Situated in the centre of Portes du Soleil, the largest ski area in Europe and high up in the mountains, Avoriaz is a stunning ski resort in natural surroundings.
The resort is completely pedestrianised, so you won't have to worry about crossing roads, public transport and the ski runs go right through the resort, making it easy to ski back to your chalet or hotel.
The ski season lasts from mid December to the end of April and will take in February Half Term and Easter Holiday's, aswell as Christmas and New Year.
Due to its height, Avoriaz offers good snow coverings all season and magnificent views of surrounding area when skiing such as Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.
Find Your Perfect Ski Holiday
Avoriaz Ski Holiday Testimonials "one of the best ski resort's, hundreds of run's and the snow and weather were perfect" - Clive, Barnstaple
"you can ski right to the door of your apartment and there is no traffic to worry about with kids" - James and Family, Edinburgh
Resort Information
Avoriaz Village is 1800m high and the ski lifts have the capability of carrying 12,500 skiers and hour.
Flying into Geneva airport, the 80km coach transfer will take approx 2 hours
Ski Area - Portes du Soleil, covering 650km of runs in France and Switzerland.
Avoriaz is recommended for skiers of all abilities from beginners, intermediates
to advanced and offers first class facilities for snowboarders.
Ski Lifts
Highest Lift - 2460m
Gondolas - 3
Chair Lifts - 18
Drag Lifts - 16
Avoriaz Piste Information & Map
Pistes - Total 150km (access to over 650km in Portes du Soleil).
Ski Runs - 74
Longest Run - 6km
Cross Country Skiing - 48km
Black - 6 Runs
Red - 15 Runs
Blue - 24 Runs
Green - 5 Runs
Avoriaz has 68 snow cannons and can offer great coverings of snow on all slopes, all throughout the season.
Avoriaz has 4 snowboard parks and a super-pipe and is possible one of the best snowboard destinations in
Europe. The first French resort to have a terrain park and half pipe and one of the snowboard parks is
especially for beginners.
Check out Snowzone for more information on boarding in Avoriaz.
Avoriaz Lift Passes & Ski hire
Ski Passes and hire can be expensive if not pre-booked. Your travel agent will be able to add on ski or board
hire along with ski passes for 'Grand Avoriaz' or 'Portes du Soleil' when you book you ski holiday.
Ski Avoriaz
Avoriaz is said to be the best ski resort in France for Children and Families. Whether you are staying
in the luxury L'Amara Apartments or the homely Portes du Soleil & Antares Apartments, then Avoriaz
is the ski resort for you.
Did You Know? - Horse's wear 'nappies' to cut out horse mess in the streets.
Things we like about Avoriaz
Ski in / Ski out Accommodation
Linked well within Portes du Soleil ski area offering hundreds of ski runs
Great for Children and Families
Things that are not so good!
Bag delivery system
Accommodation generally small
Can get crowded at weekends if there is a lack of snow in neighboring resorts
Apres Ski in Avoriaz
The village has much to offers any age group from bowling, cinema and ice skating, to the climbing wall, health
centre with sauna, skidoos and sleigh rides. For adults there are plenty of lively bars and nightclubs, many
open until 5am, with live music, karaoke and DJ's
Dining in Avoriaz
There are 26 restaurants in the village and many more on the slopes. Avoriaz offers everything from fine dining
restaurants to small taverns and fast food.
Approx Costs:
Beer - £2.50
Bottle of House Wine - £7.00
Main Course - £12.00
Coffee - £2.00
Avoriaz Ski Schools
There are a few ski schools in Avoriaz, of which we have recommended a few below
from personal experience.
Avoriaz Ski & Snowboard School - Visit Website A British run, international ski school for all ages and experience.
Village des Enfants - Visit Website A ski school for youngsters ages 3-16 years. Certified by the Ministry of Youth & Sport.
Avoriaz French Ski School - Visit Website Over 180 professional ski instructors make up this French run ski school, the largest in Avoriaz.
