WELLNESS & BEAUTY
SERRE CHEVALIER , THE LARGEST SKIING RESORT IN THE SOUTHERN ALPS , CELEBRATES ITS 80TH BIRTHDAY
250 km of slopes , large off-piste spaces , crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing facilities , a fabulous playground for sled dogs … The Serre Chevalier , the largest skiing resort in the Southern Alps , reveals two great assets of winter sports : snow and sun . While you are at it , explore the historic town of Briançon with its fortifications classed as UNESCO World Heritage and its three scenic villages : Chantemerle Saint-Chaffrey , La Salle les Alpes and Le Monêtier-les-Bains . Local charm combined with all the natural pleasures assures an exciting winter — guaranteed .
This year the resort is celebrating its 80th anniversary . The first cable car , the longest in Europe back then , was opened in December 1941 , giving access to the first slopes . The local soldiers , however , had already discovered the pleasures of skiing in the valley as early as the 1900s . This is a testament to how deeply the skiing tradition is rooted here .
A number of festivities ( concerts , fireworks , shows and events ) are planned in winter to celebrate this milestone anniversary . A new giant zip line will literally fly you over the slopes — a truly magical experience at a speed of 100 km / h above the snow-covered mountains . Thrills and immaculate panorama guaranteed !
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To chill after this spectacular flying , a sugar snack is provided for all the gourmets in the great Canadian North tradition . Local honey lollipops and grilled marshmallows are there to taste on the terrace . Genuine happiness at an altitude of 2000 metres .
• Information : Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon
Tourist Office
• contact @ serre-chevalier . com
• tel + 33 ( 0 ) 4 9224 9898
• Accomodation : The Grand Hôtel de Saint-Chaffrey , completely renovated , offers spacious rooms with breathtaking mountain views at the foot of the slopes . Enjoy the charm , luxury , comfort and conviviality of this Nuxe spa establishment .
• Grand Hotel 4 *
• Place du téléphérique , Saint-Chaffret /
Chantemerle
• Tel + 33 ( 0 ) 4 9224 1516
• Club Med Serre Chevalier . For a carefree sporting and festive vibe , stay at this family-friendly resort equipped with mini-clubs to meet your child ’ s every whim .
• Club Méditerranée
• Le Bez , La Salle-les-Alpes
• Tel + 33 ( 0 ) 4 9224 6200
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