Serre Chevalier

Serre Chevalier (French pronunciation: [sɛʁ ʃəvalje]) is a major ski resort in Southeastern France, near the Italian border, located in the Hautes-Alpes department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Situated to the northeast of Écrins National Park in the French Alps, the resort encompasses a large skiing area, with 250 km (155 mi) of slopes and favourable weather, boasting 300 days of sunshine a year.

Serre Chevalier consists of the city of Briançon, the villages of Chantemerle in Saint-Chaffrey and Villeneuve in La Salle-les-Alpes, as well as Le Monêtier-les-Bains.

World Cup champion ski racer Luc Alphand was born and lives in the valley below the resort.

The location was also used in the 2011 Tour de France when Stage 18 finished at the summit of the nearby Col du Galibier.

Serre Chevalier summit and the Grand Serre chairlift