Espace Lumière vs Serre Chevalier
Espace Lumière and Serre Chevalier are neighbouring resorts in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Espace Lumière | Serre Chevalier |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Good |
| Budget | Good | Excellent |
Beginners
Espace Lumière
Good
Serre Chevalier
Good
Intermediates
Espace Lumière
Very good
Serre Chevalier
Very good
Experts
Espace Lumière
Good
Serre Chevalier
Limited
Off-piste
Espace Lumière
Not ideal
Serre Chevalier
Limited
Terrain Park
Espace Lumière
Not ideal
Serre Chevalier
Not ideal
Families
Espace Lumière
Limited
Serre Chevalier
Limited
Snow Confidence
Espace Lumière
Limited
Serre Chevalier
Good
Budget
Espace Lumière
Good
Serre Chevalier
Excellent
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Espace Lumière | Serre Chevalier |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 183.3 km | 145.2 km |
| Vertical drop | 1098 m | 1546 m |
| Lifts | 39 | 51 |
| Top elevation | 2592 m | 2765 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~91cm) |
| Day pass | €60 | €40 |
Piste
Espace Lumière
183.3 km
Serre Chevalier
145.2 km
Vertical drop
Espace Lumière
1098 m
Serre Chevalier
1546 m
Lifts
Espace Lumière
39
Serre Chevalier
51
Top elevation
Espace Lumière
2592 m
Serre Chevalier
2765 m
Snow reliability
Espace Lumière
good snow
Serre Chevalier
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Espace Lumière
No data
Serre Chevalier
December (~91cm)
Day pass
Espace Lumière
€60
Serre Chevalier
€40
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Espace Lumière if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Serre Chevalier if...
you're watching the budget.