Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul vs Serre Chevalier
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul 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 | Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul | Serre Chevalier |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Good |
| Budget | Very good | Excellent |
Beginners
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Good
Serre Chevalier
Good
Intermediates
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Very good
Serre Chevalier
Very good
Experts
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Limited
Serre Chevalier
Limited
Off-piste
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Not ideal
Serre Chevalier
Limited
Terrain Park
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Not ideal
Serre Chevalier
Not ideal
Families
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Limited
Serre Chevalier
Limited
Snow Confidence
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Limited
Serre Chevalier
Good
Budget
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
Very good
Serre Chevalier
Excellent
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul | Serre Chevalier |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 130.2 km | 145.2 km |
| Vertical drop | 1090 m | 1546 m |
| Lifts | 38 | 51 |
| Top elevation | 2722 m | 2765 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~91cm) |
| Day pass | €54.5 | €40 |
Piste
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
130.2 km
Serre Chevalier
145.2 km
Vertical drop
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
1090 m
Serre Chevalier
1546 m
Lifts
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
38
Serre Chevalier
51
Top elevation
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
2722 m
Serre Chevalier
2765 m
Snow reliability
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
good snow
Serre Chevalier
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
No data
Serre Chevalier
December (~91cm)
Day pass
Forêt Blanche : Vars/Risoul
€54.5
Serre Chevalier
€40
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Serre Chevalier if...
you're watching the budget.