It’s and exciting season for culture in Serre Chevalier with the
THEATROFOLIES DE SERRE CHEVALIER
currently in its 18th year and playing from Monday 6 February 2012 to Saturday 11 February 2012
FESTIVAL OFFENBACH AND FRIENDS
will celebrate the Prussian born French Composer, cellist and impresario from Monday 12 March 2012 to Saturday 17 March 2012. More information and some samples of his work are available here http://www.offenbachetsesamis.com/
This cross country race in Serre Chevalier takes place on Sunday Feb 5th 2012, and takes place in Monêtier-les-Bains (les Guibertes), just 6km from the Hotel.
The race caters for all age groups and registration is open until the preceding Friday.
Further details are available here:
The Trail Blanc of Serre Chevalier is taking place on the 8th Jan 2012. This will be the 11th year of the competition that sees hundreds of compitors pit their abilities against the frozen terrain of Serre Chevalier.
Registration prior to the 1st of December 2011 is €25, and €30 thereafter. Runners can pick up their race materials on Saturday 7th, more details are on this site:
Snowkiting has a long history, going back to the 1960′s when Dieter Strasillamade combined a paraglider with a pair of skis. Today’s materials this exciting sport more accessible, and to see some of the best snowkiter in the world, the SnowKite Masters in Serre Chevalier is the place to go.
The fun starts on Saturday 7 January, with registration and continues to Sunday 15 January, finishing with the French Championship Freestyle.
The ’16th Festival for Young People’ event is taking place from 19 to 23 December 2011. This is what the Serre Chevalier portal has to say about it
From 19 to 23 december several shows, educational and creative workshops, parades and shows in the streets. These shows are performed by well-known troupes. All shows are free of charge. Discover the wonderful world of Christmas with all your family.
Click here to see more about the programme for 16th Festiva l for Young People
Rock on Snowboard Tour is coming to Serre Chevalier on the 18 of December 2011, the Rock on Snowboard is a chance for snowboarders, beginners and experts, to test out the latest snowboarding gear from the 2012 product lines.
Grand Hotel Chantemerle will be offering a special rate code for gaining a discount on accommodation to people who visit this event.
Just send a ‘subscribe’ email to rockon2011@grandhotel.fr to receive this special offer code, and let us know what kit you’re hoping to check out at this event,
You can learn more about the Rock on Snowboard Tour by visiting http://www.rockonsnowboardtour.com/ to learn about what will be on show and here is last years promo video:
Our resident photographer braved the elements recently to take these pictures outside our hotel in the Hautes-Alpes.
I hope her camera was weather sealed, it looks chilly out there.