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 during 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 nights are organised torchlit descents with ski instructors, usually on Friday evenings
• ESF torchlit parades are ski school demonstrations with flares, typically Friday evenings
• Special event nights include ski parties and race events; check the resort calendar for dates
• New Year's Eve and Christmas period events include fireworks combined with night skiing

Evening Options

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Serre Chevalier have night skiing?

Not as a regular commercial offering, 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.