ACCOMMODATION
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GOOD FOR
RESORT SUMMARY
- Snow-sure resort located at the heart and highest point of the huge 650km Portes du Soleil with stunning panoramic views.
- Excellent access to one of the largest ski areas in the world comprising of 12 resorts stretching across France and Switzerland.
- High-altitude resort with guaranteed snow cover from December to April.
- Repeatedly gets the most snowfall in France with an average of 8 metres each winter.
- Suitable for all levels of skiers and boarders with a varied terrain including wide open pistes, tree-lined runs and a whole area dedicated to beginners.
- Fully pedestrianised and purpose-built resort integrated into the surrounding ski area providing easy access onto the mountain.
- Traverse on foot, skis, sledges and horse-drawn sleighs.
- Mostly self-catering apartments to suit all budgets - virtually all ski-to-door!
SKIING
- Vast and varied choice of terrain for all levels of skiers and boarders including wide open pistes, tree-lined runs and big bowls.
- Stunning scenery with open panoramic views of the Dents du Midi, Dents Blanches and the mountains beyond.
- English-speaking ski schools offering lessons in skiing, snowboarding, cross-country, mono-skiing, telemark and freestyle.
- Great resort for beginners with gentle nursery slopes and easy blues close to town and gentle greens and blues in the Super Morzine area.
- An intermediates playground with excellent blue and red runs throughout the whole Portes-du-Soleil region.
- Cautious intermediates can experience high-altitude skiing on the easy cruising blues from the top of Lac-Intrets above town.
- 650km of extensive terrain for advanced skiers to explore with over 20 black runs, the World Cup Downhill from the top of Les Hauts Forts and the big moguls of the Swiss Wall (in Avoriaz).
- Plenty of challenging runs, off-piste and deep powder bowls from Les Hauts Forts and Le Fornet above Avoriaz, and Chamossiere and Le Ranfoilly above Morzine - Les Gets.
PARKS
Avoriaz was the first French resort to build a snowpark back in 1993, regularly hosts international freestyle competitions and offers several fantastic snowparks attracting many freestyling boarders and skiers to the area.
- Arare Snowpark - for intermediates to advanced with red and black kickers, rails, boxes and a Big Air Bag.
- La Chapelle Snowpark - for beginners to advanced with a variety of jumps, boxes, rails and kickers.
- Skier-cross - for beginners to intermediates with a warm-up blue and challenging red.
- Superpipe - for intermediates to advanced with a smaller half-pipe and a super-pipe at 120m long and 5.6m high.
- The Snowcross - five ungroomed slopes for various levels of ability offering the sensation of free powder skiing in safe conditions.
- The Stash - giant ecological snow park through woodland with walls, rails, boxes, kickers, obstacles & jumps made out of natural materials.
APRES-SKI
On the Mountain:
Renowned for its local gastronomy, the Portes-du-Soleil has over 80 mountain restaurants and bars offering a variety of food from crepes, burgers, chips and snacks to quality Swiss and Savoyard cuisine. In Avoriaz the Yeti has a great apres-ski atmosphere where you can kick back in deckchairs on the terrace and the popular La Kinkerne offers live music, competitions and BBQs.
Avoriaz regularly schedules a series of snowsport & music events and festivals throughout the season, including pop, rock, jazz and electro genres.
The Igloo Village is open to the public from 9am until 6pm and has an ice cave with sculptures, two indoor bars and outdoor terrace. The restaurant is open 7pm till 10pm and can be pre-booked for apertifs and fondue in a luminous atmosphere, ideal for celebrating a special occasion.
In the resort:
Avoriaz has a lively apres-ski and nightlife scene and gets going as soon as the lifts close with plenty of bars to suit various tastes in a special Alpine atmosphere thanks to its snowy pedestrianised centre. The best bars and clubs are located in the same area with offerings of apres-ski, live music and DJs till late. Shooters is popular with Brits with theme nights and late-night DJs and Le Yak nightclub will keep you dancing till the early hours with electro, house music and guests DJs. The resort also has a cool bowling bar with two lanes, pool, darts, air hockey and arcade games.
Avoriaz has a wide choice of restaurants ranging from the great-value and informal with English breakfasts, pizzas, pasta and burgers to gourmet establishments offering local and Savoyard specialities.
Typical costs: raclette - £12, burger & chips - £10, pizza - £6, sandwich - £4, bottle of wine - £10, beer - £3, coffee or soft-drink - £2
A full list of restaurant, bar and club recommendations will be provided with your itinerary.
ACTIVITIES
Afghan walking, biathlon (cross-country skiing & rifle shooting), bowling (with karaoke evenings), caving, cinema, cross-country skiing, dog sledding (day & night), groomer rides, helicopter rides, horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, mountain biking on snow, nordic walking, scubadiving, segway, sit-ski, ski joering (horse-drawn skiing), skydiving, snowball battle, snowscoot, snowshoeing, speed riding & paragliding, tobogganing, trapper outing (one hour snowshoe hike with fireside dinner in an igloo or tipi), yooner (snow karting).
WELLNESS & SPORT
Aquariaz
- unique mountain waterpark featuring rocks and vegetation, gentle flowing river with variable currents, slidewinder (a kind of aquatic halfpipe), large pool with climbing walls, bubble-massage benches and an open-air spa heated to 34°.
- Aqua-fitness classes available during weekday mornings.
Avoriaz Spa
- offering various facial and body treatments and massages including Ayurvedic, Californian, sports, hot stone, anti-stress, aqua massage and reflexology.
Deep Nature Spa
- includes an outdoor jacuzzi, sauna, steam cabin, multi-sensory showers, relaxation room and five treatment rooms.
Pure Altitude Spa
luxurious multi-sensory 60s style spa with cosy cocoon armchairs suspended from the ceiling and mirrored corridors.- includes indoor hamman, indoor & outdoor saunas, outdoor jacuzzi, relaxation room, fitness room and three beauty and massage treatment rooms, with natural plant and mineral based products.
Avoriaz has two squash courts open everyday from 9am till 7pm.
NEAREST AIRPORTS
Geneva - 101km (approx 2hr)
Lyon - 216km (approx 2hr45)
Please note:
- the above times are approximate and for guidance only - road & weather conditions, diversions and busy traffic can affect transfer times.
- please see our airports page for details of the UK airports and airlines that serve the resort.
