Briancon Snow Conditions
Snow Conditions In Briancon - Highest town in Europe, and the sunniest
Known as the highest town in Europe, Briancon is also the sunniest. Sitting at 1200m, the town receives over 300 days of sunshine each year, and its links to the vast Grand Serre Che ski area offer a wealth of varied terrain and great conditions. With skiing up to 2800m, the area is known for its high-altitude slopes, and excellent intermediate trails.
Briancon Snow Conditions - North-facing, high-altitude slopes of Serre Chevalier
The town has the southernmost ski slope in the Serre Chevalier region, with the slopes around Briancon seeing a great deal of sunshine, even during the winter. This sometimes means that the town sees a little less snow than other areas in the valley, with the higher villages of Chantemerle, Villenueve and Le Montier in general receiving more reliable snow cover than Briancon. However, good access by gondola to the higher terrain, with its north-facing slopes, makes ski holidays in Briancon an excellent base for Serre Chevalier. The terrain throughout Serre Chevalier in general is ideal for intermediates, and with the mountains heavily forested there are plenty of long tree-lined blues and reds to enjoy. The abundance of woods and forests also help to shelter skiers from wind and snow, and ensures that the resort stays open in the event of poor weather.
Snow Conditions In Briancon - Great links to the vast Grand Serre Che ski area
The average winter temperature in Briancon is -2C, and the region receives around 850cm each year. Known for its reliable conditions, there are also extensive snowmaking facilities throughout the Serre Chevalier ski area, more than 400 guns covering 130 hectares of trails, which help to supplement the snowbase when needed.
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