Ski Areas in Hautes-Alpes
Hautes-Alpes Ski Resorts
Hautes-Alpes is a region of France offering skiing and snowboarding in 23 French Ski Resorts, including Les Orres, Montgenèvre and Serre Chevalier.
Snow Forecasts for Hautes-Alpes
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Grande Galaxie | 11cm 4in |
| La Joue du Loup | 9cm 4in |
| SuperDévoluy | 6cm 2in |
| La Grave | 5cm 2in |
| Orcières-Merlette | 4cm 2in |
Forecast updated : 11 Dec 2025 13:50 UTC
Hautes-Alpes Ski Resorts
Top 10 Largest ski areas in Hautes-Alpes
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Hautes-Alpes, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Pistes |
|---|---|
| Abriès | 30km 19 miles |
| Ceillac | 6km 4 miles |
| Chaillol | 13km 8 miles |
| Le Chazelet | 8km 5 miles |
| Les Orres | 63km 39 miles |
| Montgenèvre | 100km 62 miles |
| Orcières-Merlette | 85km 53 miles |
| Risoul | 180km 112 miles |
| Réallon | 30km 19 miles |
| Serre Chevalier | 250km 155 miles |
Top 10 Highest altitude ski resorts in Hautes-Alpes
The highest altitude ski resorts in Hautes-Alpes, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Ceillac | 1,700m 5,577ft |
| Crévoux | 1,600m 5,249ft |
| Le Chazelet | 1,800m 5,906ft |
| Les Orres | 1,600m 5,249ft |
| Montgenèvre | 1,850m 6,070ft |
| Orcières-Merlette | 1,850m 6,070ft |
| Risoul | 1,850m 6,070ft |
| Réallon | 1,560m 5,118ft |
| Saint-Véran | 2,042m 6,699ft |
| Vars | 1,850m 6,070ft |
Highest lift-served ski areas in Hautes-Alpes
The highest lift-served skiing in Hautes-Alpes, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Grande Galaxie | 3,600m 11,811ft |
| La Grave | 3,600m 11,811ft |
| Les Orres | 2,770m 9,088ft |
| Montgenèvre | 2,700m 8,858ft |
| Orcières-Merlette | 2,730m 8,957ft |
| Risoul | 2,750m 9,022ft |
| Saint-Véran | 2,830m 9,285ft |
| Serre Chevalier | 2,800m 9,186ft |
| Vars | 2,750m 9,022ft |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Beginners in Hautes-Alpes
The best beginner ski areas in Hautes-Alpes, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Grande Galaxie |  |
| La Joue du Loup |  |
| Le Chazelet | |
| Montgenèvre |  |
| Orcières-Merlette | |
| Risoul | |
| Réallon | |
| Serre Chevalier | |
| SuperDévoluy | |
| Vars | |
Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Hautes-Alpes
The best intermediate ski resorts in Hautes-Alpes, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Abriès | |
| Grande Galaxie | |
| Le Chazelet | |
| Les Orres | |
| Montgenèvre | |
| Orcières-Merlette | |
| Risoul | |
| Serre Chevalier | |
Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Hautes-Alpes
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Hautes-Alpes, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Grande Galaxie | |
| La Grave | |
| Montgenèvre | |
| Risoul | |
| Serre Chevalier | |