Ski trip to Serre Chevalier

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Another great option for mixed-ability groups, a school ski trip to Serre Chevalier offers spectacular skiing for all levels. Made up of 13 villages spread across three valleys, Serre Chevalier is the gateway to Ecrins National Park. A south-facing ski resort, Serre Chevalier is famous for its sunshine record and is one of the largest ski areas in France. The villages are all well-served by an excellent lift system and the largest, Briançon, is both the highest city in the European Union (and only Davos is higher in Europe) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are loads of après-ski activities in the local area, including swimming, ice-skating, pizzerias, discos, bum-boarding and ice hockey matches. Overall, Serre Chevalier is a fantastic choice for a school ski trip to France.

School Ski Trip to Serre Chevalier

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Skiing in Serre Chevalier

This is a fantastic resort to choose if you want to use your school ski holiday to introduce your students to snowsports for the first time. The wide nursery slopes and excellent ski schools are ideal for beginners to have the space and support they need to get skiing. And there’s great skiing for intermediates too, with some great runs above the tree line. There’s even something to satisfy the advanced skiers in your group, with Olympic black runs! But what about snowboarders? Well, don’t worry, Serre Chevalier has that covered too, with a fantastic snow park!

Resort Facts

Beginner

48%

Intermediate

38%

Advanced

14%

Total Piste

250KM

Top Piste Altitude

2830M

Longest run

4KM

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2 hours from Turin

14 hours from Calais

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1600M

Vertical drops

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No

Glacier

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68

Lifts

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30 Cannons

Snow making coverage

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Yes

Snow park

Piste Map

Serre Chevalier piste map

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Accommodation

UCPA Serre Chevalier

The UCPA centre in Serre Chevalier is located at the foot of the piste, in the main village of Villeneuve - which has both the best lift access and a good bus service. You can ski straight from the centre in the morning and back in the evening. The centre is housed in a modern building with a fantastic sun deck overlooking the slopes, as well as an outdoor heated pool! Student rooms are multi-bedded, with facilities shared between two rooms. Staff will usually be in twins.All the usual UCPA services are present, including a ski room,free WiFi, dining room and plenty of social areas and seating, plus a lovely bar for staff to relax in!

Hotel La Renardiere

With 73 beds, this great hotel offers groups sole-occupancy just 200m away from the resort's main ski lift and ski school meeting point. The 19 guest rooms sleep 1-5 and all offer en-suite bathroom facilities. The on-site restaurant offers the option of providing a packed lunch or a buffet lunch, giving you the choice of whether to stay out on the slopes or return to the warmth of the hotel during the midday break. There's also an activity room at the hotel, for your group to enjoy a number of evening activities.

Aprés-Ski

Deval’Bob

Fancy having a go at tobogganing.

Ice skating of Villeneuve

Enjoy a spot of outdoor ice skating.

Luge de Montgenevre

Enjoy an exciting ride down one of the longest sledge rides in France.

Night skiing ...

Night skiing is an unmissable experience that your students will never forget.

ALP'SQUASH

This great sports centre offers facilities for squash, badminton, indoor golf and aquabiking.

Bowling Chantemerle

Challenge your students to bowling in Chantemerle.

Ice skating Briancon (Indoor)

Ice skating is a great choice of activity for school ski groups.

Swimming pool Briancon

A great way to ease those aching muscles after a day on the slopes, swimming is a fantastic choice of activity.

Supporting you
every step of the way

Creating your perfect school ski trip

Your quote will be put together by one of our experienced Tour Advisors, who know our resorts inside out. They’ll work with you to create a trip that suits your group’s needs and budget.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and get students signed up. Our Trip Launch Pack is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your ski lessons, gear hire and après-ski activities are all sorted and they’ll take on most of the other admin tasks (so you can look forward to the trip as much as the kids).

Support while you’re away

While you’re away, you’ll be looked after by a Halsbury rep based in your resort. Plus, our HQ staff will be on available by phone, 24 hours a day. You’ll get a final info pack before you go with all the info you need, plus access to all your trip documents on the Vamoos app.

After
your trip

When you return, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, so we can continue our service. This is also the perfect time to start planning your next trip, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and make it easier for you). 

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Great news – we’ve extended our early booking offer, so you can still save your students £15pp on your 2026 ski trip! All you need to do is book by 28th February! 

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Terms and conditions:

  • This offer is valid for trips due to travel between 1st December 2025 and 30th April 2026.  
  • Your signed booking and either full deposits or holding deposits must be received by 28/02/2025.  
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