What to do in the off-season in Serre Chevalier & Briançon?
Between the end of the winter season and the opening of summer, Serre Chevalier & Briançon experiences a special period: the off-season.
The crowds thin out, the snow gradually melts on the peaks and the valley returns to its natural rhythm.
It's the ideal time to discover the destination in a different way - by strolling through the streets of Briançon, enjoying the Grands Bains du Monêtier or preparing for the next season from quiet accommodation at the foot of the Écrins.
This page lists the shops, restaurants and activities open during theoff-season among the partners listed by the Serre Chevalier & Briançon Tourist Office.
The list is updated as information becomes available - please contact the establishments directly to confirm their opening times.
Opening information valid from May 21 to June 30, 2026
Gourmet breaks and places to socialize
The off-season is also an opportunity to enjoy the mountains in peace and quiet. Some restaurants, pubs and cafés remain open to welcome visiting gourmets or loyal regulars.
In a more relaxed atmosphere than in high season, it's the perfect time to treat yourself to a terrace lunch, an artisanal patisserie, or share an aperitif with friends.
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Please contact the establishments directly to confirm their opening times.
Hotel - Restaurant Le Rock Noir
From 25/06 to 08/09 daily.
From 15/09 to 12/12 closed daily.
From 13/12 to 06/04 daily between 7 pm and 9.30 pm.
Le Chazelay
From 12/06 to 31/08 daily.
From 07/12 to 13/04 daily.
Le Refuge
From 18/06 to 15/09, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
From 19/10 to 03/11, daily.
From 09/12 to 12/04, daily.
Le Bar du Casino Circus de Briançon
All year round daily.
La Collégiale
From 01/06 to 30/09 daily.
From 05/12 to 18/04 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 5 pm and 2 am.
L'Auberge du Choucas
From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
Le Trappeur
From 01/06 to 08/09, daily.
From 09/12 to 30/04, daily.
L'Etage
All year round on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and weekends.
Soft activities and the great outdoors
As the snow gradually fades, hiking trails, mountain bike routes and walks take over. In between seasons, you can enjoy sports activities in the great outdoors, in a soothing, uncrowded setting.
Equipment is still available for hire, and mountain professionals continue to accompany enthusiasts on their adventures.
Open today ⬇️
Please contact service providers directly to confirm availability.
Ecole de VTT
From 01/05 to 31/10/2026 daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
Ecole VTT Expérience
From 20/06 to 15/09 daily.
From 16/09 to 02/11 daily.
Serre Chevalier Sensation
From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
Terres de Trek - Tanguy Trompette
From 01/01 to 31/12 closed daily.
Bureau Montagne Briançon
All year round.
Rivières Evasion
From 20/04 to 30/09/2026 daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
Everyday shops and good local addresses
Bakeries, delicatessens, artisans and local producers: the off-season is the ideal time to take the time to shop differently. Chat with the cheesemonger, take home a warm blueberry tart, choose a souvenir made just a few kilometers away.
The region is alive, and its shopkeepers are here to prove it.
Open today ⬇️
Please contact the establishments directly to confirm their opening times.
Sportrent 1500
From 01/05 to 31/10/2026 daily between 9 am and 6 pm.
From 02/12 to 21/04 daily.
The Art Workshops of Serre Chevalier
From 05/05 to 10/06 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 3 pm and 7 pm.
From 11/06 to 30/09 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 3 pm and 7 pm. On Tuesday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 3 pm and 7 pm.
From 01/10 to 17/10 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 3 pm and 7 pm.
From 18/10 to 02/11 daily between 3 pm and 7 pm.
From 03/11 to 04/12 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 3 pm and 7 pm.
From 05/12 to 04/05 daily between 3 pm and 7 pm.
House of Local Craftsmen of the Hautes-Alpes
All year round on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 3 pm and 7 pm.
Sleep well in Serre Chevalier
A few establishments remain open to welcome you during this gentle interlude: hotels in the heart of the valley, inns nestled in Monêtier or charming addresses in fortified Briançon. An ideal way to take your time, recharge your batteries before the summer or prepare for the next season in complete tranquillity.
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Beau Refuge du Galibier
From 30/05 to 27/09 daily.
From 21/12 to 12/04 daily.
Chalet Jean Gallet
All year round daily.
Le Relais de Nature - Archipel Accueil International
All year round daily.
Service area Camping Car - Les Charmettes
From 01/01 to 31/12 daily.
La Renardière - Archipel Accueil International
All year round daily.
Hotel - Gîte Le Rebanchon
From 15/06 to 15/11/2026 daily.
From 01/12 to 11/04 daily.
Résidence Domitys "Les Aiglons Blancs"
All year round daily.
Motor home service area - Esplanade Jean-Marie Leblanc
Camping Municipal des 2 Glaciers
From 08/05 to 27/09 daily.
The Serre Chevalier & Briançon Tourist Office is your trusted point of contact between seasons. Our teams can advise you on open shops, trail conditions, and events for the period.
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