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The resort in facts & figures
open 15 December 2012 to 28 april 2013
101 pistes
469 hectares of marked and maintained pistes
62 ski lifts
Turnover of 77,112 people per hour
27 pisting machines
1/3 of ski area covered by snow cannons
Certification: ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 18000 (Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environment)
60 million Euros of investment since 2005.
Ski pass prices 2012/2013
Adult day 44.50 € • Child day 35.50 €
Adult 6-day 214 € • Child 6-day 171 €
15 to 21 December
Adult day 31.20 € • Child day 24.90 €
Adult 6-day 149.80 € • Child 6-day 119.70 €
Super Promo Ski
From 245 € per person*
From 05/01 to 26/01/13 - 13/04 to 20/04/13 - 7 nights accommodation + 6-day ski pass.
*Based on group of 4 people.
serre chevalier Vallée,
a huge ski area
with 250km of Pistes
With 1.3 million skiing days in 2011-12 and thanks to its 250km of pistes,
Serre Chevalier is one of the largest ski areas in France in terms of visitor numbers.
It is also France’s largest ski resort not connected to other resorts.
Serre Chevalier Vallée is a village-resort in the Hautes-Alpes that is blessed with exceptional weather.
Lying on the border between the départements of Les Hautes-Alpes, Isère and Savoie, Serre Chevalier Vallée
is a mountain village resort dedicated to great skiing and well-being. The resort comprises three typical Alpine
villages (Le Monêtier les Bains, Villeneuve-La Salle, Chantemerle-Saint Chaffrey), 13 hamlets and Briançon,
a town inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List for its Vauban fortifications.
The summits of the mountains here reach altitudes of 2800m with 80% of the ski area lying at altitudes
of over 2000m, giving great skiing conditions on natural snow from mid-December to mid-April.
Contact Presse FMG Communication
Gaëlle MOREAU – 06 87 30 67 87 - [email protected]
On the pistes...
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Neiges de culture©
“This new concept combines the pleasures of skiing with those of culture. Neiges de culture© has come
to the Serre Chevalier ski area, bringing a range of activities to explore along the pistes, in the heart of the
forest, through the valleys and on the hills.” Cultural trail only accessible on skis.
New skiing and boarding areas to explore with family or friends
Serre Chevalier Vallée, the resort for having fun with the family or friends.
The snowpark offers three zones for different levels of ability. And for something a bit more soothing there’s
the “coolzone”, an area devoted to relaxation with sun loungers, music and a barbecue.
The Boardercross has 9 raised bends for fast and furious races with family or friends.
The Mélèze zone is a skiing and boarding area for all levels of ability with wooden modules. The trail also
features an exhibition on the larch (mélèze) and picnic tables.
The vidéozone© is a new fun area for all the family where participants are automatically filmed as they follow the
trail, which is open to all levels of ability. Descents are displayed on a giant screen in the finishing zone
and visitors can revisit and share footage of their exploits on social networking sites such as Facebook
by using their ski pass number.
...Away from the pistes
KAPLA© construction, sites are organised each week and are for the young and old alike.
Thousands of wooden planks are available for families to build houses, castles, animals and more…
Mini disco, “la main à la pâte” educational workshops, catwalk shows, fêtes and shows are organised free
of charge by the Tourist Office.
“Famille Plus” village tours for all the family
Serre Chevalier Vallée brings together three villages and a town inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Several tours are organised to show the life of the villages with routes adapted for families with pushchairs
and young children (guide to easy walks on sale at Serre Chevalier Vallée Tourist Offices, 1 €).
“Traces douces” nature walks are organised by the Écrins National Park.
Festival Jeune Public, Christmas week. The Tourist Office runs this festival featuring free shows for children and
the whole family each evening at 6pm for a magical journey into the world of Christmas.
Family escapade
From 1301 € 1212 € for the whole family.
Les Théâtrofolies, is a comedy festival that takes place in February featuring several original shows.
There are numerous other events for families and friends on offer in Serre Chevalier Vallée.
Enjoy a family skiing holiday over Christmas and the February school holidays.
From 22/12 to 29/12/12, 29/12 to 05/01/13, 16/02 to 16/03/13.
7 nights accommodation + 6-day ski passes for 2 adults and 2 children (under 18).
Based in 4-person studio.
But also...
Fantastic offer
From 729 € for the whole family
Buy 1 adult ski pass and get 1 children’s ski pass free. From 09/02 to 16/02/13. 30/03 to 13/04/13.
7 nights accommodation + 6-day ski pass for 2 adults and 2 children (6 to 12 years old).
Based in 4-person studio.
Contact Presse FMG Communication
Gaëlle MOREAU – 06 87 30 67 87 - [email protected]
Health & well-being
serre chevalier Vallée,
the art of liVing
Water is ever-present in Serre Chevalier Vallée, notably in the form of the natural hot springs
in Le Monêtier les Bains and the numerous health & well-being centres found throughout the valley.
