lessons in English and French.
- ESI Serre Chevalier 1500 — Ski school. Teaches skiing, private ski lesson, and kids ski school. Lessons in English and French.
- New Generation Ski School — Ski school. Lessons in English.
- Oxygen Serre Chevalier — Ski school. Teaches skiing, private ski lesson, and kids ski school. Lessons in English and French.
- Serre Chevalier Ski School — Ski and snowboard school. Teaches skiing, off-piste skiing, Nordic skiing, snowboarding, ski touring, freestyle snowboarding, off-piste snowboarding, private ski lesson, private snowboard lesson, and splitboarding. Lessons in English and French. Publishes private and group lessons.
- Ski Connections — Ski school.
- Ski Connections Serre Chevalier — Ski school.
- Ski Connections ️Villeneuve — Ski school.
- Ski Family Serre Chevalier — Ski school.
What is on offer
Lessons and prices in Serre Chevalier
15 lessons are published at Serre Chevalier. The 12 shown on this page are published by Serre Chevalier Ski School.
- Private: 7 lessons, with starting prices from €180 to €360.
- Group: 5 lessons, with starting prices from €120 to €400.
Lessons by activity
Activities you can learn in Serre Chevalier
Lessons at Serre Chevalier are offered in freestyle snowboarding, group ski lesson, kids ski school, Nordic skiing, off-piste skiing, off-piste snowboarding, private ski lesson, private snowboard lesson, ski touring, skiing, snowboarding, and splitboarding.
- Freestyle Snowboarding lessons in Serre Chevalier — One listed school teaches freestyle snowboarding.
- Group Ski Lesson lessons in Serre Chevalier — One listed school teaches group ski lesson.
- Kids Ski School lessons in Serre Chevalier — 7 listed schools teach kids ski school.
- Nordic Skiing lessons in Serre Chevalier — One listed school teaches Nordic skiing.
- Off-Piste Skiing lessons in Serre Chevalier — 2 listed schools teach off-piste skiing.
- Off-Piste Snowboarding lessons in Serre Chevalier — One listed school teaches off-piste snowboarding.
- Private Ski Lesson lessons in Serre Chevalier — 9 listed schools teach private ski lesson.
- Private Snowboard Lesson lessons in Serre Chevalier — One listed school teaches private snowboard lesson.
- Ski Touring lessons in Serre Chevalier — 2 listed schools teach ski touring.
- Skiing lessons in Serre Chevalier — 9 listed schools teach skiing.
- Snowboarding lessons in Serre Chevalier — One listed school teaches snowboarding.
- Splitboarding lessons in Serre Chevalier — One listed school teaches splitboarding.
Resort guide
Serre Chevalier resort guide
Serre Chevalier offers 250km of piste spread across 13 distinct villages, a vast area that remains surprisingly under the radar for many international visitors. The resort boasts approximately 300 days of sunshine annually, exceptional larch forest tree skiing, and prices typically 30–50% less than those found in the Tarentaise resorts.
The 250km of pistes in Serre Chevalier cater to a wide range of abilities, traversing varied terrain from open alpine bowls to sheltered forest runs.
Intermediate Skiing
The resort excels for intermediate skiers, featuring extensive tree-lined runs through beautiful and sheltered larch forests. The Fréjus and Casse du Boeuf sectors are particularly recommended for their long, flowing pistes, perfect for cruising and enjoying the stunning scenery.
First-time skiers and those building confidence will find excellent facilities in Serre Chevalier. The villages of Chantemerle and Villeneuve both offer gentle, dedicated nursery areas, complete with free lifts to help beginners get started without cost.
Advanced skiers will discover challenging terrain and exceptional off-piste opportunities. The Cucumelle sector provides exhilarating runs, while summit terrain above 2,500m offers diverse challenges. The resort's unique larch forests are renowned for their outstanding tree skiing, with wide spacing that makes off-piste exploration particularly rewarding. For those looking to explore safely and effectively, find an instructor.
For visitors seeking accommodation with a distinct sense of place and history, the town of Briançon is highly recommended. As a UNESCO Vauban citadel, it offers significant character and charm, providing a unique base from which to explore the resort.
Serre Chevalier is celebrated for its excellent weather conditions, benefiting from approximately 300 days of sunshine each year. This sunny disposition means visitors should always remember to bring adequate sunscreen to protect themselves on the slopes.
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