Serre-Chevalier snow report
Serre-Chevalier
Serre-Chevalier ski resort in Hautes-Alpes, France, is a great destination for skiers of all levels. With over 250 km of slopes, the resort offers some of the best skiing in the Southern Alps. The best trails include the Luc Alphand black run, which is a must for experienced skiers, and the Mélèzes blue run, which is perfect for beginners. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was named after the Chevalier de Serre, a French nobleman who owned the land in the 17th century. For beginner skiers, the Chantemerle area is highly recommended. The best après-ski bar is The Frog, with live music and a great atmosphere.
Terrain mix: Serre-Chevalier ski resort is located in the French Alps and is surrounded by several mountain ranges and aspects. The most prominent mountain range in the area is the Massif des Écrins, which is known for its rugged peaks and glaciers. The resort is situated in a valley between the mountains, providing stunning views and a variety of terrain for skiing and snowboarding.
In addition to the Massif des Écrins, Serre-Chevalier is also surrounded by the Cerces and Queyras mountain ranges. These ranges offer a mix of alpine terrain, including steep slopes, forests, and open meadows, making them ideal for a range of outdoor activities.
The resort itself is divided into several distinct areas, each offering a different experience for skiers and snowboarders. These include the villages of Briançon, Chantemerle, Villeneuve, and Monêtier-les-Bains, each with its own unique character and access to different parts of the mountain.
Overall, Serre-Chevalier offers a diverse range of mountain aspects and terrain for winter sports enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Serre-Chevalier -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Serre-Chevalier in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Serre-Chevalier reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Serre-Chevalier
Where does the snow data for Serre-Chevalier come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Serre-Chevalier?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Serre-Chevalier?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Serre-Chevalier.