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SERRE CHEVALIER

📍Briancon, Hautes-Alpes, France

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Vertical drop
3,937 ft
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Skiable terrain
1,013 acres
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Avg snowfall
162 in*
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Lifts
58

ESF Serre Chevalier (Chantemerle)

Chantemerle, Serre Chevalier

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsKids Programs

ESF Chantemerle offers children's group ski lessons and snowboarding for teens. Choose the Chantemerle branch if this is your family's starting village.

Why we like it

Children's group ski lessons list the Serre Ratier middle station as their meeting point. Allow time for the lift from Chantemerle and check the location on your course booking.

Best for:

Children's group skiingFamilies starting at Chantemerle
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, kids programs.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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ESI GĂ©nĂ©ration – Chantemerle

Chantemerle, Serre Chevalier

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsPrivate Lessons

ESI Génération teaches skiing and snowboarding at Chantemerle. Ask for English, French or Italian instruction when booking so the school can check availability.

Why we like it

Group classes start and finish at Place du Téléphérique. The school gives the top of the Ratier gondola as its private-lesson meeting point, a useful distinction when planning the morning.

Best for:

Group lessons from the villagePrivate coaching at RatierLanguage requests
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, private lessons.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Skiset Serre Chevalier – Villeneuve

Villeneuve, Serre Chevalier

RentalsTuning

Skiset lists its Villeneuve rental outlets separately. SNØ Le Pontillas is one option for ski hire and has a repair workshop.

Why we like it

Choose the shop closest to your accommodation or first lift. Use the pickup and return arrangements on that shop’s reservation when planning the last day.

Best for:

Villeneuve ski hirePontillas pickupWorkshop repairs
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, tuning.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Serre Che, Briancon-Serre Chevalier

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically early December to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Summer kayak, canoe and stand-up paddleboard hire at Pontillas lake in Villeneuve.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.serre-chevalier.com/en/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
1013
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
58
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
82
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
3937
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
9186
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft), Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Serre Chevalier | Ski area ↗Southern Alps ski area linking Briançon and three villages through larch forest and high mountain terrain. December 5 to April 18 planned subject to snow. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Serre Chevalier | Piste map ↗Separate Briançon, Chantemerle, Villeneuve, MonĂȘtier and inter-sector opening entries. The map uses green, blue, red and black grades. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Serre Chevalier | Getting here ↗Rail options include Briançon and the cross-border Oulx TGV connection by advance-booked regional bus. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Serre Chevalier | Saint-Chaffrey snowfront ↗The Luc Alphand piste ends at the Saint-Chaffrey snowfront close to lifts and ski schools. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Maison Alliey | Hotel MonĂȘtier Les Bains | Appart HĂŽtel ↗cƓur de la station de Serre Chevalier · proche des commerces et des dĂ©parts de pistes · Studio, Duplex, Maison ou Chambre · coins cuisine · Spa BalnĂ©o Piscine Hammam · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Serre Chevalier tourism · HĂŽtel Le Christiania & Spa ↗Three-star family hotel in La Salle-les-Alpes with doubles, twins, triples and family rooms. Breakfast is available in a veranda overlooking the Guisane. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Serre Chevalier tourism · Lagrange Le Hameau du Rocher Blanc ↗Apartments across several chalet buildings near Chantemerle lifts and ski school. Kitchenettes, covered pool and separately managed sauna and hammam sessions. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

maeva Home · RĂ©sidence L’Alpaga ↗Named apartment residence in central Villeneuve at Serre Chevalier 1400. Availability and amenities depend on the booked apartment. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

UCPA · Grand Serre Chevalier ↗UCPA sports centre is on the Villeneuve snowfront with group lodging. A two-person room can be requested for certain programs. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ESF Chantemerle ↗ESF Chantemerle offers children's group skiing and teen snowboard lessons. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ESF children's ski groups ↗ESF gives the Serre Ratier middle station for these children's group ski lessons. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ESI GĂ©nĂ©ration meeting points ↗The Chantemerle ski and snowboard school distinguishes group and private meeting points and takes language requests subject to instructor availability. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Skiset Villeneuve shops ↗The network lists individual Villeneuve rental shops including SNØ Le Pontillas with a repair workshop. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Le Triptyque (Saint-Chaffrey) | Provence-Alpes-CĂŽte d’Azur Tourism ↗Le Triptyque serves generous contemporary cooking with independent-grower wines and cocktails in Saint-Chaffrey village centre. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Le Petit Chalet | Serre Chevalier ↗The restaurant describes its chalet dining room at the foot of the slopes, with regional ingredients and house-made raclette, fondue and other mountain dishes. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Restaurant d'altitude Le Bivouac | Serre Chevalier ↗Le Bivouac sits at 2,300 metres at the top of Casse du Boeuf, with a local-product restaurant, self-service area, snack counter, and panoramic terrace. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Le Pi MaĂŻ ↗Le Pi MaĂŻ, your charming chalet hotel-restaurant, welcomes you in summer and winter at an altitude of 1985m in the heart of the Serre Chevalier ski area. In winter, in the middle of the slopes, you have direct access. 1/2 board obligatory in winter. From 12/12/2026 to 18/04/2027 daily. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Serre Chevalier ski-lift schedules ↗

    Planned winter season; weather and snow dependent.

  • Paddle ↗

    Summer kayak, canoe and stand-up paddleboard hire at Pontillas lake in Villeneuve.

  • Serre Chevalier ski area ↗

    The official Serre Chevalier ski area page supports the asserted static mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

  • Serre Chevalier first-glides guide ↗

    The first-party Serre Chevalier first-glides guide page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

  • Serre Chevalier ski guide ↗

    The first-party Serre Chevalier ski guide page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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