Getting ready for the Winter Season in Serre Chevalier

What’s everyone up to in Serre Chevalier this week?

No Parking! Serre Chevalier
Originally uploaded by Susan Lomas

So we had some snow on the upper peaks last week.  The pic here shows how good it can get! The ski / snowboarding season 2007-2008 starts on Saturday 15th December.  Here are the prices for lift passes covering the Grand Serre Che area:

Apparently, you can buy passes online here. Or simply do it the old-fashioned way when you arrive. We’ve never found the queues too horrendous, but obviously the resort does get extremely busy in the Christmas, New Year and February holidays.

The Foire aux Skis (ex-rental and surplus stock) ski /snowboarding sale is on at the moment and through November. Situated in a garage along the RN 91 between Chantemerle and Villeneuve, near the Ambia Furniture Shop, there are always some real bargains to be had.

Meanwhile in Serre Chevalier the locals (French, English and "others") are busy either putting finishing touches to renovation projects, getting businesses and apartments ready for the winter season, hiking and cycling to get in good shape for the winter, enjoying and perhaps photographing the stunning landscapes of golden trees against moody grey autumn skies. Oh yes, and sinking the odd pint or two in the Xtreme Bar or Le Bistrot in Chantemerle.

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