Southern Alps ski resorts: Where to stay around Serre Ponçon to enjoy small family ski resorts.
Why choose Serre Ponçon for a ski holiday in the Southern Alps?
The Serre-Ponçon valleys are not just a summer destination. In winter, they become a strategic starting point for exploring several ski resorts in the Southern Alps, while enjoying warm, accessible accommodation away from the crowds. Staying here means choosing to alternate between skiing, relaxation and discovery. It's also an economical alternative for a week's skiing, avoiding the often more expensive accommodation at the foot of the slopes.
You'll also have easy access to a number of ski areas, and be able to enjoy a variety of activities: downhill skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing for the kids, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of the snow-covered countryside after a day on the slopes.
30 minutes from the resorts of Montclar, Ancelle, Les Orres and Réallon.
From north to south, the Serre-Ponçon valleys, 15 minutes from Gap, offer an ideal location for accommodation close to the smaller resorts of the Southern Alps. Here are some driving times from your accommodation to reach these resorts for a day's skiing in the mountains.
From the village of La Bâtie-Neuve, in the Avance valley :
- 20 min from Ancelle Station, in the Champsaur valley
- 30 min from Réallon resort, in the Embrunais region
- 40 min from Les Orres resort, in the Embrunais region
From the village of Espinasses, in the Durance valley :
- 24 min from Montclar, in the Ubaye valley
A cheaper alternative for skiing
Are you dreaming of a stay in a chalet in the Hautes-Alpes?
The Serre-Ponçon valleys offer an alternative, more affordable, quality accommodation close to the smaller resorts of the Southern Alps. Ideal for spending a weekend in the mountains in winter, with the whole family.
Small, family-friendly ski resorts
Ancelle Station: the perfect Hautes-Alpes ski resort for learning
Just 20 minutes from the villages of the Avance valley, Ancelle Station is one of the best small ski resorts for learning. With its exceptional panorama of the Écrins, it offers an absolutely magnificent backdrop for a family day out.
Ice rink, rentals and ski schools on site: you'll find plenty to do all day long.
Réallon: the ski resort overlooking Lake Serre-Ponçon
Just 30 minutes from La Bâtie-Neuve, Réallon is a small ski resort with an incredible panorama of Lake Serre-Ponçon. Young and old alike can have fun on specially adapted slopes.
For a non-skiing alternative, an XXL toboggan run, the Riipa, offers a mythical downhill experience for the whole family.
Numerous winter events, including the opening of the slopes at night during the full moon!
Montclar: a small, family-friendly ski resort in the Southern Alps
Situated between the Ubaye and Blanche valleys, Montclar is just 24 minutes from the villages of Espinasses and Rousset - Serre-Ponçon.
At an altitude of 2,500 m, Montclar offers a wide range of activities for the whole family.
Les Orres: the outdoor resort for all ages
The highest of the resorts close to the Serre-Ponçon valleys, Les Orres offers a wide variety of ski runs, from 1,650 m to 2,720 m altitude.
In the heart of larch forests, the resort regularly offers day skiing.
And for those who want to extend the outdoor experience, the Pôle Sports Innovation offers a climbing gym and an outdoor sports simulator. Worth a try!
The Notre-Dame du Laus sanctuary, located in the Avance valley, offers "ski and spirituality" stays in partnership with the resort.
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Your Chalet in the Hautes Alpes
Here are a few ideas for chalets and gites within easy reach of the resorts of the Southern Alps!
Chalet Carpe Diem at La Bâtie Neuve
Close to the ski resorts of Les Orres, Ancelle and Réallon, this all-wood chalet is a veritable paradise at the foot of the Piolit summit.
Located in La Bâtie-Neuve, L'Écureuil's unusual accommodations - chalet and perched cabin - are real gems less than 30 minutes from the first ski resorts. The big plus: cocooning spas for guaranteed rejuvenation!
An ideal compromise between the hustle and bustle of the resorts and the rejuvenating calm at the foot of the mountains!
La chambre d'hôte et gite de l'Avance
This brand-new 2-person chambre d'hôte, opened in 2025, offers a sublime setting in the middle of the mountains.
Ideal for intimate accommodation close to the resorts!
Keep an eye out: their gîte will be opening soon!
Two side-by-side gîtes for 6 people!
In La Bâtie-Neuve, ideal accommodation if you're planning a family trip to the Hautes-Alpes.
Panoramic terrace overlooking the Hautes-Alpes and close to the resorts!
Ideal for a Christmas in a mountain gîte.
The Notre-Dame du Laus sanctuary organizes "ski and spirituality" stays in partnership with the Les Orres ski resort!
The hotel is also open all year round, offering accommodation solutions for groups wishing to stay in the Hautes-Alpes.
Winter activities in the Serre Ponçon valleys
Mountain vacations without resort skiing
If you're not into skiing, but simply enjoy the mountains, the Serre Ponçon valleys offer the ideal compromise! Snow on the summit, but in the valley it's still possible to enjoy the trails with or without snow!
- A bike outing ( rent mountain évasion )
- A walk on our trails in the lower valley ( ATTENTION col de Moissières, and col du Mont colombis closed in Winter )
Visit our museums!
- Muséoscope du lac de Serre Ponçon ( open during the February vacations and the rest of the year for groups )
- Apiland ( XXL beekeeping museum ! open during February vacations )
- Maison du vigneron ( open by reservation for groups of 8 or more)
How to get to the Hautes Alpes in winter?
Gap train station is 15 minutes from La Bâtie Neuve. Car rental available on site.
2h drive from Marseille and Grenoble.
ATTENTION special equipment required throughout the Hautes Alpes ( even in the valley ) Use the road webcams to see conditions in real time ( inforoute05 ) Col de Moissières and Colombis inaccessible in winter.
If you don't want to drive in the mountains in winter, leave your car in the valley and take the shuttle to the resort
Discover our valleys!
