This major area is being well interlinked , travelling is easy, with the bonus of simply bussing back if you are tired or relaxed. The runs, cut in and above a large, larch forest, are on the North side of the high long ridge. There are many bowls, valley descents and high off-peak faces. There is a good selection of reasonable off-piste which either feeds back to the system, or goes to another area included in the lift pass. Serre Chevalier's snowcondition is exceptionally good. Three factors make for good snowconditions; it is North Facing, the majority of the skiing is on the top half and the trees protect the lower slopes. Cannons build and protect the base of the valley pistes and the grooming is good.
The Villages of Serre Chevalier -13 villages make up the Serre Chevalier region - from its one and only town of BRIANCON, through La Gerarde, Saint Chaffrey, CHANTEMERLE, Villard Late, Les Pananches, La Salle Les Alpes, VILLENEUVE, Le Bez, Le Serre Barbin, Le Freyssinet, Les Guibertes and on to LE MONETIER LES BAINS.
The French alpine resort of Serre Chevalier offers more than 250 km (155 miles) of pisted ski runs with no less than 131 different slopes and 68 ski lifts. Combined, this creates a huge winter wonderland for skiers of all ages and experiences.
Located about 260 km from Geneva Airport, Serre Chevalier can be either reached by using public transportation or by car. If you decide to travel by car from Geneva you need to take the A1/E25 across the boarder to France and further towards Annecy. Once passed Annecy, head towards Chambéry. Close to Chambéry, take the E70 and head towards Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. Taking the Tunnel of Fréjus will lead you over Italian territory where you will pass close the village of Bardonecchia and take the exit “Sestriere, Cesana, Claviere, Sauze D’Oulx”. Reentering France on the N94 and continuing on the N91 will get you to Serre Chevalier after an approximate driving time of 3 hours 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can contact french federal railway through www.sncf.fr.