Located at the foot of the Ecrins National Park, 20km from Italy, Serre Chevalier is made of 3 different resorts: Chantemerle (1350m), Villeneuve La Salle (1400m) and the picturesque rural village of Monetier Les Bains (1500m).
Resort Height: 1350-2800m.
Skiing in Serre-Chevalier: "Grand Serche" domain has 250km of ski runs served by 76 lifts. Beginners**** Intermediates**** Experts*** Snowboard**** 6-day (Chantemerle/ Villeneuve) lift-pass (05/06 prices): Adult: 153 euros Child (6-11s): 113 euros Children under 6s : free 6-day Monetiers lift-pass (05/06 prices): Adult: 133 euros Child (6-11s): 98 euros Children under 6: free
Cross-country skiing: 35km of trails (all levels) and 10km of 'skating'. 6-day pass (05/06 prices): 28 euros pp.
Children: (BCG and healthcare records required) 'Les Poussins' creche in Chantemerle (8mths-6s) - Tel. 0033 492 24 03 43. 'Les Schtroumpfs' in Villeneuve (6mths-6s) - Tel. 0033 492 24 70 95.
Apres-ski in Serre Chevalier: Ice driving, ice skating, swimming pools (1 outdoor pool in Monetiers), fitness centres, snowmobile. Restaurants, cinemas and nightclubs...
Useful Information: Serre Chevalier is within easy reach from Briancon railway station (6km) by coach or taxi. The resorts have all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday: * shops * bars and restaurants * launderete * cashpoints * doctors, dentists and pharmacy. This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office on 0033. 492.24.98.99 or log on to www.serre-chevalier.com
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GRAND SERRE-CHE ski domain: Briancon (1200m), Chantemerle (1350m), Villeneuve La Salle (1400m) and Monetier Les Bains. With 250km of pistes and 76 lifts, enjoy the skiing!