Serre Chevalier
Accommodation News
SAVE 4500€ at Chez Bear this Easter! - 23rd Feb 2010
All remaining weeks at Chez Bear are now available at 7999€ (easter previously advertised 12,500€).
Voted the best place to stay in Serre Chevalier* Chalet Chez Bear is one of the few 5 star luxury chalets in the Serre Chevalier region. With five ensuite bedrooms (see main page image above), large lounge with open fire, bar with authentic pizza oven, home cinema room with projector screen, sauna and private chef.
Included in 7999€; sole use of this luxury chalet (up to 10/12 people), experienced chalet hosts/owners, free transfers and 10% lift pass discounts.
Not included; Matt's great cooking but this is charged at cost price!
*Chez Bear was voted the best place to stay in Serre Chevalier by the Telegraph in 2007.
LAST MINUTE APARTMENT AVAILABLE 13 FEB 2010 FOR 7 NIGHTS - 8th Feb 2010
Apartment L221 is now available for next week 13-20 Feb 2010. Quite possibly the last ski2door apartment available anywhere in Serre Chevalier this winter due to a last minute cancellation.
Book online now!
Chalet Skiandoo - Last two weeks available - Price Slashed 23rd Jan 2010
Chalet Skiandoo is now available;
- 6th Feb 2349€ (£2044 approx)
- 20th Feb 2695€ (£2345 approx)
Chalet Skiandoo is a spacious 5 bedroom chalet in Villeneuve sleeping 10 people in 5 bedrooms; 4 twin and one double room.
Only 500m from lifts and 300m from shops with a superb view across the village & main ski area.
A very popular spacious chalet in Serre Chevalier, including 2 family rooms, a games room, sauna, jacuzzi and terrace. Chalet Skiandoo is situated on the north side of the Serre Chevalier Valley with superb uninterrupted south facing views of the Casse de Boeuf piste in Villeneuve.
Chalet Skiandoo features
- 280m2
- Free Wifi
- 5 bedrooms; 2 doubles, 3 twins.
- 3 bathrooms
- Sky TV
- Sauna
- Ping Pong table
- Exercise Bike
- Double automatic garage
- Private parking for 2 cars
- Ski lockers
- Jacuzzi bath
- Under floor heating
- Log burning fire
- Equipped Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Drying Machine
- Dishwasher
- TV room for children
- 500m from the pistes
- 300m from local ameneties
- Catering available.
BREAKING NEWS - 20th January 2010
The last few rooms rooms still available at the three star Hotel Mont Thabor in Villeneuve for half term 13 Feb! Book online today and receive a free bottle of Champagne courtesy of Tadpole Holidays*.
Also - save 200€ with all online bookings for 7 nights at the Hotel Mont Thabor. Offer available on double/twin rooms for 6 Feb 2010, 2 pers, 7 nights B&B.
(Free bottle of Champagne available with all online bookings for 2 people, 7 nights B&B at the Hotel Mont Thabor week commencing 13 Feb 2010).
Please email mike@tadpoleholidays.com for more information.
January Last Minute Offers - 20th January 2010
Temple Residence Apartments: weeks commencing 23rd Jan & 30 Jan now available less 20%. Online booking prices have been updated. Hurry there is only a few left!
The Temple Residence offer 7 modern apartments perfectly located opposite the Collegiale in the old walled town of Briancon. Three 4 person, three 6 person and one 8/10 person apartment are available to book online with Tadpole Holidays. All apartments are also available for shorter durations such as long weekends, mid-week arrivals/departures and short breaks. Please email info@tadpoleholidays.com for more information.
Chalet Skindoo - 6th January 2010
Last few weeks remaining! Save over 300€ week commencing 20th February 2010.
Chalet Skiandoo is a spacious 5 bedroom chalet in Villeneuve sleeping 10 people in 5 bedrooms; 4 twin and one double room.
Only 500m from lifts and 300m from shops with a superb view across the village & main ski area.
A very popular spacious chalet in Serre Chevalier, including 2 family rooms, a games room, sauna, jacuzzi and terrace. Chalet Skiandoo is situated on the north side of the Serre Chevalier Valley with superb uninterrupted south facing views of the Casse de Boeuf piste in Villeneuve.
Temple Residence Apartments Briançon - 1st January 2010
Happy New Year! To celebrate the New Year, continuing great weather and perfect snow conditions in Serre Chevalier we are offering all apartments at the Temple Residence Apartments in Briançon at the following discounts on all remaining weeks until 12th January 2010!
