Hotel Plein Sud

  • France, Serre Chevalier

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Hotel Plein Sud is located in the centre of the village of Chantemerle, only 250m from the ski lifts and the bottom of the famous Luc Alphand run. Due to it's prime location, situated in the middle of the ski area, staying here allows you to ski towards Le Monetier les Bains one day or towards Briançon another day. The resort is known for having 300 days of sunshine per year and the south-facing rooms in this hotel are perfect for taking in the spectacular views and enjoying the last of the afternoon sun.

Family friendly

Hotel Plein Sud is a friendly, family run hotel located in Serre Chevalier in the Southern French Alps. The property is owned by an English mother and son, offering a  warm welcome families alike. Known for their hard working attitude and genuine atmosphere, this hotel never fails to provide that easy-going holiday vibe all of us strive for. 

Spa and leisure facilities

There are plenty of opportunities to sit back and relax at Hotel Plein Sud. The indoor heated swimming pool is the ideal way to wind down after an active day on the mountain. Or perhaps take advantage of the access to a hammam pool and attractive garden.

Restaurant and Bar

The hotel offers a very warm welcome, with a cosy atmosphere in the recently renovated bar and restaurant. Accessible to both residents and non-residents, the restaurant is open every evening and the bar every day from 8am-midnight. They provide a range of tapas and have a fine selection of gins and whiskeys available - they even stock drinks you may never have heard of before. 

Serre Chevalier

  • Ski to 2,800 metres 
  • Transfer time of 2 hours 30 mins by coach from Turin airport
  • 250 kilometres of skiable terrain

The resort of Serre Chevalier takes its name from the peak that dominates the Guisane Valley and is made up of four separate villages. This fantastic ski area has 250 kilometres of well interconnected pistes, ample off piste opportunities above Villeneuve and Monetier and probably more trees than any other resort in Europe. We've chosen accommodation situated in the villages of Villeneuve and Chantemerle for their good selection of bars, restaurants and shops. 

Skiing and snowboarding in Serre Chevalier

Beginners are well catered for with the ski areas 'discovery' zones which are made up of green pistes, perfect for gaining confidence before expanding your terrain. The 'Petits Domaines' area are great for those of working up to an intermediate level with access to some easy, cruisy blue slopes and a range of red runs to whizz down. You'll also find plenty of slopes here to challenge you if you're an advanced skier or boarder, with 15 black runs with some very steep descents down from the peaks. Serre Chevalier offers some quick powder fixes or whole days of off piste with opportunities for you to go with a guide to really make the most of what these mountains have to offer. The ski area provides some fantastic opportunities for free riding as the whole area is essentially one huge snow park - there are plenty of tight, tree lined runs, ravines and long steeps slopes for you to really push your skills to the limit. 

Where to stay in Serre Chevalier

Across the villages of Villeneuve and Chantemerle, we have a range of 3 and 4 star hotels and apartments available. All of our accommodation is family friendly and located either in the centre of resort or within a 2-3 minutes' walk away. It's also between a 1-3 minutes' walk to the nearest ski lift, so no matter where you decide to stay, you'll have easy access to the ski area and a range of bars, restaurants and shops. You'll also find a range of spa facilities in each property including swimming pools, fitness rooms and saunas as well as spa treatments available at a local charge. 

Bars and restaurants in Serre Chevalier

Staying in Serre Chevalier, you can enjoy traditional French cooking. Across resort you'll find a number of atmospheric restaurants and cafes. Some of our favourites include restaurant l'Étage which serves mountain specialities including Fondue Savoyarde, Raclette sur rampe, Tartiflette and Pierrade and restaurant Le Gavroche which cooks traditional dishes using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.

Serre Chevalier is a fairly quiet resort, however the Villeneuve side of resort is where all the après ski scene is and you'll still be able to stop somewhere for a drink and a dance. Le Royal is a bar located at the bottom of the Chantemerle slopes and has great music as well as a warm, welcoming atmosphere. They also serve small bites here including crêpes, so it's a good choice for an after ski snack and drink.

What's included in an Inghams Ski holiday to Serre Chevalier 

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, bed & breakfast or half board Please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for information on the optional extras including ski hire, lift pass and tuition. 

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Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area 250 km
Runs 13 26 29 13
Longest run 9 Km
Snowparks

1 snowpark

Lifts Drag lifts 32, Chairlifts 17, Cablecars 1
Slope direction NE,E,SE
Ski/resort bus True
Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 40
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 3

Reception

  • Check in: 4pm
  • Check out: 11am
  • Luggage storage 
  • Official rating: 3

Local Fees and Taxes

  • Resort tax: €1.65 per person, per night. Under 18s free of charge

Rooms

Double North-Facing Rooms sleep two people and are around 17m² with north facing village views. Also available for sole occupancy (please call to book)

Double Garden Rooms sleep two people and are around 20m² with a south-facing balcony and garden views. Also available for sole occupancy (please call to book)

Double South-Facing Rooms sleep two people and are around 20m² with a balcony and south-facing mountain views

Triple Rooms sleep three people and are around 20m² with a balcony and south-facing views. They rooms are made up as one double bed and one single bed suited to a child under 11 years old. 

Room facilities

  • Twin or double beds (specify when booking)
  • Bath with shower head attachment or shower room
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Minibar/mini-fridge
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries
  • Room safe
  • Beds are made on arrival
  • Rooms are cleaned mid week with linen and towels changed. Daily cleaning available on request.
  • Baby cots are available on request, for children under 2 years. All rooms can take a cot.

Accessibility

The hotel does not have adapted rooms and is not suitable for wheelchair access. 

  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: No

Longitude: 6.555306
Latitude: 44.951642

Located in the village centre of Chantmerle

  • A short walk to the centre of the resort
  • Local shops, bars and restaurants directly below the hotel
  • 3 minutes' walk (250 metres)  to the ski lifts
  • Nursery slopes, ski school meeting point and partner ski hire shop by the lifts
  • Nearest ski lift: Bletonet
  • Nearest gondola station: Ratier Gondola
Facilities
  • Mountain and village views
  • Heated swimming pool and steam room. Please note that the pool is unsupervised. Boys and men must wear tight fitting or speedo style swimwear in the pool and wellness area.
  • Massages and spa treatments are available (on request)
  • Bar
  • Heated ski equipment storage room
  • TV / entertainment area
  • Board games
  • Occasional live music
  • Free WiFi
  • Lockers
  • Outdoor car parking (on request)
  • Laundry facilities ( pay locally)

Family Facilities

  • High chairs available in restaurant 
  • Unsupervised playroom
  • Board games and puzzles available
Meals

Hotel Plein Sud offers a continental buffet breakfast with additional hot options each morning.

Dinner is a three course evening meal with choice of menu and waiter service. Guests are also entitled to a Savoyard mountain specialty meal once per week.

Christmas and New Year gala dinners are included.

Children's meals are available on request.

 

  • No of restaurants: 1

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarians

The hotel can cater for special dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free) on request. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

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Total price from
£2038
per person from £1019
Includes £110pp discount
04/01/2025 - 7 nights
2 adults
From London Luton
Half Board
Hotel Plein Sud
Serre Chevalier
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