Serre Chevalier in Summer

When the snow melts, Serre Chevalier reveals a bright, bustling valley stretching between Briançon and the villages of the Guisane. The mountains transform into a vast playground for summer exploration, offering unspoiled nature, living heritage, and outdoor activities.

Amid larch forests, alpine pastures, and wilder highlands, hiking trails invite you to discover a valley with incredibly varied landscapes. From the villages, the trails lead to viewpoints overlooking the entire valley, with its peaks, ridges, and shifting light. Sports enthusiasts can also enjoy mountain biking on marked trails, via ferrata, or paragliding to soar over this unique alpine landscape.

Between the Guisane and the Durance rivers, the valley offers a complete playground, ranging from calm waters to more dynamic sections, ideal for whitewater sports from spring through summer.

In villages like Chantemerle, Villeneuve, and Le Monêtier-les-Bains, the atmosphere remains lively and authentic, with markets, outdoor cafés, and local life. Higher up, the mountains become more rugged and silent, offering a rare sense of space that’s perfect for unwinding and contemplation.

Whether you’re a nature lover, a sports enthusiast, or someone who prefers quieter moments, Serre Chevalier offers a vibrant and balanced summer experience, blending energy, authenticity, and wide-open spaces.