Temple Residence Apartment Briancon - 4 person - 15% off all remaining weeks
Temple Residence Apartment Briancon - 6 person - 15% off all remaining weeks
Temple Residence Apartment Briancon - 8/10peson - 10% off all remaining weeks
WEBSITE UPDATE! - 23rd December 2009
Booking extras are now available to book online! Simply choose an apartment, chalet or hotel in Serre Chevalier and select an available week. Then complete our Extras form online!
Get a global price for your next trip to Serre Chevalier including lift passes, transfers, ski lessons, ski hire, half board and catering - it's quick and easy!
*LAST MINUTE BOOKING! 4 PERS APARTMENT -33%* - 20th December 2009
Apartment G006 (4 pers) is now available 2-9 January 2010 at 339€ (previously 509€).
Studio apartment Galibier 006 is located at the bottom of the pistes in Villeneuve, Serre Chevalier 1400. This ground floor ski-to-door (you can ski to the south facing balcony!) studio apartment sleeps 4 people in double sofa bed and two bunk beds.
Just next to Restaurant Le Frog where you can benefit from superb half board and lively apres-ski!
Cosy, compact and great value with ground floor ski lockers are 150m from the ski lifts lift in Villenuve, Serre Chevalier 1400.
This apartment is ideal for a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 children.
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LOOKING FOR ACCOMMODATION 13 FEB 2010? - Update 15th December 2009
The last few remaining apartments are still available at Residence du Temple (Temple Residence) in Briancon for the February half term - but hurry they are going fast!
The Temple Residence is situated in the heart of Briancon old town, a world heritage walled town and UNESCO site. Briançon is famous for its blue skies, endless sunshine and outstanding air quality. These apartments are ideally situated minutes from Serre Chevalier and 20 mins from Montgenevre. Perfect for ski enthusiasts looking to explore the Milky Way.
We highly recommend the new Temple Residence for self drive, self catered families.
Apartments available to book online are:
Temple Residence Apartment Briancon - 4 person - from 690€ per week
Temple Residence Apartment Briancon - 6 person - from 863€ per week
Temple Residence Apartment Briancon - 8/10peson - from 1035€ per week
THE GRAND HOTEL CHANTEMERLE – Now Available from 34€ per adult per night!
The Grand Hotel is in a perfect location just a few metres from the main chair lift in Chantemerle. This 2 star hotel is ideally placed for anyone wanting to get up the mountain quickly, and without fuss. The Grand Hotel is 'cheap and cheerful', a great value solution for families, friends and ski enthusiasts looking for cheap accommodation right next to the piste.
At Tadpole Holidays you can book the following rooms at the Grand Hotel online:
Grand Hotel Room for 2 adults - from 35€ per person per night
Grand Hotel Room for 2 adults and 1 child - from 26€ per person per night
Grand Hotel Room for 2 adults and 2 children - from 24€ per person per night
Grand Hotel Room for 4 adults - from 34€ per person per night
More room types are available upon request – please contact us at info@tadpoleholidays.com for more information
CHALET 52 SAVE 20% EVERY WEEK. PRICES UPDATED - 14th December 2009
All Best Western Premier Serre Chevalier Chalet 52 chalet apartments in Chantemerle are now available through Tadpole with 20% off. Chalet 52 offers four star rated chalet apartments for 2-10 people in Serre Chevalier 1350. Chalet 52 enjoys an outstanding south facing location, featuring a heated swimming pool, restaurant and covered parking, in the centre of Chantemerle, Serre Chevalier 1350 just a few minutes walk from the ski lifts and immediately close to the resort’s shops, bars and restaurants.
UPDATED AVAILABILITY - 4th December 2009
Chalet Celes is now available to book online with updated availability. Chalet Celes is centrally located in Chantemerle, Serre Chevalier 1350, sleeps up to 11 people and starts at 170€ per person per week! Chalet Celes is available with free children's (under 12) transfers and 10% lift pass discounts*.
NEW TO TADPOLE HOLIDAYS - 3rd December 2009
Chalet Valentine is now available to book online. Chalet Valentine, our newest chalet addition to our select chalet accommodation on Villeneuve, Serre Chevalier 1400, is still available at half term as well as many other weeks this winter. Prices start at 220€ per person per week. Chalet Valentine is available with free children's (under 12) transfers and 10% lift pass discounts*.
HOTEL MONT THABOR SPECIAL OFFER - 2nd December 2009.
Stay at the three star Hotel Mont Thabor Serre Chevalier for 899€ for 2 people, 7 nights B&B and including 6 day lift passes (or 600€ B&B without lift passes). Offer is available we eks commencing 19 Dec, 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan. Email info@tadpoleholidays.com for more information or call 01414 160 175 to book now! Hurry, limited availability!
