Grand Hotel Serre Chevalier Blog http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog What's on in Serre Chevalier by the Grand Hotel Chantemerle Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:18:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 Ski Lifts are open http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/12/65/ http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/12/65/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:18:07 +0000 admin http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/?p=65 We have received word of the prices for SkiPasses in the Valley and the lifts that are projected to be open:

12 to 64 yrs Children (6 to 11 yrs) SENIORS (65 to 74 yrs)
3 Hours Pass 21,60 € 17,30 € 19,40 €
All Day Pass 25,00 € 20,00 € 22,50 €
2 Day Pass 50,00 € 40,00 € 45,00 €

and are provisionally announcing the opening of these lifts:

-  Bachas
-  l’Yret
-  Cibouit
-  l’Eychauda
For more information see the http://www.serre-chevalier.com/ website or book your skipasses with with the Hotel.
]]> http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/12/65/feed/ 0 SKIING IS STARTING IN THE SERRE CHEVALIER VALLEY http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/12/skiing-is-starting-in-the-serre-chevalier-valley/ http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/12/skiing-is-starting-in-the-serre-chevalier-valley/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:36:56 +0000 admin http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/?p=61 The Largest Ski Resort in Serre Chevalier, close to The Grand Hotel, will open starting the weekend of December 3rd and 4th.

The Snow Slops and Skiing conditions are excellent . On the Top of the valley, we have 90cm of Snow.

Have Fun and Enjoy! the Snowpark is yours.

Heavy Snow in Serre Chevalier

Heavy Snow in Serre Chevalier

]]> http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/12/skiing-is-starting-in-the-serre-chevalier-valley/feed/ 0 Cultural Events in Serre Chevalier http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/cultural-events-in-serre-chevalier/ http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/cultural-events-in-serre-chevalier/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:33:44 +0000 admin http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/?p=57 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/

]]> http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/cultural-events-in-serre-chevalier/feed/ 0 Serre Chevalier Grand Prix http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/serre-chevalier-grand-prix/ http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/serre-chevalier-grand-prix/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:28:13 +0000 admin http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/?p=55 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:

http://www.serre-chevalier.com/Serre-Chevalier-Grand-Prix

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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:

http://www.trailenbrianconnais.com/

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The fun starts on Saturday 7 January, with registration and continues to Sunday 15 January, finishing with the French Championship Freestyle.

]]> http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/snowkite-masters-7th-to-15th-jan-2012/feed/ 0 16th Festival for Young People, Serre Chevalier http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/16th-festival-for-young-people-serre-chevalier/ http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/16th-festival-for-young-people-serre-chevalier/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:04:44 +0000 admin http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/?p=49 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

]]> http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/16th-festival-for-young-people-serre-chevalier/feed/ 0 ROCK ON SNOWBOARD TOUR 2011 http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/rock-on-snowboard-tour/ http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/rock-on-snowboard-tour/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:19:58 +0000 admin http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/?p=37 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:

YouTube

]]> http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/rock-on-snowboard-tour/feed/ 1 Lots of Snow in Haut Alpes http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/lots-of-snow-in-haut-alpes/ http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/lots-of-snow-in-haut-alpes/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:15:31 +0000 admin http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/?p=13 Our resident photographer braved the elements recently to take these pictures outside our hotel in the Hautes-Alpes.

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I hope her camera was weather sealed, it looks chilly out there.

]]> http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/11/lots-of-snow-in-haut-alpes/feed/ 0 First snow by our hotel in Serre Chevalier http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/10/first-snow-by-our-hotel-in-serre-chevalier/ http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/2011/10/first-snow-by-our-hotel-in-serre-chevalier/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:37:08 +0000 admin http://blog.grandhotel.fr/serrechevalierblog/?p=10 Looking up the slopes from the Grand hotel in Serre Chevalier on the 26th October we were met with a delightful sight. The first snow of the winter season 2011-2012. Time to dust off and wax up the ski’s.

It looks like it will be a long white winter. Perfect. Book now to save. We have especially good rates in January to help you get the most out of your ski season!

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