Introduction
Click here for a Virtual Tour of UCPA Serre Chevalier 360 View. Serre Chevalier UCPA is located in the village of Villeneuve, ski-in / ski-out, at the foot of the piste. It is a modern building with a large sun deck overlooking the slopes and an outdoor heated pool open all year! Within the building is the bar ski / board hire room, large ski storage rooms, large dining room and plenty of social areas. From the dining room you can access the sun deck to catch some rays or enjoy an apres-ski drink with a great view onto the slopes. This centre is fairly new to UCPA, known locally as "Le Grand Serre Che" and is an excellent choice for groups of all abilities. The ski area caters for all levels and there are plenty of sofas and areas to chill if you fancy a quiet night in, but, also plenty of opportunity to party if you want to!
Room Details
UCPA Multi-Share
UCPA Twin Room
All multi-share rooms have shower, sink and toilet ensuite. All twin rooms 
have their own sink, with separate shower and toilet, shared with one other twin room.
Food description
The food is served buffet style each day. Breakfast is yogurts, cereals, fruit juice, coffee and bread - don't be surprised to see that the coffee, tea or hot chocolate is taken French style - a soup bowl!
Typically lunch is a DIY picnic made up at breakfast time (great choice of breads, meats, cheeses, pasta, salad, fruit, sweets etc). The picnic lunch means maximum time on the mountains without spending a fortune on expensive mountain side restaurants. Note that beginners will often return to the centre for a hot lunch. In Serre Chevalier lunch is often a bar-b-q on the deck when the sun is shining (frequent in this sunny valley).
Dinner is a 4 course buffet - typically a salad bar style starter, choice of 3 or 4 main courses - most often including fish, cheese selection, fruit, dessert and ice-cream freezer. Any special dietary 
requirements should be made known to reception staff at check-in. Generally vegetarians will find a wide enough choice within the buffet.
Entertainment
The UCPA staff lay on an entertainment program each week. It's certainly not Butlins and there is no pressure to take part - all quite low key. Typical program would include stretching in the early evening, crepe making, quiz, sketch evening, karaoke and most weeks at Serre Chevalier a live band.
Equally in the town there is a good selection of bars and nightclubs to suit all tastes.
History
UCPA is more than 40 years old, and was originally set-up by the French government to encourage young people to enjoy the outdoors. It is now a "not for profit" organisation with all profits being put back into refurbishing the centres. The ethos of sport is still first on the agenda, but the instructors and centre staff don't forget that it is still your holiday.
Useful facts
Take your swimsuit for the pool at UCPA Le Grand Serre Che and Thermal Spa at Monetier.
There's car parking on site, you must register your car on arrival at reception.
There are wrist guards and helmets in the UCPA hire shop for snowboarders.
Location
2 minute walk from the town centre. 10km from Briancon train station (a short free bus ride away).