Doing more in Serre Chevalier vallee, France
Serre Chevalier is a group of 13 villages stretching along the valley between the Lauteret and Briancon passe in the southern French alps, at the entrance to the Ecrins national park.
At a Glance
- Altitude (max):
- 2830
- Altitude (min):
- 1200
- Hiking/walking trails:
- 370
- River grade:
- 3
- Top 5 things to do:
1. Visit the Thermal baths in Monetier.
2. Pony Trekking (CLUB HIPPIQUE DE SERRE CHEVALIER).
3. The legendary descent from Le Galibier - exceptional panoramic views of the Meije and the Ecrins. (Rated EASY - so one for all the family more routes can be found on the website serre-chevalier.com).
4. White water rafting (With its source at the Col du Lautaret, the Guisane follows the Serre Chevalier valley - for all its placid and calm appeal, it is still an Alpine river and you will be surprised by how fast and strong it is as it reaches Briançon).
5. Guided tour of Briancon town (highest fortified town in Europe) and fortresses listed on UNESCO World Heritage.
- Activity Program:
- Have a look at the Bike park - great range of routes for most levels - call us on 01737 852242 to discuss the options.
- Local currency:
- €
- Time Difference from UK:
- + 1 hr
- Swimming pool:
- Indoor and outdoor
Serre Chevalier vallee
Serre Chevalier valle offers a range of holidays in the summer - once the snow has melted:
Cycling Holidays:
A regular on the Tour de France circuit, the area offers a wide range of road and mountain biking options.
Bike hire can be pre-booked although we know many of you just strap them on the car - the mountain bike trails can be seen at
If you would like some guided biking - we can assist there as well - just identify your chosen accommodation and you can add bike hire or guiding from Doing More once booked
The resort also boast a bike park
Multi-activities:
Serre Chevalier valle provides an excellent base for a range of activities on holiday. Activities include Via Ferrata, rafting, canyoning as well as walking and cycling.
If you would like a pre-arranged program of activities - contact us - example package can be seen at Serre Chevalier MA1.
This package can be booked with all our accommodations - just select SCMA1 from the upgrades once you have booked your accommodation.
Festival & Events:
Summer in Serre Chevalier sess the villages host a range of events - details can be seen at Serre Che Events tab above - this is updated regularly so do check back for the latest news.
Do visit the old town of Briancon on your visit - whatever reason you choose to come here.
Background information
If you arrive from Grenoble, over the Col du Lauteret, the first village you'll reach is Monetier Les Bains – which, as the name suggests, is a spa village.
The final town at the far end is Briancon which, at 1200m above sea level, is the highest town in Europe, boasting more than 300 days sunshine a year. The old part of Briancon is a fortified town built by Vauban and is now protected by Unesco.
The resort offers a wide range of activities for the whole family, so you can enjoy the fresh air all day long.
Guests fond of a little pampering will certainly appreciate the Thalassoforme space with its sauna, Jacuzzis and herbal essence baths. Situated in Villeneuve there are various different packages available or you can book separate treatments. Monetier Les Bains, has natural thermal waters which are heated to 45 degrees and the healing properties of the waters have been around since before the Romans . The river Guisane which meanders through the valley takes it’s name from the word “Aquisana” which means “healing water”.
Accommodation in Serre Chevalier vallee
Residence L'Adret
Opened in February 2009 this 4 star residence with hotel services has been a fabulous addition to Serre Chevalier. Read More
Residence L'Alpaga
Located in the heart of the mountain village of Villeneuve – La Salle Les Alpes, the Pierre & Vacances L’Alpaga residence at Serre Chevalier draws inspiration from an architecture unique to the department of the “Hautes Alpes”. Read More
Les Chalets du Jardin Alpin
These self catered chalets sleeping up to either 7 or 9 people are situated next to the Pontillas lifts and lake in Villeneuve. Read MoreFrom £128.00
Residence Le Hameau du Rocher Blanc 1&2
These apartments have a fantastic location in Chantemerle just 200m from the resort centre Read MoreFrom £76.00
Grand Hotel
The Grand hotel is opposite the Olympic piste called the "Luc Alphand" and at the foot of the lifts. It has a lovely south facing terrace perfect for catching some of the sunshine Serre Chevalier is known for. Read More
Hotel Club MMV L'Alpazur
Situated in Monetier Les Bains the Hotel Club MMV L'Alpazur is a very family friendly hotel with childrens clubs (some free of charge), access to various swimming pools (and it's own pool) and a programme of guided walks. Read MoreFrom £329.00
Residence Du Temple
Résidence du Temple is situated in the heart of the Briancon old town, a world heritage UNESCO site, famous for its blue skies, endless sunshine and outstanding air quality. Read MoreLocation of Serre Chevalier vallee
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Doing More … Design your holiday to suit you.
Pre Departure
When you book your holiday with Zenith Holidays, you can be confident that we will be there to help make the whole experience as smooth as easy as possible.
During the week before you leave, we will call you to make sure you have all you need or to provide any help or assistance in some last minute touches - but, before then, do make sure your passport is valid (not required for Jersey) and peruse our upgrade possibilities - you can book up to 2 weeks before you travel but do be aware that some things will sell out - airport parking and the Meet & Greet service often do on peak holiday dates and the "Fetch-my-luggage" service is bound to be popular on busy weeks so do book that early.
If you need an airport hotel or even some "tried & tested" car games for the kids for the drive down, let us know or book them online - once you have booked your holiday, all these extras can be added in your own secure booking area.
Have a great holiday!
Multi activity cardA multi activity card which you can load up with points and then use them to purchase activities. Guaranteed to save you money - a minimum of 20% on each activity!
Fetch my luggageSave money and time by having your skis , boards, surfs or golf clubs taken to resort for you
Meet and GreetWith Meteor meet and greet car parking there is no driving around looking for a car park when you arrive at the airport.
Matthews FriendsMatthew's Friends is a local charity that we have chosen to support this year - read on for more information about this charity....
Airport car parkingPre-book secured airport parking at any of 16 UK airports including Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, and Birmingham.
Airport LoungeIf you're flying from Stansted or Gatwick why not start your holiday off in style and book into the airport lounge?
NippergripIf you're taking a small child skiing for the first time you might want to purchase a Nippergrip before you go.
Online Personal TrainerWant to get fit for the Winter season? If you can’t make it to a gym regularly why not sign up for an online programme and have a personal trainer at a fraction of the usual cost.
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Short Breaks in Serre Chevalier vallee
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