Beginner slopes
- Beginner
Good nursery slopes in every village, plus confidence-building runs like Grande Alpe at the top of the Chantemerle gondola.
Best for: complete beginners & mixed groups
Serre Chevalier · Briançon · France
Serre Chevalier
250km of pistes, wide tree-lined runs, easy-access off-piste, and 80% of slopes above 2,000m for great snow.
- 250km
- of pistes
- 59
- lifts, including the Serre Chevalier cable car
- 82
- runs: 13 green · 26 blue · 30 red · 13 black
- 80%
- of slopes above 2,000m
Why Serre Chevalier?
Endless powder, magic and secrets
A huge ski area known for its wide tree runs, varied terrain and easily accessible off-piste.
- Mixed groups stay together: many beginner runs meet the intermediate and expert runs
- Built for progression: start the week unsure on a red and finish confident on a black
- Reliable snow: 80% of the slopes are above 2,000m
- Local know-how: we'll point you to the perfect spots for your level and the conditions
The mountain
Something for every level
Blues & reds
- Intermediate
Wide, open cruising runs higher up and sweet tree runs lower down. Great for building your confidence.
Best for: progressing from red to black in a week.
Blacks & ungroomed zones
- Advanced
- Expert
13 black runs and around 9 "Brut de Neige" areas: controlled zones left unpisted.
Best for: strong skiers who want variety.
Off-piste
- Advanced
- Expert
Spot a line from a chairlift and make a short hike to fresh powder, from cliff faces to challenging alpine routes.
Best for: experienced skiers with a qualified guide.
Altitude snow park
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
About 700m long under the Forêt chair above Villeneuve, with lines for every level and a dedicated drag lift.
Big Air Bag
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
Practise your spins with confidence and land on a giant air bag. Book through ESF.
Best for: learning tricks without the bruises.
Something a little different
Night skiing in Briançon
At certain times of the season, you can get back on the slopes after dinner and ski under the lights.
19:30 to 22:30 · Selected dates in the season · Briançon
How a day in Serre Chevalier works
A day on the mountain
Here's how a typical Serre Chevalier day with Cold Fusion might look:
Up the gondola
From Chantemerle to Grande Alpe
Open cruising
Wide runs high on the mountain
Mountain lunch
Refuel with the group
Tree runs
Sheltered skiing lower down
The Mickey run
Finish at the pub at the bottom
★★★★★
Have stayed with Cold Fusion 4 previous times and each time has exceeded the high expectations. Booking my 5th trip for January 2023. Highly recommend their hospitality and attention to detail.
Ski pass & extras
Serre Chevalier ski pass
Full area pass
£3156 Days
Covers the full Serre Chevalier ski area. Staying for a different length of time? Just ask us.
Where you'll stay
Chalet Zen
Our hand-picked chalet in Serre Chevalier, chosen for comfort and a great social atmosphere.
Travel solo. Ski together.
Tell us your dates and ability and we'll plan your perfect week in Serre Chevalier. Prefer to chat? Message Nicky or Steve on WhatsApp.