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Doing more in Serre Chevalier vallee, France

Serre Chevalier is actually a group of 13 villages stretching along a valley in the southern French Alps. We offer a range of chalets, apartments and hotels in the resort.

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At a Glance

Altitude (max):
2800
Altitude (min):
1200
Price guide:
A wide range of accommodation is available in Serre Che - Chalet board prices start at £247 pp early season with January departures as low as £308 pp (for chalet board and transfers from Turin). Apartment prices in January are £271 pp with Hotel accommodation in The Grand being £346 pp for the same dates.
Market day:
Villeneuve - Tuesday. Briancon - Wednesday. Chantemerle - Thursday. Monetier Les Bains - Friday.
Getting there:

Flying to Turin is easiest and makes the transfer shortest but there are alternatives

We include a Eurotunnel crossing in our prices (for stays of 1 week or longer) see travel arrangements

Top 5 things to do:
  1. The thermal baths in Monetier
  2. Piste Basher driving school
  3. Apres ski at the Grotte (on a live music night!)
  4. Kite Surfing lessons with Kite Legend (Col du Laut)
  5. Ice Driving
  6. (I know it's supposed to be 5, but there are too many to choose from!) Ski down the Casse de Boeuf black run. Watch this here
red runs:
39
Local currency:
Time Difference from UK:
+ 1 hr
Internet access:
Yes - WIFI
Swimming pool:
Indoor and outdoor

Serre Chevalier vallee

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Resort is getting ready for summer now - roll on December 2012 when we can get back on the slopes for skiing.

Ski Holidays in Serre Chevalier

Serre Chevalier is located in the Southern French Alps and is a jewel of a ski area. Appreciated by many including the Editors of Where to Ski & Snowboard (who rate Serre Chevalier as one of their favourite places), the skiing in Serre Chevalier is a delight, a challenge and a pleasure.

Serre Chevalier is a group of 13 villages running from Briancon to Monetier and boasts a ski area with 80% of its slopes over 2000m. The ski area offers an exopansive area for skiers and snowboarders alike and there are plenty of tree lined slopes which help make the resort as stunning to look at as to ski in.

Winter 11/12 updates for Serre Chevalier

Last winter 2011/12 saw further additions to our options in the ski resort of Serre Chevalier. Alongside our catered chalets - the Ridon - we also have a range of self catered chalets, apartments and hotels and all benefit from the access to the pre-eminent ski area of Serre Chevalier.

Ski Holidays in Serre Chevalier all benefit from airport transfers being included as standard from either Turin or Grenoble airports.

Also new for winter 11/12 was the naming convention of Serre Chevalier vallee - we hope they did not spend lots of money on the re-brand as we suspect that we will all still call it Serre Che but it will still be a great ski resort.

Backround information on Serre Chevalier

If you arrive from Grenoble over the Col du Lauteret the first village is Monetier Les Bains – which, as the name suggests, is a spa village. The final town at the far end is Briançon which, at 1,200m above sea level is the highest town in Europe and boasts more than 300 days sunshine a year. All the villages are linked by one ski area – the Grand Serre Chevalier.The old town of Briancon is a fortified town built by Vauban and is now protected by Unesco. Extra activities in resort - Ice rink, ski doo, ice driving track, indoor swimming pool, Spa (sauna, jacuzzi,massages etc), Paragliding school, Riding school, Cinéma.The new thermal baths in Monetier Les Bains, has natural thermal waters which are heated to 45 degrees and the complex has lots of different spa facilities designed to help you relax (see Doing more...)

W2010/11 sees the addition of a new 6 man chair lift which will improve the system in Villeneuve/Monetier and there will also be some more snow cannons on Chantemerle. More than 80% of the ski area is above 2000m which means that the area is snow sure from mid December through to end of April.

Doing More in Serre Chevalier

Serre Chevalier also introduced a new concept in Winter 2009/10 called Neige de Culture - the New Spirit of Skiing - for more information see DoingMore.

Other activities include paragliding, skidoos, helicopter trips, ice driving and dog sledding. See Doing More for details.

Accommodation in Serre Che

Zenith offer a range of catered chalets, self catered chalets as well as hotels and apartments. Details of all the ski accommodations can be seen at the accommodation tab above.

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Accommodation in Serre Chevalier vallee

 

Chalet Ridon

Chalet Ridon is perfectly situated at the bottom of the Aravet lift in Villeneuve – ski in and out! The chalet has 5 half levels with 8 bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen and tv room. Read More

From £176.00

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Residence L'Adret

Formerly known as the Chalet 52 -the 4 star Residence L'Adret which opened in 2009 has been a fabulous addition to Serre Chevalier. It is located just a short walk from the main lifts in Chantemerle and many of the apartments look out towards the ski runs. Read More

From £165.00

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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

From £356.00

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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 More

From £146.00

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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

From £194.00

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Residence Le Hameau du Rocher Blanc 1&2

These apartments have a fantastic location in Chantemerle just 200m from the resort centre and lifts. Read More

From £135.00

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Chalet Chez Bear

Chalet Chez Bear is a delightful chalet owned and run by Helen and Matthew, who go out of their way to ensure all guests have a fantastic holiday. Read More

From £1,213.00

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Parc Hotel Soleil de Briancon

At the heart of the "Brianconnais" , near Gap and just 15km of the Italian border you will find The Parc Hotel of Briancon. At the heart of the city, close to all amenities, it allows easy access to the ski area, thanks to the cablecar of Prorel located just 300m from the hotel. Read More

From £411.00

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Chalet Skiandoo

Chalet Skiandoo is a spacious 5 bedroom chalet in Villeneuve. 500m from the lifts and 300m from the shops it can sleep 10 to 12 people in 5 bedrooms. Read More
 

Chalet Valentine

Chalet Valentine is a lovely 4 bedroom self catered chalet in Villeneuve. just 200m from the lifts and 50m from the foot of the pistes. It can sleep 10/11 people in the 4 bedrooms. Read More
 

Residence du Temple (Briancon)

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 More

From £138.00

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Chalet Vauban

Chalet Vauban is a unique spacious chalet tucked away in the charming mountain village of Fontchristianne in Serre Chevalier, yet only a few minutes’ drive from Briancon centre. Read More

From £304.00

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Hotel L'Alpazur

With a bright and open view over the entire "Serre Chevalier" Valley and with its warm and open spaces, the Hotel Club L'Alpazur welcomes you for a delightful holiday in the village of Monetier les Bains. Read More

From £413.00

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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!

Fetch my luggage
Save money and time by having your skis , boards, surfs or golf clubs taken to resort for you
Meet and Greet
With Meteor meet and greet car parking there is no driving around looking for a car park when you arrive at the airport.
Matthews Friends
Matthew's Friends is a local charity that we have chosen to support this year - read on for more information about this charity....
Get fit for skiing
Love skiing but feel wiped out by the end of the day? Worried that you'll make mistakes because you're getting tired? Time to put in a bit of preparation time before you head off on holiday - let us help...
Airport car parking
Pre-book secured airport parking at any of 16 UK airports including Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, and Birmingham.
Airport Lounge
If you're flying from Stansted or Gatwick why not start your holiday off in style and book into the airport lounge?
Insurance
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Nippergrip
If you're taking a small child skiing for the first time you might want to purchase a Nippergrip before you go.
Online Personal Trainer
Want 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.
Pre Bookable Bath Robes
Save some packing space & have your bath robe waiting for you in your chalet.
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