The Skiers' Guide to Serre Chevalier: Expert Analysis & Reviews

Lots of good fairly quiet red runs, off piste close to lifts, and good family runs. Bigger area that it looks, but a few old lifts needing upgrade. Nice towns

Extensive area, wide variety of slopes, especially intermediate, easy access to substantial off piste, friendly, understated, good value

Hidden gem. Substantial ski area. Four villages to choose from. Briancon biggest. We stayed in Villeneuve. Quieter village with a vibrant local community. Wide, well groomed pistes. Slow lifts. Accessible and good quality mountain restaurants. Best village bars and local restaurants a little off the beaten track and need pointing out. Took train from Paris to Grenoble and a two hour shared transfer from there. Easy. Would happily return.