Serre Chevalier continues to reinvent itself, revisiting traditions and offering new experiences. The season in Briançon and Chantemerle will be punctuated by three major innovations: a brand new organ for the Collegiate Church, winter tours on the little train and enchanting horse-drawn sleigh rides.
1. A new organ for the Collegiate Church of Briançon
The beating heart of the Cité Vauban, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the church of Notre-Dame and Saint-Nicolas is preparing to rediscover all its musical power. Its organ, built in 1776 and bearing witness to a unique synthesis of the great European traditions, has been undergoing meticulous reconstruction since 2023.
The two original organ cases, protected as Historic Monuments, retain all their majesty, while an instrument from the former conservatoire in Aix-en-Provence has now been added. With its 22 stops and expanded repertoire ranging from the 16th to the 21st century, this new organ will offer a wealth of music on a par with the Messiaen Festival, a key event in the Hautes-Alpes region. Delivery is scheduled for the end of September 2025.
2. Briançon by little train, winter version
Following on from the success of the summer tours, the little tourist train is taking up its winter quarters. From the festive season and during the school holidays, five daily departures will invite families and the curious to explore the Vauban fortifications under their blanket of snow.
An hour of fun and cultural discovery, punctuated by investigative games for children, who will leave with medals and exclusive souvenirs. A new way to discover the history of Europe's highest city, priced at €10 for adults and €6 for children.
3. The magic of the sleighs at Chantemerle
Visitors to the Ratier sector are in for a very different experience. Here, Myrtille and Kaline, two powerful draught horses, lead the teams of Laurent, a lumberjack and local boy, into the heart of the unspoilt Eduits forest.
The tinkling of bells accompanies a 30-minute ride through luminous glades and snowy peaks. Much more than just a walk, this is an immersion in the ancestral art of horse-drawn logging and the magic of winter, where tradition and nature intertwine. From €35 for adults and €25 for children, the experience promises unforgettable memories.
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