Serre Chevalier is one of the major French ski resorts. Located in the south part of the Alps, close to the Parc National des Ecrins, it enjoys a large skiing area (250 km of slopes) and very sunny weather, boasting 300 days of sunshine a year. Serre Cheavalier lies close to the town of Briançon, with the villages of Chantemerle, La Salle Les Alpes, and Monêtier nearby. The ski champion Luc Alphand was born in the valley of the resort.