Serre Chevalier for Beginners
Serre Chevalier scores 8.5/10 for beginners: Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 60.01 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 14 lifts and Easy piste km starting near the base 23.8 km.
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- Piste network
- 150 km93.4 mi
- Lifts
- 64
- Top elevation
- 2,769 m9,080 ft
- Ski area
- Serre Chevalier Vallée
Beginner score
- 8.5Beginner
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Green and blue pistes (share of total km) | 60.01 % |
| Magic carpets and rope tows | 14 lifts |
| Easy piste km starting near the base | 23.8 km |
Facilities
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Magic carpet lifts | 13 |
| Green runs | 28 |
| Ski schools | 0 |
Tips for beginners
- Serre Chevalier scores 8.5/10 for beginners.
- 26% of the piste network is green, the easiest classification.
- 13 magic carpet lifts help first-timers get started.
- The village sits at 2491 m.
Green and blue runs
| Piste | Difficulty | Length | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route Fréjus | Green | 6,414 m21,040 ft | 650 m2,130 ft |
| Briance | Green | 5,540 m18,180 ft | 545 m1,790 ft |
| Marteau | Blue | 4,809 m15,780 ft | 857 m2,810 ft |
| Chemin | Blue | 4,235 m13,890 ft | 641 m2,100 ft |
| Aravet | Green | 3,953 m12,970 ft | 393 m1,290 ft |
| Rochamout | Blue | 3,463 m11,360 ft | 707 m2,320 ft |
| Vallons | Blue | 3,413 m11,200 ft | 594 m1,950 ft |
| 3 Croix | Green | 2,578 m8,460 ft | 282 m930 ft |
| Eychauda | Blue | 2,416 m7,930 ft | 316 m1,040 ft |
| Sellettes | Blue | 2,173 m7,130 ft | 381 m1,250 ft |
| Route des Espagnols | Blue | 1,872 m6,140 ft | 102 m330 ft |
| Eftanis | Blue | 1,741 m5,710 ft | 300 m980 ft |
| Myrtilles | Blue | 1,715 m5,630 ft | 380 m1,250 ft |
| Barres | Green | 1,635 m5,360 ft | 277 m910 ft |
| Fangeas | Blue | 1,512 m4,960 ft | 292 m960 ft |
| Cabane | Blue | 1,456 m4,780 ft | 274 m900 ft |
| Lacets | Blue | 1,309 m4,290 ft | 179 m590 ft |
| Chaméant | Green | 1,253 m4,110 ft | 213 m700 ft |
| Forêt | Blue | 1,046 m3,430 ft | 209 m690 ft |
| Traverse | Blue | 1,045 m3,430 ft | 112 m370 ft |
| Pré Jeanne | Blue | 1,044 m3,430 ft | 217 m710 ft |
| Combes | Blue | 1,012 m3,320 ft | 189 m620 ft |
| Yéti | Blue | 1,004 m3,290 ft | 193 m630 ft |
| Bergers | Green | 971 m3,190 ft | 122 m400 ft |
| Chauvet | Blue | 881 m2,890 ft | 120 m390 ft |
| Lièvre Blanc | Green | 800 m2,620 ft | 85 m280 ft |
| Pelvoux | Green | 773 m2,540 ft | 95 m310 ft |
| Dame des Neiges | Blue | 705 m2,310 ft | 167 m550 ft |
| Grand Serre | Green | 691 m2,270 ft | 107 m350 ft |
| Tétras | Blue | 685 m2,250 ft | 140 m460 ft |
…and 33 more green/blue runs.
109 unnamed connecting sections, 20 km12.2 mi.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Serre Chevalier score 8.5/10 for beginners?
The three inputs that move the score most are Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 60.01 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 14 lifts and Easy piste km starting near the base 23.8 km.
Is there childcare in Serre Chevalier?
1 childcare provider are listed in OpenStreetMap for Serre Chevalier.
How many ski schools are there in Serre Chevalier?
0.
How much of Serre Chevalier is easy skiing?
60% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Serre Chevalier?
2,491 m, with lifts to 2,769 m.
Are there magic carpets in Serre Chevalier?
13 magic carpets are mapped in Serre Chevalier.
How far is Serre Chevalier from Turin airport?
Turin is about 124 minutes by road from Serre Chevalier (89.9 km).
How high is Serre Chevalier?
The highest lift-served point is 2,769 m, with the village at 2,491 m, a vertical of 1,415 m.
Related pages
Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)