LE FROG APARTMENTS PRICE CUT - 1st December 2009.
APARTMENTS - To mark the first heavy snowfall throughout Serre Chevalier we are offering selected Le Frog apartments at up to 25% off on selected weeks.
Le Frog apartments available in this offer are; Apartment L117 (6 pers), Apartment G209 (5 pers), Apartment G006 (4 pers) and Apartment G304 (2/4 pers). Save 15-25% on all remaining weeks in January and after 20th March 2010.
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Tadpole Holidays was founded in 2003 to provide apartment accommodation for independent travelers looking for ski-to-door apartments in Villeneuve, Serre Chevalier 1400.
In addition to great apartments at the foot of the pistes in Villeneuve, Serre Chevalier 1400 Tadpole Holidays offers guests extra services such as pre-booked lift passes, ski hire, airport transfers, ski lessons and catering.
In 2009 we carefully selected more of the very best apartments, chalets and hotels throughout the valley of Serre Chevalier aimed at the independent traveller. More and more visitors to Serre Chevalier are looking to travel independently, choosing the freedom and flexibility of cheap-flights, opt "tiny_mce/themes/advanced/langs/en.js" type="text/javascript"> ing to discover the resort first hand, experience traditional apartments, luxury chalets and friendly family run hotels.
Tadpole Holidays gives you the opportunity to book this accommodation and also offers, what we like to call, extra serv ices to custom fit your trip to Serre Chevalier.
When booking your chosen accommodation with us you can also book:
- Half Board at Restaurant Le Frog*
- Chalet Catering
- Airport Transfers
- Train Station Transfers
- Ski School Ski Lessons
- Independent Ski Lessons & Clinics
- Ski Hire
- Lift Passes
At Tadpole Holidays we love planning ski trips for our guests. We plan your trip with you to the finest detail. We have the experience. We enjoy doing it. We love Serre Chevalier. We know you will too!
*Half Board at Le Frog is only available to guests at Le Frog apartments in Villeneuve, Serre Chevalier 1400.
Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier offers 250km of pistes winding down the Serre Chevalier Valley and is one of biggest ski areas in the Alps. The resort of Serre Chevalier consists of a dozen small villages and hamlets spread between 4 main ski departure villages: Briançon, Chantemerle, Villeneuve and le Monetier les Bains. Serre Chevalier is at the gates of the Ecrins National Park with great skiing, real high mountain cript> atmosphere and peaceful skiing in the larch fo rest in Europe.
Skiing in Serre Chevalier is for everyone, whatever level and ability. Serre Chevalier offers 250km of skiing on 115 pistes stretching some 17 km down the valley from Briancon to Monetier. Serre Chevalier boasts a superb snow record, you will find that Serre Chevalier doubles in size after a good fall of snow with a huge areas of off-piste.
Serre Chevalier Ski Area Stats
- 108 runs
- 14 black
- 39 red
- 31 blue
- 24 green
- 65 lifts
- 3 cable cars
- 5 gondola lifts
- 9 high speed chair lifts
- 12 standard chair lifts
- 36 ski or drag lifts
Serre Chevalier Snow Making
Serre Chevalier ski resort operates an extensive snow making network to ensure good ski conditions all season long. Some 30 0 snow cannons operate all through the resort of Serre Chevalier p rimarily providing a top-up for 146 hectares of pistes.
Serre Chevalier is one of the biggest ski resorts in Europe. The Serre Chevalier Valley covers 250 kilometres of pistes, at altitudes of between 1200 and 2380 metres, for everyone from beginners to expert skiers! Serre Chevalier is a long south-facing valley between the Col du Lautaret and Briançon with a dozen villages and hamlets dotted along the way, ranging from the ultra modern to the most traditional.
Location
Serre Chevalier is in France’s Hautes-Alpes department, part of the PACA or Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. The Hautes-Alpes is France’s only department in the alpine chain situated entirely in the mountains, making it the highest department in the Alps. The ski area covers several ’communes’ (the name for France’s smallest administrative districts).
Serre Chevalier highest point
2830m, The Yret pike (Le Monetier les Bains)
Serre Chevalier has a permanent population of 18,000 from Monêtier to Briançon (including all the townships).
* Free child transfers are available all winter 2010. 10% lift pass discounts are available for all bookings in January and April 2010.
Serre Chevalier - Arrivée du Télésiège de la Casse du Boeuf
snow level: 170cm at 2100m and rising!
report: Snowing today in Serre Chevalier! 17th Feb 2010!
