Local insights · Mont Milo
Things to Do in Serre Chevalier Valley — A Local's Guide
The best spots, addresses and experiences to discover the valley like a local, shared by people who have known it all their lives.
What is there to do in Serre Chevalier Valley? Skiing, hiking, thermal baths, gastronomy, authentic villages, this destination in the Hautes-Alpes has far more to offer than just a ski area.
Welcome to the resort of a thousand faces. Serre Chevalier Valley is not just a world-renowned ski destination, it is a constellation of 11 hamlets nestled between 1,200 m and 2,057 m altitude, each with its own unique atmosphere. We have put together this Complete Guide to Serre Chevalier to offer you far more than a standard tourist overview: a genuine insider's perspective on this exceptional destination.
Serre Chevalier Vallée — Le Guide Complet par un Expert Local
The Mont Milo experience
Why stay at Chalet Mont Milo rather than anywhere else?
Our knowledge of Serre Chevalier Valley was not built overnight, it has been shaped season after season, exploring 250 km of ski runs, trying every restaurant and building close relationships with the people who make this resort what it is.
By choosing Chalet Mont Milo, you benefit from this intimate knowledge of the area: shortcuts to avoid the crowds, hidden gems for a memorable fondue, secret spots on the mountain, everything no travel guide will ever tell you.
Far more than a standard chalet rental, Mont Milo is a direct owner rental, a real family home with soul, designed to create lasting memories. A world away from anonymous hotel stays, you are welcomed here as friends.
Who are we?
Sandrine & Philippe
A family of outdoor enthusiasts, five of us, with our three children, who have been in love with Serre Chevalier Valley for as long as we can remember. Season after season, we have skied the slopes, tried the restaurants, explored the trails and got to know the people who bring this extraordinary valley to life. It is this passion that we put at the heart of your stay, through Chalet Mont Milo, designed for families and groups of friends in search of authenticity and absolute comfort.
A little geography
At the heart of the giants of the Southern Alps
In the northern part of the Southern Alps, just a stone's throw from Italy, at the very top of the Hautes-Alpes department, just below the Col du Lautaret, the 27.7 km of the Serre Chevalier Valley stretch all the way down to Briançon. Between 2,642 m (Col du Galibier) and 1,200 m altitude (Briançon), overlooked by the high glaciers of the Écrins National Park, and yet, the accent is warm and the sunshine generous, as befits the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Serre Chevalier Valley is the only ski resort in France located alongside a town of over 10,000 inhabitants, Briançon. A unique combination of outstanding activities, a UNESCO World Heritage site, unspoilt landscapes and over 300 days of sunshine a year.
Discover Serre Chevalier in winter
Discover Serre Chevalier in summer
The 5 key villages
The strength of Serre Che: eleven hamlets, eleven identities
Snow-white in winter, lush and green in summer, wild and unspoilt throughout, the valley strings together 11 hamlets centred around five key villages, each with its own architecture, atmosphere and character. Discover our complete village guide and our ski passes & ski schools page to plan your ski holiday with ease.
🏔️ Monêtier-les-Bains — 1,500 m
Pré Chabert ski area · most authentic village · Les Grands Bains natural hot springs
🏔️ La Salle-les-Alpes — 1,420 m
Villeneuve resort centre · lively atmosphere · busy ski area
🏔️ Pramorel — 1,400 m
Magical setting · preserved architecture · peace and authenticity · the address for those in the know
🏔️ Saint-Chaffrey — 1,350 m
Chantemerle · historic ski area base · Luc Alphand piste · ski school
🏛️ Briançon — 1,200 m
Highest town in France · UNESCO-listed Vauban citadel · shops · train station · authentic local life
Your base in Serre Chevalier Valley
Looking for a chalet rental in Serre Chevalier Valley, for 8 guests or a large group of 10 guests, near the slopes? Chalet Mont Milo is your address — 160 m² of private space, sauna, games room and 22 kW EV charging included, 5 minutes from the Serre Chevalier ski lifts.
Our choice · The insider's address
Briançon, hamlet of Pramorel — why this is the insider's choice
The reason we chose to base Chalet Mont Milo in Briançon, in the hamlet of Pramorel, is its perfect balance. This former medieval hamlet has preserved a human scale and a rare timber architecture, far from the bustle of the larger resorts, yet with strategic access to the ski slopes just minutes away.
This is where you will find the cosy spirit of the real mountains, sheltered from the wind and the crowds, with a larch forest as your garden and the peaks as your horizon. The address the locals keep to themselves.
Local food & drink · Our tried and tested picks
Where to eat in Serre Chevalier Valley — the restaurants we love
Serre Chevalier Valley is a great destination for food, if you know where to go. Forget the tourist traps: here are our insider picks, where quality meets the warmth of a true alpine welcome.
🍽️ Le Gavroche
In the old town of Briançon · refined cuisine in a historic setting
🍽️ Le Carpe Diem
Old town of Briançon · warm atmosphere and local cuisine
🏔️ L'Orée du Bois — Le Bez
Our favourite fine dining spot · the best restaurant in the valley
⛷️ L'Échaillon
A must-visit mountain restaurant · exceptional panoramic views over the resort
Essential shops & services
To make your stay as easy as possible, here are our essential addresses near the chalet, tried and tested season after season.
🛒 Intermarché Briançon
The go-to supermarket for stocking up on arrival — everything you need to get your stay off to a great start
🥖 Boulangerie Alef
Our favourite bakery — fresh bread and pastries for ski mornings
🍺 Brasserie La Tourmente
The perfect spot for a craft beer after skiing — guaranteed mountain atmosphere
🎿 Skimium — ski hire
Our trusted partner for ski equipment hire — negotiated rates for Mont Milo guests
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Alpine art of living
