Serre Chevalier
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Serre Chevalier is one of the major French ski resorts. Located in the south part of the Alps, close to the Parc National des Ecrins, it enjoys a large skiing area (250 km of slopes) and very sunny weather, boasting 300 days of sunshine a year. Serre Cheavalier lies close to the town of Briançon, with the villages of Chantemerle, La Salle Les Alpes, and Monêtier nearby. The ski champion Luc Alphand was born in the valley of the resort.
One of the best things about Serre Chevalier is the wooded nature of the slopes. There's a lot of variety, and the slopes are wooded till about 2/3 of the way up the mountains. It also has pretty good snow. There are still high, exposed areas for those who want them. It's also pretty good for snowboarders, as there are few flat spots. Then again, there are still lots of drag lifts and in a couple of places there are is only one link between adjoining mountains.
It is also a picturesque village with an excellent museum showing the town's beginnings and industries. There is also a weekly 'Skiing fair' in which there is an excellent show of all the existing styles of skiing, stunts and clothing which is certainly worth a look.
In the summer Serre Chevalier becomes an area dedicated to kayaking, walking, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, rock climbing, sledding, paragliding and generally enjoying one of the most gorgeous mountain areas in Europe.
The nearest airports to Serre Chevalier are Turin in Italy and Grenoble in France. These are served by some of the UK's budget airlines such as EasyJet and RyanAir, so getting there can be very easy.
