Alpe du Grand Serre Piste Map
Check out the Alpe du Grand Serre ski resort map above to get a feel for the terrain before you arrive. The trail map covers 38 runs spread across 817 metres of vertical, from 1367m at the base up to 2184m at the summit. You've got 5 beginner runs, 19 intermediates, and 12 advanced pistes serviced by 3 chairlifts and 11 drag lifts, making it a proper self-contained ski area ideal for families and intermediate skiers.
Best Runs in Alpe du Grand Serre
Looking at Alpe du Grand Serre's piste map, here's what the mountain offers:
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Lanchettes (Green): A long, wide nursery slope at the base area that's perfect for first-timers finding their feet.
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Vallons (Green): A gentle cruiser winding through the forest that gives beginners a proper mountain run without intimidation.
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Stade (Blue): A wide, smooth piste ideal for practising parallel turns and building confidence on consistent terrain.
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Crêtes (Blue): A scenic blue running along the ridgeline that offers sweeping views across the valley while maintaining a mellow gradient.
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Prés Longs (Blue): A broad cruiser that's popular with intermediates working on their carving technique thanks to its consistent pitch.
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Côte Brune (Red): A properly challenging red with sustained steepness and good fall-line skiing that'll test your thigh strength.
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Mélèzes (Red): A tree-lined descent through the forest that maintains its pitch and rewards clean, technical turns.
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Balcons (Red): The longest run at the resort, dropping through varied terrain and offering proper mileage for intermediates looking to clock up vertical.
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Couloir (Black): A steep, narrow chute that's the resort's headline challenge, demanding solid technique and commitment from top to bottom.