Serre Chevalier
A long, sun-drenched valley of linked villages in the Briançonnais, with tree-lined cruising beneath the Ecrins and a famously snowy microclimate.
Terrain
Long, mostly intermediate tree-line cruising across a linked valley, with steep pitches higher up. Families and intermediates get the most; experts get off-piste.
Best suited to: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Live mountain conditions
Forecast from Open-Meteo · updated 03:45 AM
Live forecast shows expected new snow, not snow depth on the ground. For current base depth and open runs, check the official report here
Costs & logistics
Illustrative sample estimates. A 2-person, 5-day trip with budget-hotel lodging and rental gear works out at about $1,699 per person excluding flights.
Transport options
Nearest gateway: Turin Airport (TRN)
About 2h30 from Turin via the Briançon pass; shuttle and private transfers run through winter.
Airport transfer estimate: $95 per person return. Airfare is estimated by region, not by a live fare quote.
Accommodation & on-mountain costs
- · 6 nights of budget hotel accommodation.
- · Accommodation is costed per person, assuming sharing.
- · Food and nightlife allowance scaled to your balanced travel style.
- · Airfare is a regional estimate — real fares vary by date and how early you book.
Nightlife rating 3/5 · Budget hotel selected
Eating, drinking and après
Restaurants
- · Le Clos Saint Florent
- · La Table du Briançonnais
- · Le Schuss
Bars & nightlife
- · Le Grand Béguin
- · La Grotte
- · L'Alpin
Après-ski
Après at the Grand Béguin and the base bars; mostly dinner-focused evenings.
Nightlife
Quiet valley villages with a few good bars and restaurants — relaxed rather than a party resort.
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Official resort pages
Booking & travel links
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Data & confidence
Illustrative estimateLast reviewed 2026-10-13Pricing, snowfall and season figures are illustrative planning estimates for the 2026/27 sample, not live market prices. Official links go to the resort's own pages for current prices and conditions.
- · Live snow depth and lift status
- · Weather forecasts
- · Flight and lodging availability
- · Interactive piste maps
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