Saint-Chaffrey: A Favorite Playground for Outdoor Sports
The tiny village of Saint-Chaffrey, France is one of the four places that make up the resort area of Serre Chevalier Vallée. It is located at 1365 meters above sea level in the valley of Guisane and has, for many years, seduced visitors for its interesting natural and architectural attractions. Outdoor sports aficionados are enthralled by its hiking trails, ski slopes, bike and skate parks, and lakes for swimming.
Best Time to Visit
Saint-Chaffrey and its ski resort welcome visitors pretty much all year round with various events happening steadily. But end of May to mid-September are the most ideal for good weather. January and February plus July are considered peak season and that’s when rates for hotels and flights are at their steepest. At the end of August, the town celebrates the feast of its patron saint, St. Arnould with a sound and light show, a mass and a ball and this attracts a few hundred people. Tourist arrivals trickle down in November so Saint-Chaffrey, FR hotel rates are cheaper.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The main tourist attraction of Saint-Chaffrey is Serre Chevalier, a popular winter sports resort located not far from the Ecrins National Park. Col de Granon, one of the natural sites in the village is ideal for scenic hiking and biking. The Chapel Saint-Arnould and its beautiful fresco from the 11th century is a wonderful place to visit too. The Grand Hotel de Serre Chevalier has always been a top-pick for visitors while the Le Grand Aigle Hotel & Spa is a rustic hotel near the ski lifts so is the mountain-set Pierre & Vacances Residence L'Alpaga - Serre-Chevalier.