In Serre Chevalier, every moment has its own thrills and spills: the crazy Grand Prix race, the Serre Che Ski XXL extended glide, the magic of Night Skiing, the adrenalin of the Brut de Neige and avalanche prevention workshops. Unique events to enjoy the mountains in a different way.
Somewhere between a derby, a rally, an enduro, an orienteering race, and an obstacle course like 'mud-day'... the Grand Prix de Serre Chevalier is an explosive cocktail that makes it an extraordinary event.
📌The 2026 edition will take place from Friday 20 March to Sunday 22 March.
🐓 Enjoy the Serre Chevalier ski area in XXL mode from 8:30 AM
Early opening of the ski area from 8:30 AM, every day
From Sunday 08/02/2026 to Friday 06/03/2026Lifts concerned by the early opening:
• Briançon: Prorel 1 & 2 / Rocher Blanc
• Chantemerle: Ratier / Combes
• Villeneuve: Pontillas / Aravet / Casse du Bœuf / Forêt / Côte Chevalier / Clot
• Monêtier: Bachas / CibouitYour day will start under the best conditions with a breath of fresh air, soft snow, and the incomparable morning light.
If you are an experienced skier: you will enjoy every minute of skiing and finally feel satisfied at the end of your stay.
If you are a contemplative type: you will appreciate the serenity of calm mornings in the mountains.
🌙 Serre Che XXXL: an extended end of the day!
📅 From Sunday 15/02/2026 to Friday 27/02/2026
⏰ Extended until 6:00 PM (last descent) for the Prorel (1) and Ratier gondolas
➡️ Pedestrian descent only: slopes close at the usual time.An ideal opportunity to enjoy the panoramas and the atmosphere at altitude.
🍽️ The restaurants of Pralong (Briançon) and Ratier (Chantemerle) will enhance this experience by staying open one hour longer.
In Briançon
🚡Night Enchantment
An experience with family or friends that allows you to extend your evening at the restaurant “Spot de Pralong ” and enjoy the panoramic views from above.
Tuesdays during the Christmas Holidays - Access to the Prorel cable car, section 1 from 7pm to 10pm (free)* [programme for 30 December 2025: opening of the Spot de Pralong restaurant, DJ set at the Prorel cable car arrival station, Vauban slope lit but closed to skiers]
Wednesdays 11, 18, 25 February and 4 March 2026 during the winter holidays - Access to the Prorel cable car, section 1 from 7pm to 10pm (free)*
In Villeneuve
🌙 Night Skiing
Join us every Tuesday during the February/March school holidays on the Espace Découverte du Mickey from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. – access via the Mickey drag lift (free)*
✨ Ski Show Demo
Relive the history and evolution of skiing with a dedicated Ski Show highlighting the sport’s artistry and technique. The 300 instructors of E.S.F. Villeneuve take part in this unmissable performance featuring various choreographed scenes, acrobatic jumps, and a grand finale fireworks display. A must-see event!
Thursdays from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the February/March holidays (free)*
*Dates and programme subject to change depending on access, snow and/or weather conditions.
Do you enjoy freeriding? Does the freedom of off-piste appeal to you but your fears are holding you back? We've thought of you and come up with Brut de Neige. These courses are for thrill-seekers who want to play it safe... just like you.
You'll be skiing on ungroomed, marked and safe slopes. Thanks to Brut de Neige, you can discover the authenticity of old-fashioned skiing and enjoy all-snow skiing for unrivalled skiing pleasure. The Brut de Neige motto: off-piste sensations in complete safety. From one end of the Serre Chevalier ski area to the other, on the heights, you'll find Brut de Neige areas. Our lifeguards will be happy to help you.
Location: the whole ski area
Level: black runs. Good skiing skills are essential.
Avalanche victim search simulation
Rodolphe and Yoann, Serre Chevalier's first-aid and avalanche dog handlers, are offering avalanche search demonstrations in the ski area during the winter holidays, at the top of the Vallons chairlift on the Villeneuve site:
📌Every Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. during the February/March school holidays from 11.02 to 04.03.2026*. Animation offerte et ouverte à tous - sans réservation - rdv sur place.
*Subject to change or cancellation (priority given to piste safety).
How to make your stay in the Serre Chevalier ski area a pleasure.