Serre Chevalier Vallée is shown here as a sweeping alpine panorama, stretching from Briançon across the valley settlements to Le Monêtier-les-Bains beneath a long wall of snow-covered mountains. Rather than flattening the landscape into a diagram, the map presents the ski area as a vivid bird’s-eye view, with the pistes laid directly onto ridges, bowls, wooded slopes and village approaches. The result is both practical and atmospheric: a map that captures the scale of the terrain as well as the structure of the resort.

Along the lower edge, the valley forms a pale corridor of roads, buildings and a narrow blue watercourse, linking Chantemerle, Villeneuve, La Salle-les-Alpes and the smaller hamlets in between. Above them, the mountain sectors rise in succession, from Prorel and Col du Prorel on the left through Serre Ratier, Grand Alpe and Fréjus, then onwards to the higher ground around La Cucumelle, Roche Robert and Pic de l’Yret. Behind the lift-served slopes, the skyline becomes more dramatic still, with the labelled summits of La Meije, Les Agneaux, Dôme du Monêtier and Barre des Écrins giving the whole composition a grand, high-alpine setting.

What makes this map especially engaging is the way its detailed ski network sits within such richly illustrated terrain. Fine red, blue, green and black route lines thread across open snowfields and down through dark conifer forests, while black lift alignments climb from the valley towards the main ski sectors. The central slopes around Serre Ratier, Grand Alpe and Fréjus are particularly dense with crossings and descents, creating a lively mesh of routes over the mountain face. At the same time, the painterly treatment of the land keeps the image from feeling crowded: icy blues and white snowfields dominate the upper slopes, while darker woodland and warm-toned villages anchor the scene below.

There are also smaller details that give the map character beyond its basic geography. The white eagle emblem and Serre Chevalier Vallée title stand crisply against the deep blue sky, setting a confident tone from the outset. Bright red BBQ markers punctuate the cooler palette, and clusters of service symbols around the main access points hint at the rhythm of a day on the mountain without overwhelming the image. From a distance, it reads as a handsome mountain panorama; closer up, the tiny piste labels, lift stations, forests and village buildings reward slow looking.

For anyone who knows Serre Chevalier, this is the kind of map that invites recognition: the line of the valley, the spacing of the villages, the familiar rise of the slopes above Chantemerle or Villeneuve, the higher, wilder terrain towards Le Monêtier. For someone planning a future trip, it offers a satisfying sense of the resort’s breadth and variety. In either case, it makes appealing wall art because it holds onto both memory and geography at once.

The art of the ski map

The distinctive quality of this piece lies in its balance between panorama and piste plan. The mountains are modelled with real visual drama — sharp peaks, glacier-like snowfields, blue-grey rock and heavily shaded forests — yet the ski area remains legible, with routes and lift lines clearly separated from the background.

That clarity is helped by the compact typography and the careful layering of detail. Summit names, village labels and elevation figures give structure to the scene, while the finer piste markings encourage closer inspection. It is a map that works beautifully at a glance, then reveals much more as you spend time with it.

A sense of place at home

This map would sit particularly well in a chalet sitting room, a study or a hallway where its long horizontal composition can be appreciated properly. The cool blues, whites and dark greens give it a composed alpine palette, while the recognisable villages and mountain skyline lend it a personal connection that suits a home shaped by ski memories.

A thoughtful gift for skiers

This would make a thoughtful gift for someone who returns to Serre Chevalier year after year, has family memories in one of the valley villages, or simply loves the scale of this part of the French Alps. Its appeal lies in how specifically it captures the resort’s layout and mountain backdrop, rather than offering a generic winter scene.

Perfect for:

• A birthday gift for a skier who knows Serre Chevalier well
• A keepsake of a memorable family holiday in the valley
• A chalet owner with links to Briançon, Chantemerle or Le Monêtier-les-Bains
• An anniversary gift recalling time spent in the mountains together
• A housewarming present for an alpine home or ski apartment
• Someone planning a long-awaited trip to this part of France

It is a map that keeps Serre Chevalier’s long valley, wooded slopes and high snowy skyline vividly in view.

Looking for a different resort? You can order a custom map of almost any ski area in the world, with the coverage, colours and layout tailored to your preferences.

This ski area map can also be personalised. We can discreetly mark your chalet, highlight a favourite piste, add a small illustration of you and your family skiing, or include a date and dedication to remember a special trip. Each addition is carefully composed to complement the original map, preserving its character and keeping the mountain detail clear.

Customisation, sizing and framing

For guidance on size, colour or framing, or to discuss an option that is not available online, please contact us. Our team will be happy to advise, and we usually respond within a few minutes.

A familiar resort can hold years of memories: the slope where someone first learned to ski, a much-loved mountain restaurant, or the chalet you return to every winter. Explore examples of our personalised maps for ideas on how to bring those memories into your design.

For a more nostalgic finish, you can choose our optional ageing treatment. Softer tones and a gently weathered appearance give the map the character of a vintage alpine print, particularly suited to a chalet, study or reading room. Browse examples of our ageing treatments to see the different effects.

The model in the listing images is holding the 16x36in (40x90cm) version of this map.

For a larger statement piece, printing and framing at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft) may be available, depending on the original map. For a bespoke size or framing option that is not shown online, please get in touch. We will help you choose a format that makes the most of the map's detail.

The map is available as a giclée print on acid-free archival matte paper, or professionally framed and ready to hang. Our standard frames are offered in six carefully selected finishes: black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white. A wider range of mouldings, mounts and finishes is available through our custom framing service.

Our frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic, chosen for its clarity and light weight. The finish keeps the focus on the map, from the sweep of the mountain range to the finer piste lines and place names.

This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.

For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.