July 7, 2008
- Serre Chevalier Ski School
I’m just having a chat with Olivier from Snow Connections about getting their business rocking for next winter, they are are a new ski school to the area and I thouroughly rate them.
March 2, 2008
- Serre Chevalier Ski Pass for 1 week
Graeme Rudgyard asked…
Could you tell me if you need a photo for the one week lift pass in serre or is everything electronic?
Dear Graeme, thanks for your enquiry, from the Serre Chevalier Guide 2008 it says’
"please note passes longer than 2 days require a passport photo",
The current price for a 6 day ski pass [...]
February 27, 2008
- Cross country skiing in Serre Chevalier
Get away from the crowds - cross-country skiing in Serre Chevalier for absolute beginners!
Well it’s February, and the French National holidays and English half-term breaks are in full swing. The popular pistes are pretty crowded and the lift queues are long, fancy trying something different?
Any Serre Che ski pass covering 6 days or more entitles [...] - Serre Chevalier Hotels - Cimotel Villeneuve
Exclusive to Neilson with an excellent piste-side location enjoying beautiful panoramic views, providing great food & service. Villeneuve’s resort centre is nearby & it’s 25m to the Aravet bubble lift linking into the heart of the ski area. The hotel bar is a focal point for après-ski while the large terrace is perfect for sunny [...]
February 19, 2008
- Briancon Apartment to rent
The attractive 175 m² apartment is within the fortified old town at the heart of Briançon. It comprises of two floors with wooden beam ceilings throughout and has been recently refurbished to a high standard. It comprises a large attractive sitting room with a superb wood burning stove, kitchen-diner, utility room, four bedrooms, a downstairs [...]
January 30, 2008
- Europe Ski Holiday
France has always been one of Europe’s favourite ski destinations, with resorts like Val d’Isere and Tignes being forever popular for skiing and snowboarding alike.
More recently some of the lesser known resorts such as Serre Chevalier have also become very popular.
Here are some links you may find useful when booking your Europe Ski Holiday:
Serre Chevalier [...]
January 13, 2008
- Serre Chevalier Ski School
Snow Connections is an independent school with a great mix a French and British instructors.
Coaching is available for children and adults in skiing and snowboarding.
A brief outline of some of our courses.
Technical Coaching Courses
For more about this see Ski and Snowboard Coaching with Snow Connections
January 2, 2008
- Serre Chevalier Ski Tricks
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Originally uploaded by favros
I found this today on Flickr, this is brilliant! favros has loads more like this on his Flickr page. If you want your photos to appear on this site, just upload them to Flickr and tag them "serre chevalier"
December 23, 2007
- Serre Chevalier Ski Apartment Late Bookings
These weeks are still available at La Claire Fontaine in Chantemerle, Serre Chevalier. This apartment sleeps 6 and is only a few minutes walk to the main ski lifts of Serre Chevalier.
5th - 12th January 575€
19th January - 26th January 575€
26th January - 1st February 750€
2nd - 9th February 750€
You can get more details here:
Serre [...]
October 8, 2007
- Serre Chevalier Apartment Ski Season Availability
La Claire Fontaine is our favourite apartment in Serre Chevalier, near to the piste, well maintained and well equipped. More details of this apartment are here.
Book now to avoid disappointment!
The following weeks are left for this winter season:La Claire Fontaine Availabilty
From (saturday)
To (Saturday)
price per week (Euros)now
29/12/2007
45006/01/2007
12/01/2007
75012/01/2007
19/01/2007
75026/01/2007
02/02/2007
92502/02/2007
09/02/2007
92509/03/2007
15/03/2007
77515/03/2007
22/03/2007
77522/03/2007
29/03/2007
77529/03/2007
05/04/2007
77505/04/2007
12/04/2007
77512/04/2007
19/04/2007
575
September 29, 2007
September 13, 2007
- Early Booking Discount for Ski Accommodation Winter 07/08
Well the summer holidays are now over and before you know it, you will be thinking about your skiing holiday!!
If you are looking for a great, affordable place to stay this winter, which is walking distance to the slopes and close to a variety of shops and restaurants, then look no further! Here is an [...]
September 5, 2007
- This former silk mill in France’s new, chic ski resort has apartments for less than £100,000
Height of cool;
This former silk mill in France’s new, chic ski resort has apartments for less than £100,000.
By Laura Latham
Briançon? No, I’d never heard of it either, but I’m glad someone let me in on the secret. Surrounded by the Alps, this beautiful town (the highest in Europe) has it all. The centre is a [...] - Serre Chevalier’s new feature, The Reflex
Sometimes, you’ve just got to know when to stop, particularly if you’re a skier.
Now the French resort of Serre Chevalier has introduced an innovative new concept in skier safety training called ‘The Reflex’ - an area where skiers can test their speed in order to control and improve their braking.
With an 80m run-up, skiers aim [...]
August 20, 2007
- Disused silk mill gets turned into Serre Chevalier apartments
This article was in The Times (London), August 3, 2007, Friday
By: Lorna Blackwood
Lorna Blackwood visits a working example of l’entente cordiale
HISTORY shows that relations between the French and the British have not always been at their best. Some would even go so far as agreeing with Donald Jerrold, a 19th-century wit, who proclaimed: "The best [...] - Skiing in Les deux Alpes
Les Deux Alpes is about 1 hours Drive from Serre Chevalier
LES DEUX ALPES 1600m - 3600m:
Beginners * Intermediates ***
Advanced ** Snowboarders ***
If you buy a ski pass for Serre Chevalierfor 1 week or more you get free days at other resorts, which includes Les Deux Alpes or as it is written sometimes [...]
August 19, 2007
- Skiing in Serre Chevalier 1350, 1400 & 1500
High in the southern French Alps is France’s 4th Largest Ski Range and one of Frances most underrated Ski resorts it boasts 250Kms of piste, a superb snow record and yet it is one of the sunniest spots in France with over 300 days of sunshine per year! Serre Chevalier is a fascinating collection of [...]
April 12, 2007
- Spring in Serre Chevalier
For the last week it has been consistently above zero at village level and getting up to 18/19C in the afternoons. This means the Luc Alphand run is now knackered (and shut) and has flowers starting to grow!
However if you are prepared to get up early, then the higher pistes are surprisingly good. You [...]
April 2, 2007
- Lost Camera - Reward Offered
I just got this email from Liz Stacck:
"I am writing to ask for your help - whilst skiing in the Sauze d’Oulx and Sestriere areas on Saturday 31 March 2007, I lost an Olympus Camedia Camera. I would like to know if there is a lost property that this may have been handed in to? [...]
March 15, 2007
- Spring Equinox 2007
The Vernal Equinox in Serre Chevalier
The Spring or Vernal Equinox affects weather, and a lot of people are talking about how it will affect the weather here in Serre Chevalier. At the moment we are experiencing blisteringly hot days and the snow is melting rapidly. But still people are saying it will snow next wednesday!
More [...]
