Night Skiing at Serre Chevalier — What's Available & When

Serre Chevalier does not offer regular commercial night skiing, but the resort runs illuminated skiing events on specific dates — typically Friday evenings in peak weeks (February half-term, school holidays) on the Pontillas or Aravet runs above Chantemerle and Villeneuve. These are popular events and fill quickly. Check the Serre Chevalier resort website or the tourist office (Briançon, Chantemerle, Villeneuve, Monêtier offices) for the current season's schedule.

Night Skiing Events

• Illuminated descent — organised torchlit descents with ski instructors, Friday evenings
• ESF torchlit parades — ski school demonstrations with flares, typically on Friday evenings
• Special event nights — check the resort calendar for ski parties, race events
• New Year's Eve and Christmas period events — fireworks with skiing

Alternatives to Night Skiing

• Après-ski — bars in Chantemerle (Bar de l'Aravet) and Villeneuve are lively after 16:00
• Ice skating — Briançon town has an indoor ice rink in winter
• Spa at Monêtier — Les Grands Bains du Monêtier, thermal spring open until 21:00
• Restaurants in the Vauban citadel — atmospheric dinner after a ski day

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Serre Chevalier have night skiing?

There is no regular commercial night skiing at Serre Chevalier, but the resort runs illuminated descent events and torchlit parades on Friday evenings during peak weeks. Check the Serre Chevalier resort website for the current season's event calendar.