Forecast today: Mainly fair
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The resort’s north facing slopes sit between 1,200m and 2,800m, though in reality 80% lie above 2,000m, giving great snow reliability. In addition, the high treeline at over 2,100m means there are some great places to head to in a snowstorm. The once-antiquated lift system has seen investment in recent years and more new lifts are planned to speed up getting around even further, which is welcome as many of the lifts are still slow and old.
There are good beginner areas in the valley at Villeneuve and Le Monêtier, as well as higher up the hill at Serre Ratier. Fast learners will quickly get to enjoy the resort’s longer greens – we’d recommend those at Grande Alpe. Much of the rest of the pisted terrain is ideal for intermediates and there are great options both within and above the treeline. On a powder day, the area comes alive for advanced and expert skiers and snowboarders, particularly in the high bowls at L’Eychauda and beneath the Pic de L’Yret.
Each of the Serre Chevalier villages are based on a simple old centre, with narrow cobbled streets lined by small shops, cosy bars, hotels and traditional restaurants. These give each a very French feel. Briancon is more of a town and its 17th Century, fortified centre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site – it is well worth exploring one afternoon or on a bad weather day.
There are numerous hotels in the valley, most of which are very reasonably priced and many have excellent facilities for children – the resort is very popular with French families (which also means it is best to avoid the French February half term as it can be crowded). Each village has its own quiet après ski scene, with the action focussed on small local bars and a quiet beer or vin chaud very much the order of the day.
Dates for the 2023/24 season are still to be confirmed; the season at Serre Chevalier typically runs from early December to Mid-April, with the Briançon sector closing in early April.
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Occasional snow | Mainly fair |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 3.6 cm | 1 cm | 1 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.7 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 1.4 cm | 3.5 cm | 1.9 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.4 cm |
Max temp | -1°c | -1°c | -3.1°c | -0.7°c | -0.7°c | -2.7°c | 0.3°c | 0.3°c | -2.3°c | 1.8°c | 1.8°c | -1.1°c | -2.8°c | -3.3°c | -6.9°c | -9.4°c | -9.3°c | -10.5°c | -6.4°c | -6.3°c | -7.8°c | -6.6°c | -6.6°c | -7.7°c | -4.6°c | -4.6°c | -6°c | -5.2°c | -5.2°c | -6°c |
Min temp | -3.6°c | -3.1°c | -5°c | -5.7°c | -2.7°c | -3.8°c | -3.5°c | -2.3°c | -4.1°c | -3.1°c | -1.1°c | -3.1°c | -4.4°c | -6.9°c | -10.8°c | -11.6°c | -10.5°c | -12°c | -12.8°c | -7.8°c | -9.8°c | -9.6°c | -7.7°c | -8.7°c | -9°c | -6°c | -7.9°c | -8.4°c | -6°c | -7.8°c |
Feels like temp | -3.6°c | -1°c | -3.1°c | -5.7°c | -0.7°c | -2.7°c | -3.5°c | -2.6°c | -5.6°c | -3.1°c | 1.6°c | -1.1°c | -8.1°c | -7.3°c | -12°c | -17.9°c | -15.4°c | -16.2°c | -12.8°c | -6.4°c | -7.8°c | -9.6°c | -10.4°c | -11.7°c | -9°c | -4.6°c | -6°c | -12.4°c | -9.3°c | -10°c |
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Weather | Mainly fair |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -1°c | -1°c | -3.1°c |
Min temp | -3.6°c | -3.1°c | -5°c |
Feels like temp | -3.6°c | -1°c | -3.1°c |
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Max temp | -0.7°c | -0.7°c | -2.7°c |
Min temp | -5.7°c | -2.7°c | -3.8°c |
Feels like temp | -5.7°c | -0.7°c | -2.7°c |
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Generally clear | Mainly fair |
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Mainly fair | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Occasional rain |
Light rain shwr |
Snow grains | Partly cloudy |
Partly cloudy |
Mainly fair | Mainly fair |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear | Snow grains |
Occasional snow |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.8 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.2 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm |
Max temp | 8°c | 8°c | 3.6°c | 8°c | 8°c | 4.2°c | 9.4°c | 9.4°c | 4.8°c | 10.3°c | 10.3°c | 5.8°c | 6.2°c | 6.2°c | 0.9°c | 0°c | 0°c | -3.7°c | 2.8°c | 2.8°c | -0.9°c | 2.8°c | 2.8°c | -1°c | 4.2°c | 4.2°c | 0.8°c | 3.9°c | 3.9°c | 1°c |
Min temp | -1.7°c | 3.6°c | -0.1°c | -1.8°c | 4.2°c | 0.9°c | 0.2°c | 4.8°c | 1.1°c | -0.2°c | 5.8°c | 1.7°c | 0.4°c | 0.9°c | -3.7°c | -5.3°c | -3.7°c | -5.4°c | -7.4°c | -0.9°c | -4.2°c | -5.1°c | -1°c | -4°c | -4.6°c | 0.8°c | -2.1°c | -3°c | 1°c | -1.8°c |
Feels like temp | -1.7°c | 7.3°c | 3.3°c | -1.8°c | 7.4°c | 3.9°c | 0.2°c | 7.8°c | 4.5°c | -0.2°c | 9.3°c | 5.3°c | 0.4°c | 3.9°c | -2.2°c | -9.3°c | -4°c | -7.3°c | -7.4°c | 2.4°c | -0.9°c | -5.1°c | 0.3°c | -3.7°c | -4.6°c | 3.7°c | 0.7°c | -3°c | 1.3°c | 0.9°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 8°c | 8°c | 3.6°c |
Min temp | -1.7°c | 3.6°c | -0.1°c |
Feels like temp | -1.7°c | 7.3°c | 3.3°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 8°c | 8°c | 4.2°c |
Min temp | -1.8°c | 4.2°c | 0.9°c |
Feels like temp | -1.8°c | 7.4°c | 3.9°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 14/03/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 0.1 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 123 cm |
Lower piste depth | 15 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Spring snow |
Lifts | Lifts open | 46 out of 59 |
Resort opening date | Sat 09 Dec 2023 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 14 Apr 2024 |
France gets off to a slow start over the weekend with cold temperatures and minimal snow and a freezing line sitting around the 2000m mark. High pressure dominates the weekend until Monday meaning lovely blue bird days for a great weekend of skiing. This then turns to low pressure which results in a return of snow.
As we move into the next week, there is an early flurry of snow, most notably in Chamonix and for most of the northern French Alps getting 30-40 cm’s of snow early next week. Temperatures seem to stay around the -3 degrees mark and the creeping up to -6/-7 overnight.
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for the French Alps can be found on Meteo France’s website
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