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Serre Chevalier ski resort
Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Serre Chevalier

Europe

Serre Chevalier

Closed for the season

Season ended April 26, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 26

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Powder Days

11

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

2

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 1200m

Overview

Serre Chevalier is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 26, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

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.

Resort Info

Summit2830m
Base1200m
Vertical1630m
Lifts68
Runs82
Skiable Area1013 acres
Average snowfall236 inches / 600 cm
CountryFrance
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Season dates

Season endedApril 26, 2026
Projected openingDecember 7, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

No ski pass found

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

La Grotte – A renowned après-ski bar located at the base of the slopes in Villeneuve, La Grotte is celebrated for its energetic atmosphere, live music, themed parties, and spacious sun terrace, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the mountain.

Snow Summary

2830mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

Base

1200m

Temp

17.9°C

Wind

11.8km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Serre Chevalier El Niño rank & forecast

Serre Chevalier ranks #30 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +15% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#30 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +15% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

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.

'97-98 −8%'15-16 +2%'23-24 +50%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Serre Chevalier (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 10:04 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
9 / 320.4mm
Sat, Aug 29
12 / 0
Sun, Aug 30
14 / 3
Mon, Aug 31
12 / 32.1mm
Tue, Sep 1
13 / 35.7mm
Wed, Sep 2
11 / 36.6mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)12.35.72.40000000.31.50.300.94.81.50.64.5
Temp (°C)78621147136711661254105
Wind (km/h)10147666354594372374
Gusts (km/h)646541262427152621233323204030253130

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2830m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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9.1°

2.9°

15 km/h

Sat

29

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11.8°

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8 km/h

Sun

30

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13.9°

2.7°

7 km/h

Mon

31

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11.8°

3.4°

10 km/h

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1

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13.2°

2.6°

9 km/h

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2

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10.7°

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10 km/h

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3

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12.6°

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7 km/h

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4

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16.7°

4.4°

8 km/h

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5

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17.4°

6.8°

7 km/h

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6

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16.9°

6.4°

11 km/h

Summit elevation (2830m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

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Off-season · 411cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~339.3 cm. That's 10% below the 5-year average (377 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 17% below the 30-year average (411 cm).

Serre Chevalier Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 495cm with an average of 121 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November84.5cm16 days35cm66cm20.6cm
December81.5cm17 days83cm110cm20.3cm
January74cm16 days114cm137cm17cm
February58.1cm14 days133cm154cm15.5cm
March65cm16 days143cm162cm15.6cm
April57.1cm15 days127cm154cm14.3cm
May34.5cm12 days71cm118cm10.9cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 7, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Serre Chevalier, ERA5 season snowfall median was 464 cm (183 in), about 3% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

464 cm

10 El Niño winters · 3% below median

All-season median

479 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10464 cm439 cm – 543 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12480 cm417 cm – 514 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8489 cm461 cm – 569 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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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 1,013 acres (410 hectares) of skiable terrain, 82 marked runs and 68 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Serre Chevalier?
Serre Chevalier is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
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.