Les Grands Bains du Monêtier. 4500m2 dedicated to relaxation and beauty care, with naturally heated
spring water (37ºC) pools indoors and outdoors. 3 zones dedicated to health & well-being:
The “Espace Grands Bains” has two 300m2 pools inside and outside (Jacuzzi, underwater massage
zones, three Roman areas, music grotto). The “Espace Romano-Irlandais” is a special area reserved for
More than just a ski resort, Serre Chevalier Vallée is lived in year-round and as well as its Alpine houses and
chalets it also has numerous lively bars and restaurants offering music and entertainment in the evenings.
High-quality accommodation
Chalets or apartments. Luxury and boutique chalets, wood and stone houses, new technology and
health & well-being centres all provide accommodation entirely devoted to relaxation and comfort.
Serre Chevalier Réservation offers a large number of unique and high-quality properties for rent:
www.chalet-tavaillons.com, www.chalets-lumiere-bois.com, www.chalet-larenardiere.com,
www.chaletchamoissiere.com, www.chaletmattange.com,
The art of living in Serre Chevalier Vallée also includes gastronomy, both in the valley and on the pistes,
with almost 100 restaurants offering something for all tastes. Creative masterpieces, hearty dishes,
gastronomic delights, hearty fare… There is an ambiance and range of flavours for all palates.
adults, comprising a steam room, sauna and outside pool. The “Espace Institut Beauté-Santé” offers a
wide range of personalised treatments (hydrotherapy, water massages, etc).
www.lesgrandsbains.fr
Spa Montagne & Décléor treatments and aroma-massages
The Spa Montagne has Spa de France accreditation for high-quality treatment and service. Located
within the Hôtel Alliey with indoor and outdoor pools plus Jacuzzi, steam room, counter-current pool
and massage salon offering Décléor treatments. Private spa (8 people) reservation only at
www.alliey.com
Spa & Well-being by Lagrange plunges you into a world of indulgence, harmony and relaxation.
An invitation to relax, take time out, and give yourself over for a few hours to the beneficial effects of
specialist Décléor treatments and massages. Fitness room, indoor swimming pool, steam room.
www.vacances-lagrange.com
A concentration of various treatments are available in the Espace Thalassoforme and Institut Sothys
including facial care and a relaxing water therapy zone with essential-oil-scented pools and seaweed
wraps. www.serrechethalasso.com
Spa and massages at the Hôtel le Christiania and Mont-Thabor.
www.le-christiania.com ; www.mont-thabord.com
Personalised well-being activities:
Relaxing massage with essential oils, Hawaiian treatments, traditional Shiatsu,
fitness coaching sessions at your home, reflexology, stretching…
« Sources de détente » week
From 415 € 384 € per person*
From 05/01 to 26/01/13 – 16/03 to 28/14/13.
7 nights accommodation + 6-day ski pass + 3 half-day treatments at the Grands Bains du Monêtier.
Sports and relaxation, Serre Chevalier Vallée offers 6 skiing days and 3 half-days of absolute rest and
relaxation. Explore the beauty treatments and spa & pool centre at the Grands Bains du Monêtier.
Programme:
- 1st day: Aromatic water massage bath (15 mins) + “Tour du Monde des gommages” (range of scrubs,
30 mins) + 2 hrs in the Grands Bains and “Espace Romano-Irlandais”
- 2nd day: Wrap of your choice (25 mins) + essential oils massage (25 mins) + 2 hrs in the Grands Bains
and “Espace Romano-Irlandais”
- 3rd day: Facial (40 mins) + 2 hrs in the Grands Bains and “Espace Romano-Irlandais”.
*Based on group of 4 people.
Contact Presse FMG Communication
Gaëlle MOREAU – 06 87 30 67 87 - [email protected]
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commitment to quality
Famille Plus
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holiDays
Club Serre Chevalier and “Ambassadeur” card
By joining the Club Serre Chevalier you can enjoy all the benefits of the “Ambassadeur” programme.
This label is about improving the welcome of families to the resort and making their stay easier in terms of the
events and facilities on offer.
The Famille plus label is awarded by Ski France and France Montagne for the improvements, events,
prices and facilities specifically designed for families by resorts.
Benefits: Earn points while you ski. Earn points by loaning or renting out your apartment.
These points allow you to ski for free and get reductions with local shopkeepers and service providers.
Invitations to evenings and events organised by Serre Chevalier Valley (ski area).
