Summer in Serre Chevalier Valley: Activities, Hiking and Mountain Stays

Serre Chevalier is a complete summer destination: hiking on 250 km of waymarked trails, mountain biking and the Bike Park, trail running on 12 routes, white water on the Durance and the Guisane, legendary cycling passes and relaxation at Les Grands Bains du Monêtier. The lifts open from late June to late August, with the Pass Explor' giving access to every activity in one formula, and the trails remain accessible on foot from May to November.

Yes, Serre Chevalier's altitude area is open from late June to late August. The lifts give access to over 2,800 metres of altitude (the Yret chairlift) for hiking, mountain biking, the giant zip-line and the panoramic picnic areas.

The Pass Explor' is €79 solo (€72.25 family rate). It gives you 6 days of unlimited lift access, 1 giant zip-line descent and 5 rides on the Mountain Kart or scooter. The pass can be bought online on the Serre Chevalier website or at a Point Info Vente.

Yes, the Serre Chevalier Bike Park offers trails for every level, from green to black, along with routes suited to electric mountain bikes. Accessible from Chantemerle, 5 minutes from Chalet Mont Milo. The MTB pass gives access to the lifts and the Bike Park.

Yes, plenty of waymarked routes suitable from age 5 start in the altitude area. The Sentier des Lutins in Chantemerle, the Notre-Dame des Neiges walk from Briançon and the trails around Serre Ratier are ideal for families. The Camp des Marmottes, a play area at the foot of the Luc Alphand piste in Chantemerle, is a handy fun break along the way. About 40 minutes from the chalet, the Marmots' Trail in Eygliers offers a fuller outing, a short, free loop for spotting marmots in their natural habitat.

The altitude area generally opens from late June to late August, depending on the season's opening calendar. Outside this period, the hiking trails remain accessible on foot but the lifts are closed.

Yes, Les Grands Bains du Monêtier are open all year round, summer and winter. The outdoor pools, heated to 36°C and facing the peaks, are a standout experience in summer. Spa La Rotonde is also accessible. Booking is essential, as evening slots go very quickly in July and August.

Serre Chevalier is a recognised trail running destination with 12 waymarked routes for every level, from the beginner trail to expert routes such as the km vertical de Notre-Dame des Neiges. The altitude, elevation gain and varied terrain make it an ideal training ground for the big late-summer races such as the UTMB or Les Templiers.

Yes, the Montgenèvre Golf Course is just 20 minutes from Chalet Mont Milo. It's an international 18-hole course at 1,850 m of altitude, straddling the French-Italian border. You tee off in France and finish in Italy, with a panorama over the peaks of the Hautes-Alpes throughout the round. Open to every level, and open in summer from June to October. A great way to structure a stay at the chalet: golf in the morning, hiking or rafting in the afternoon, sauna in the evening.

Chalet Mont Milo in Pramorel is ideally located for a summer stay in Serre Chevalier: 5 minutes from the lifts, right at the start of the hiking trails and the legendary passes. A private 160 m² chalet, 5 bedrooms, sauna and panoramic views over the peaks. Best price guaranteed when booking directly.