A top resort in the Southern Alps, Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon offers a great area for winter sports fans between the Col du Lautaret and Briançon.
© Igor Lubinetsky
Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier in short
Last articles
Serre Chevalier
Three days around the lakes near Serre Chevalier
There are no fewer than 40 high-altitude lakes near Serre Chevalier in the Hautes-Alpes. Some are more accessible than others, and some require a 5-hour walk, while others take less...
Serre Chevalier
Off-piste skiing, freeride and free rando in Serre Chevalier
If you're looking for freedom, but still want to stay safe, you'll love off-piste skiing, also known as free riding. This activity, which can be done with expert mountain guides, consists...
The must-sees
All the must-sees
How to get there?
You can come by train to the Oulx TGV station and take the shuttle bus, or get to Briançon station by night train from Paris and many TER trains from Marseille.
From Marseille, many holidaymakers drive to Serre Chevalier via the Fréjus tunnel.
Where to stay?
To find accommodation for your holiday in Serre Chevalier, find the hotel that suits your budget and the services on offer. If you're a family, there are rooms to suit you, so you can enjoy a real holiday without having to cook. You can choose between the resort's three villages or stay in the town of Briançon.
Serre Chevalier
The 10 most beautiful hotels for your holiday in Serre Chevalier
You've booked your holiday in Serre Chevalier, whether it's summer or winter, and you're going to need accommodation to make the most of your stay in the mountains. If you like staying...
Practical information
When should you go to Serre Chevalier?
Although you can enjoy Serre Chevalier in all seasons, it's best to go in winter or summer to make the most of the resort's facilities.
What to eat in Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon
Gastronomy plays a key role in the resort, with many chefs having set up shop in the area. Restaurants offering refined, even gourmet, cuisine are commonplace.
There's no shortage of good little restaurants in the resort, and even if the Hautes-Alpes region doesn't have many specialities, the chefs pick up a few local dishes from neighbouring regions and manage to concoct good dishes that will surprise and satisfy even the most discerning palates. The menu Blanc, prepared by a number of restaurateurs and listed in a small booklet by the tourist office, is a menu that has been introduced in conjunction with the Neige de Culture event, which runs throughout the winter.
lightbulb_outline Editor's tip
- Unlike most ski resorts, where food is very expensive and you have to make arrangements before you leave. In Serre-Chevalier, the proximity of Briançon makes it easy to visit a large supermarket, so you don't have to spend a lot of money in small mini-markets. Remember to do your shopping before you arrive in the resort.
- It's advisable to come by car if you want to get from one village to another without waiting 20 minutes in the cold.
- Book a place for your child in the club or the nursery.
- Ask for your Passe-partout card from the tourist office, which offers discounts in certain shops and is credited with points as soon as you spend money in the resort. These points will entitle you to gifts.
Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon Tourist Office
explore Try out our comparators
It is Easy to travel
Latest news
Ireland
A guide to Listowel Writers’ Week: Ireland oldest literary and arts festival
Ireland
A weekend road trip around Connemara
Ireland
Exploring Doolin, the home of traditional Irish folk music
Ireland
Discover the wonders of Glendalough
Read more articles
Top destinations
Marrakech
Lisbon
Rome
Barcelona