Sign up at www.proprietaires.serre-chevalier.com
Serre Chevalier Vallée offers a personalised welcome for families with events designed for all age groups, special
family rates, activities for individuals and all the family, and close-at-hand medical facilities for cuts and scrapes…
Serre Che for everyone
The Serre Chevalier Vallée Tourist Office has had the “Tourisme et Handicap” label since 2009. It produces the
“Serre Che pour tous” guide that is available on line and in Tourist Offices. The guide lists all the valley’s
disabled facilities and activities to help to make disabled people’s stays easier. Several initiatives have been
launched in the valley. One of these is the Chalet Handy, which opened in 2012 and is the first chalet in France
specifically devoted to the well-being of disabled men and women wishing to take part in mountain sports.
Carte Holiski – great skiing, small prices!
If you like great skiing, then you’ll love the Holiski Serre Chevalier card.
This exclusive à la carte ski offer works in a similar way to the French motorway télébadge (account automatically
deducted when toll booth used) and gives you access to a range of benefits:
- Permanent reductions on daily pass prices.
- Direct access to pistes without using ticket desks.
- Monthly invoicing - only pay for your actual skiing days.
- “Loyalty” days costing only 1€.
For more information and to find out about a new way of skiing visit www.holiskiserrechevalier.com
Tourist Office’s category 2 classification
Shuttle buses: a shuttle bus serves the whole valley, making it easier for visitors arriving by train.
The Serre Chevalier Vallée Tourist Office is committed to the provision of high-quality services and obtaining
QUALITE TOURISME accreditation. The Qualité Tourisme™ brand validates the rigorous procedures designed
to offer and maintain high-quality services by tourism professionals to ensure customer satisfaction.
WiFi access: the local WiFi infrastructure means holiday-makers can access the internet directly from most of the
valley’s hotels and apartments.
The steps undertaken by the Serre Chevalier Vallée Tourist Offices to obtain this accreditation were validated
by independent auditors assigned by FROTSI (France’s union of tourist offices).
iPhone and Android app
GPS info on maps of the villages and pistes, real-time lift and piste opening info, access routes for hotels, apartments
Serre Chevalier affirms its commitment to improved environmental protection. Various partners in the tourism
sector have introduced a number of measures to improve awareness-raising programmes, as well as waste and
energy management systems. SCV Domaine Skiable, part of the Compagnie des Alpes, has had QSE (Quality
Safety Environment) certification since this winter, as well as ISO 9001 (management system based on customer
satisfaction), ISO 14000 (management system to reduce environmental impact), and OHSAS (health and safety
at work management system) certifications. In recognition of its commitment to sustainable development,
the Compagnie des Alpes has also had AlpEnergie 100 certification since summer 2012.
and shops via geolocation.
Weather forecasts, upcoming events, as well as the latest webcam videos and images.
Locate yourself in the ski area and tell your friends your position, calculate your performance: number of kilometres
skied in the morning, height gain/loss, timings…
Follow routes preloaded in the app, explore the “neige de culture©” cultural spaces.
Augmented reality: do you know the names of the surrounding peaks?
Take photos with the Serre Chevalier Vallée logo and post them on Facebook.
Serre Chevalier Vallée is on Facebook
and Twitter making it easier to keep up with the latest news and events at
any moment of the day.
Book online
You can book your accommodation and buy lift passes online at: www.serrechevalier-reservation.com
Contact Presse FMG Communication
Gaëlle MOREAU – 06 87 30 67 87 - [email protected]
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A taste of Mongolia
Each winter Katia and Rachel run night-time snowshoe outings with aperitifs served in a Mongolian yurt.
Discover snowshoeing in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Snowshoe outings can be run as “trapper” tours for children,
with a light meal in the yurt. www.altai-serre-chevalier.com
A resort full of traditions
Having met on holiday in Serre Chevalier Vallée and after an experiment in horticulture in the south of France,
Franck and Odile decided to settle in the valley and take over a sheep farm.
They have been there seven years and make and sell sheep cheeses and products from their ducks.
La Bergerie des Guibertes. +33 (0)4 92 24 48 84.
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Festival Jeune Public
Christmas week
Free evening theatre and street theatre shows for families.
Snowkitemasters of Serre Chevalier Vallée
5 to 12 January
Competition international of Snowkite in the Col du Lautaret.
Serre Chevalier New Balance Trail Blanc
13 January
Race on foot through the snow.
The Serre Chevalier Théâtrofolies
11 to 16 February
A week of performances.
Offenbach Festival
March
Events and concerts about Offenbach.
Skis made in Serre Chevalier Vallée
« Plume de Glace » thriller festival
30 March to 1 April
After 20 years in the ski industry, Eric “Bob” Bobrowicz decided to settle in Serre Chevalier Vallée and set up
his own brand making versatile skis for freestyle and freeride skiing.
www.white-doctor.com
Contact Presse FMG Communication
Gaëlle MOREAU – 06 87 30 67 87 - [email protected]
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