Yes, it is absolutely possible, even though it is not exactly around the corner. By car it takes about four to five hours to drive if you take the toll road. By the toll road it is about 230 kilometres to drive, but since you need to drive through the mountains it takes longer than usual. Another option is to take the toll-free route, but it takes about half an hour more. It is also possible to take the train from Nice to the nearby village of Brian�on. The train ride takes about 8 hours and you would have to change train at least once. From Brian�on it is a short drive to Serre Chevalier, best case scenario 10 minutes but it all depends on where you are staying when there. You can also go by bus from Nice to Serre Chevalier but it requires a few changes and usually takes more than 10 hours.