Discovery Areas

Learning with peace of mind
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Experience the magic of the 1st time!

At Serre Chevalier, everything has been designed to ensure that your learning experience, or your children's, is a calm and gradual one. Areas specially designed for beginners allow you to learn to ski with complete peace of mind.

Start with confidence in our Discovery Areas, located on the snow front or at easily accessible altitudes. These special areas allow you to familiarise yourself with gentle slopes, thanks to short, safe green runs. Each sector, from Briançon to Monêtier, via Chantemerle and Villeneuve, offers a unique and tailored experience.

Discover the pleasures of skiing in an exceptional setting at your own pace!

Discovery areas at each site

Briançon
1 return Prorel gondola lift, section 1
Unlimited access Pitchounet ski lift

Chantemerle
1 return trip on the Ratier gondola lift, section 1
Carpet accessible to all and 2 Pré Ratier lifts

Villeneuve
on the snow front**: 3 ski lifts: Chazelet, Mickey, Aiche
at altitude: 1 return trip on the Aravet gondola lift and the Espace Découverte Aravet with 2 carpets

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at altitude: 1 return trip on the Pontillas cable car and unlimited access to the new Espace Découverte with 1 covered carpet on the Méa plateau and the Clot ski lift (see below)

Monêtier
2 ski lifts on the snow front**: Ecole, Pré Chabert

Each of these ‘beginners’ areas allows you to train in complete safety on green runs.

**Bottom of the resort

#new

New: the Espace Découverte Méa

Large covered carpet

Winter 2023-2024 saw the launch of the new Pontillas gondola in the Villeneuve area: after an 8-minute ride, skiers now arrive at the Méa area at an altitude of 2,255 meters.

A 1.9-hectare beginner zone has been developed, featuring a large 150-meter long covered magic carpet, which will open this winter. It allows beginner skiers to easily and safely ascend the gentle slope of the Méa plateau. This covered carpet offers several advantages:

• It protects skiers from bad weather and cold.
• It facilitates access to the green and blue slopes of the Méa plateau.
• It supports the progression of beginner skiers, who can practice without getting tired.
• It increases the transport capacity of the ski area by reducing waiting lines.
In line with its commitments, the ski area has chosen a French supplier: Ficalp company.

As part of the ongoing development of this beginner area, the installation of a 450-meter long drag lift is planned for winter 2025/2026.

The development of this new beginner zone at altitude is part of a climate change adaptation strategy, ensuring good learning conditions for skiing in the years to come while reducing the need for artificial snow.

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