Off the slopes there are a number of activities, including carriage and sleigh rides, ice skating, sledding, parapenting, and taking advantage of the resorts' fitness centres and indoor swimming pools. Monêtier has a large thermal spa complex. In the summer, popular activities in Serre-Chevalier include hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, hang gliding, rock climbing and more. The resort operates four chairlifts in the summer for walkers and cyclists.

French is the official language.

The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels, though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques, particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not accepted.

Despite its size, Serre-Chevalier has a relatively quiet nightlife, so those looking for a wild party may be disappointed.

Serre-Chevalier has a relaxed and low-key nightlife, with a number of bars and one or two discos in Villeneuve and Chantemerle. Like many ski resorts, there is a much livelier atmosphere in the winter ski season.

There are roughly 100 restaurants to choose from in Serre-Chevalier, ranging from fine dining to pizza and burgers. Marotte is a tiny venue serving good-value classic French cuisine, while the open-fire grills in Pied de la Gargouille are also popular.

There isn't much in the way of shopping in Serre-Chevalier other than the usual tourist shops and ski equipment stores. There are supermarkets and basic amenities like a post office, bureau de change and ATMs available.

Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October).