Walks & Hikes

Dare to go high

Ouverture à partir du 21.06 au 31.08.2025*

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Walks & hikes

Dare to gain altitude

Thanks to the ski lifts scattered across the valley, you can easily access a vast playground waiting to be explored. Marked trails crisscross the entire Serre Chevalier area—perfect for discovering breathtaking landscapes.

In the heart of a postcard-worthy setting, all your senses come alive.
Look up: the mountain reveals itself in all its splendor, dotted with blooming rhododendrons. Wander along paths lined with larches, the only conifers in Europe that lose their needles in winter and turn golden in autumn. Take a deep breath—the gentle scent of evergreens fills the air. Keep your eyes peeled: you might spot some iconic mountain wildlife—marmots, deer, or black grouse.

Must-see walks
Several signposted trails
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Notre Dame des Neiges ("Our Lady of the Snow") - Briançon

This mountainside chapel, ideally located, offers dramatic views of Briançon, the Durance valley and the surrounding peaks of the Briançon area, the Queyras and the Ecrins National Park.
> Arrival at the Prorel cable car (section 2) - Round trip - Distance: 1,4 km - Duration: 40 mn*

Le sentier des Lutins ("The Elves Trail") - Chantemerle

Take the family on the Lutins trail and explore some aspects of the mountain environment! This easy trail is both fun and educational with information boards all the way along.
> Arrival at the Ratier gondola - Round trip / - Distance : 1.8 km - Duration 1h30*

La Crête des Lauzières ("The ridge of Lauzières") - Monêtier

Enjoy the view over the village of Monêtier and the whole Serre Chevalier valley. Admire the dazzling panoramas on emblematic summits of the Ecrins National Park and majestic glaciers. You touch the fascinating world of high mountain.
Information boards along the path give you some explanations about the landscapes you pass through.
> Arrival at the Bachas chairlift - Round trip - Distance : 2.2 km - Duration 1h30*

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*Duration and distance given as an indication.

Come and meet the shepherds!
Arno and Max introduce you to their hobby
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This summer, discover the traditions of livestock farming and life in the mountains thanks to activities organised by the shepherds based in the Serre Chevalier area.

Come and talk to these passionate professionals who share their daily lives with their herds of cows and sheep, while learning the best practices to adopt in the presence of guard dogs.

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It is also possible to participate in the following events:
Raising awareness of the mountain environment
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  • DISCOVERING ONGULÉS (chamois, ibex) with Jean-Pierre Bergeron, Ecrins National Park warden.

  • DO YOU KNOW THE BLACK GROUSE? With Sidonie Bourdel, Tétras-lyre awareness officer in the Southern Alps

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Pedestrian Pass

Lasciatevi sedurre dalla bellezza del paesaggio e dalla tranquillità dei sentieri.

With the Tronçon 2 Pedestrian Pass, you have easy access to all the open lifts and can explore the most beautiful panoramas in the area.

You can take the lifts as many times as you like: go up in the morning, come down again, come back in the afternoon... or even change sites during the day - for example start in Briançon and finish in Monêtier.

And to make the moment last, sit down at one of the picnic areas at Croix de la Nore (Briançon) or Grand Alpe (Chantemerle): equipped with planchas, they invite you to take a gourmet break overlooking the mountain.

*See list of Section 1 and Section 2 access points below.

Unlimited day access Section 2
21,00 €
Pedestrian Pass fares*
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Section 1 (single rate / pers.)11,00 €8,80 €
Section 2 (single price / pers.)21,00€16,80€
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The Serre Chevalier cable car

THE resort's iconic ski lift

If there's one ski lift that's emblematic of the resort, it's the Serre Chevalier cable car! Indissociable from the history of skiing in Serre Chevalier, it has been an integral part of the valley's landscape for over 80 years. And, much to the delight of our holiday-makers, it's accessible to all, winter and summer alike.

Focus on the little history of the cable car, interwoven with the big story from its earliest days

Although the project was first conceived in 1935, it wasn't until 1941 that the cable car was inaugurated, right in the middle of the Second World War. At the time, it was the longest in Europe, and consisted of two sections.

  • In 2013, the 1st section was replaced by the Ratier gondola, but the structure of the historic station was retained.

  • The 2nd section of the cable car is still in service. Although the departure station at Serre Ratier had to be rebuilt following a fire in 1983, the arrival station at the summit still exists.

  • It will be renovated in 2021, the year of its 80th anniversary: new roof, new interior and exterior cladding, repair of defective structural elements and other essential work.

Once at the top of the cable car, you can easily reach the orientation table just a few steps away, at an altitude of 2,491 m. Prepare to be impressed by the exceptional panorama over the Serre Chevalier area, the Guisane valley, the Aiguilles d'Arves, the Pelvoux and all the peaks of the Ecrins National Park.

