Serre Chevalier

Missed out on a day trip from Sauze last year, but have heard nothing but great things about here. Nearly went early Jan, but the deal I went for sold out at the last minute.

Thinking about going for a week next season, but put off generally because its France, and I prefer Austria or Italy to be honest. But I keep hearing good things, and really want to give it a go.

Anyone got any places to recommend for doing it on a budget or with a group? I would like to be obviously close to the lifts or ski in/out if there is any? Dont mind going through a tour operator or DIY. Would prefer to fly to Turin unless anyone knows better?

Advice greatly appreciated.

Tony HI,

A shame that you didn't make it over. We have a chalet here, didn't know much about the area but very keen on the summer activities side of things particularly canoeing. Now after 4 winters and the fact we moved to live full time we are more impressed than ever. A lot of money is being put into SC improving lifts, snow making facilites and the general appearance.

There are 4 main areas to get up the mountain but SC is made up of 14 or so villages and Briancon, the highest town in Europe and 300 days of sunshine, having done 12 months its more like 330!

Please have a look at our website www.chaletberwyn.co.uk and email me if you have any questions at all.

look forward to hearing from you

jenny

hi,have been to Serre Chevalliere a couple of times with a company called Ski Miquel (in fact like the company so much have used them for trips to St.Anton a couple of timesand two weeks in Whistler),they offer flights,full board accommadation,fully qualified chefs and transfers and are very reasonably priced for what you get in return,definately worth a look.
many regards
jon.

jonG wrote:

hi,have been to Serre Chevalliere a couple of times with a company called Ski Miquel (in fact like the company so much have used them for trips to St.Anton a couple of timesand two weeks in Whistler),they offer flights,full board accommadation,fully qualified chefs and transfers and are very reasonably priced for what you get in return,definately worth a look.
many regards
jon. 

Thanks, not come across them before, looks very interesting.

tony i am going there tonight for a week will give you a report on my return,going with inghams fullboard 299,staying in villeneuve.

tony h came back on sat 9th fantastic place great skiing for all levels ,i,ve been to 11 rsortts including bannf and tignes and maybe i was lucky with m
assive dump on first day half metre,but so many runs for all levels and so empty has definitly gone to my no.1 spot,also locals friendly and prices for france very reasonable ,i will return.

pjheystack wrote:

tony h came back on sat 9th fantastic place great skiing for all levels ,i,ve been to 11 rsortts including bannf and tignes and maybe i was lucky with m
assive dump on first day half metre,but so many runs for all levels and so empty has definitly gone to my no.1 spot,also locals friendly and prices for france very reasonable ,i will return. 

Thats the sort of report I was hoping and actually also expecting - a lot of people rate this place now, and yet its still under used in comparison, which wont last long with recommendations like this one!

I think I will be making a trip to Serre Che in the next year or so. Sounds good.

Glad you had a good time PJ, thanks for remembering the report!

Hi,
one of my happiest memories(or strangest come to think of it) of Serre chevalier was ending the night taking a hot dip in one of the hot spring fountains about 2am in the town after one too many beers,oh the joys of youth.
indeed a great place

Tony - i was also in Serre Che first week Feb (with Inghams) and we were very lucky with the huge dump of snow on Monday. I did one day last year and loved it so much wanted a full week this year! i'l go bak there next year, no doubt bout it! People so friendly in comparison to some French resorts and reasonably priced on the slopes. Warning tho, Inghams are likely to drop their club chalet as not up to scratch accomodation (although reps etc were great) so beware if book with them as could get moved to another resort at later date (ie after you've booked). neilsons have hotel next to La Grott lift, looks worthwhile looking into.. (i am). Nightlife restried though, you have been warned (not like Sauze) but the pistes are fantastic! 10/10 from me.

Cheers guys. I know Sauze is mad for nightlift if you want it, but to be honest I am more concerned about quality skiing, and more and more people swear about this place. You can make your own entertainment at the end of the day.

I have used Inghams before, but last 2 trips have been Airtours and Neilson, they all seem much of a muchness (with the exception of Thomas Cook Airlines who are garbage).

Bit like me, its the pistes that matter, everything else comes second! I'm off to Austria (SOLL) next Saturday and having seen weather forecasts (gonna be warm!), i'm so wishing was going to Serre Che again.... fingers crossed major weather shift and dump of snow on the Monday!!

I got back from Serre Chevalier 2 weekend's ago and had a fantastic time - fresh snow on the Monday made for a perfect week's skiing. I will definitely be going back to this resort next year, runs to suit every level of skier, and some great half-pipes and off piste-ing for that added fun factor! LOVE IT!

We stayed at Hotel Cimotel with Nielson - ski in/ski out, perfect! Food was excellent, location great, not expensive. Rooms could do wtih a bit of revamping, but with how little time is spent in the room, not really an issue!