📷 Serre Chevalier
Europe
Serre Chevalier
Projected to open December 7, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 7 — closed April 26
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 9
3d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
5cm
7-Day Forecast
6cm
Snow Depth
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Serre Chevalier is projected to open December 7, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1March65cm avg · last season 34.1
- #2January74cm avg
- #3February58cm avg · last season 28.4
Best weeks to book
- #1 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 38.4
- #2 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 37.3
- #3 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 35.7
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 12, 11:02 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Dec 7
Projected to open December 7, 2026
82 runs · 68 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
- Lifts– / 68
- Runs– / 82
- Green– / 15
- Blue– / 26
- Red– / 28
- Black– / 13
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier is a major ski resort located in the French Alps, stretching across several villages from Briançon to Le Monêtier-les-Bains. The resort offers 250 kilometers of ski slopes, a variety of terrain for all levels, and a blend of alpine charm with modern amenities. Signature experiences include extensive tree-lined runs, high-altitude skiing, and natural hot springs, while the resort’s atmosphere combines authentic mountain village life with a vibrant après-ski scene. Key amenities include a large lift network, family-friendly facilities, and a range of accommodation and dining options.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Serre Chevalier
- Where is Serre Chevalier?
- Serre Chevalier is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Serre Chevalier?
- Serre Chevalier runs from a base elevation of 1,200 m (3,937 ft) to a summit of 2,830 m (9,285 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,630 m (5,348 ft).
- How big is Serre Chevalier?
- Serre Chevalier has 82 marked runs and 68 lifts.
- When is ski season at Serre Chevalier?
- Serre Chevalier typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Serre Chevalier get in a typical season?
- Serre Chevalier averages 236 inches / 600 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Serre Chevalier in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #30 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +15% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Serre Chevalier averaged +15% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Serre Chevalier sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -8%, '15-16 +2%, '23-24 +50%. A pattern, not a promise.
