Skiing in Briançon & Serre Chevalier — Pistes, Lifts & Ski Area Guide

250 kilometres of pisted runs and 60 lifts across four linked villages: Briançon (1200m), Chantemerle (1350m), Villeneuve (1400m), and Monêtier-les-Bains (1500m). The ski area runs from 1200m to 2800m, which gives it a long reliable season. Serre Chevalier is less crowded than the big northern Alps resorts, gets 300 days of sun, and has a high proportion of intermediate terrain.

Ski Area Overview

Key facts about skiing at Serre Chevalier.

• 250km of pisted terrain across four linked villages
• 60+ lifts including gondolas, chairlifts, and drag lifts
• Altitude range from 1200m to 2800m
• Piste breakdown of 23% green, 39% blue, 34% red, 4% black
• 4 linked villages (Briançon, Chantemerle, Villeneuve, Monêtier) connected by piste
• Season typically runs December to April

The Four Villages

Each village has its own character and best-suited terrain.

• Briançon (1200m) has town centre access via the Prorel gondola and the longest descents in the area
• Chantemerle (1350m) is the main resort base, with a snowpark, bike park gondola, and most facilities
• Villeneuve (1400m) is a central village with good intermediate terrain and quieter than Chantemerle
• Monêtier-les-Bains (1500m) is the highest village, quietest, with the best snow and the famous thermal spa

Ski Pass

The Serre Chevalier ski pass covers the full domain across all four villages.

• Day pass approximately €55–€65 for adults (prices vary by season and booking time)
• Weekly pass approximately €270–€330 for adults
• Buy online in advance; typically cheaper than at the window
• Child passes are significantly discounted (roughly half adult price)
• The L'Escarton pass covers Serre Chevalier plus Montgenèvre and Sestriere

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is the Serre Chevalier ski area?

250km of pisted runs, 60+ lifts, terrain across four linked villages from 1200m to 2800m. One of the largest ski areas in the southern French Alps, with roughly 40% intermediate (blue) terrain and good altitude range for a reliable season.

Is Serre Chevalier good for beginners?

Yes. Each village has its own nursery slopes and magic carpet lifts, 23% of the pistes are green-graded, and Chantemerle has gentle terrain that works well for people learning. Less crowded and less intimidating than the big northern Alps resorts.

How much is a ski pass at Serre Chevalier?

Adult day passes run approximately €55–€65 depending on the time of season. Weekly passes are approximately €270–€330. Children's passes are roughly half the adult price. Booking online in advance is cheaper — check the current discount at serre-chevalier.com.