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Opening dates summer 2025
From 21 June
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Opening dates for the Serre Chevalier Valley Domain – Summer 2025

Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Villeneuve – Casse du Bœuf chairlift: opening of the Bike Park
Saturday, June 28, 2025 – Chantemerle – Ratier gondola, Serre Chevalier cable car, Combes & Grand Serre chairlifts: full opening of all summer activities
Saturday, July 5, 2025 – Briançon – Prorel gondola and Monêtier – Bachas chairlift
Closing date for all four sites: Sunday, August 31, 2025

*Subject to change

Section 1 and Section 2
What is the difference?
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Section 1 gives you unlimited access to the following lifts:
- Section 1 of the Prorel gondola in Briançon
- Section 1 of the Ratier gondola in Chantemerle
- The Casse du Boeuf chairlift in Villeneuve
- The Bachas chairlift in Monêtier

Section 2 gives you unlimited access to the following lifts:
- Section 1 & 2 of the Prorel gondola in Briançon
- Section 1 of the Ratier gondola in Chantemerle
- The Serre Chevalier cable car in Chantemerle
- Grand Serre and Combes chairlifts in Chantemerle
- The Casse du Boeuf chairlift in Villeneuve
- The Bachas chairlift in Monêtier

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How can you benefit?
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A discount is applied under the following conditions on activities*, pedestrian passes and the Explor' Pass:

  • Simultaneous purchase of at least 4 identical products

  • 1 or 2 adults aged 22 and over

  • and juniors aged 6 to 21.

*Mountain Kart, Downhill Scooter, Giant Zipline, Guided Adventure on Electric Scooter

People with disabilities
Pedestrian & MTB rates*
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Disability rate equal to or greater than 80%

  • Pedestrian: free

  • Companion (single rate):

    • Section 1: €5.50

    • Section 2: €10.50

  • MTB: free

  • Companion:

    • 1 Ascent Section 2

      • Companion 12 years and older: €10.30

      • Companion 6-11 years: €8.80

    • Half Day

      • Companion 12 years and older: €11.80

      • Companion 6-11 years: €10.00

    • Full Day

      • Companion 12 years and older: €13.80

      • Companion 6-11 years: €11.80

    • Grande Galaxie Season

      • Companion 12 years and older: €132.50

      • Companion 6-11 years: €112.80

    • 2 Non-consecutive Days

      • Companion 12 years and older: €23.80

      • Companion 6-11 years: €20.30

    • 3 Non-consecutive Days

      • Companion 12 years and older: €35.30

      • Companion 6-11 years: €30.00

    • 4 Non-consecutive Days

      • Companion 12 years and older: €47.00

      • Companion 6-11 years: €40.00

  • Disability rate less than 80%

    • Pedestrian (single rate):

      • Section 1: €9.40

      • Section 2: €17.90

    • MTB:

      • 1 Ascent Section 2: 12 years and older: €17.50 - 6-11 years: free

      • Half Day: 12 years and older: €20.00 - 6-11 years: free

      • Full Day: 12 years and older: €23.50 - 6-11 years: free

      • 2 Non-consecutive Days: 12 years and older: €40.50 - 6-11 years: free

      • 3 Non-consecutive Days: 12 years and older: €60.00 - 6-11 years: free

      • 4 Non-consecutive Days: 12 years and older: €80.00 - 6-11 years: free

      • Grande Galaxie Season: 12 years and older: €225.50 - 6-11 years: free

Available only at Info Sales Points. 4 lifts accessible to people with disabilities* Wheelchair access at:

  • Briançon

    • Prorel Gondola Sections 1 and 2 (access ramp)

  • Chantemerle

    • Ratier Gondola

    • Serre Chevalier Cable Car

All-terrain wheelchair access at:

  • Villeneuve

    • Casse du Bœuf Chairlift (4-seater detachable).

*subject to modifications / Sales Office only

The high-altitude restaurants
Summer 2025* openings*
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Chantemerle

  • Le Café Soleil: Saturday 28 June - 31 August | +33 (0)4 92 24 17 39

  • Le Relais de Ratier: Saturday 28 June +33 (0)4 92 24 08 76

Villeneuve

  • La Briance : sunday 15 june - 15 september | +33 (0)6 22 76 00 77

  • L'Echaillon : Saturday 05 July - 31 August | +33 (0)4 92 24 05 15

  • Le Bivouac : Saturday 05 July - 31 August | +33 (0)4 92 24 87 72

  • La Cabane : Friday 04 or Saturday 05 July - 24 August | +33 (0)7 71 11 38 24

  • Le Pi Maï : Saturday 12 July - 31 August | +33 (0)4 92 24 83 63

Briançon

  • Le Sport de Pralong : Tuesday 08 July - 29 August | +33 (0)4 92 22 35 68

  • Le Chalet de Serre Blanc : Saturday 05 July - 31 August | +33 (0)6 84 14 83 35

Monêtier

  • Le Flocon : opening early July | +33 (0)4 92 24 50 66

  • Le Peya Juana : Friday 04 july - 31 august | +33 (0)7 85 27 98 01

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*subject to change and opening dates

*subject to change and access conditions

The applicable rate (start/end of season or season) is that on the 1st day of validity, whatever the duration.
All Ticket prices (excluding Insurance) are valid for the entire 2025 summer season and include all taxes at the current VAT rate, i.e. ten per cent (10%) of the price excluding taxes. (Art. 279b quater of the French General Tax Code).
Nevertheless, any increase in VAT above a rate of 10% of the price excluding taxes will automatically be reflected in the price including all taxes of orders sent from the date of the said change.