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Resorts - Avoriaz

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Written by Carolina Karlson
Updated over a month ago

What are the best accommodations in Avoriaz?

The best accommodations in Avoriaz are:

  • Pierre & Vacances

  • Saskia Falaise

  • Sepia

  • Blanches

What are the best accommodations for a group of friends in Avoriaz?

The best accommodations for a group of friends in Avoriaz are:

  • Résidence Les Fontaines Blanches

  • Alpages

  • Hotel de la Falaise

What are the best accommodations for families in Avoriaz?

The best accommodations for families in Avoriaz are:

  • Residence Electra

  • Residence Atria-Crozats

  • Belambra Clubs Avoriaz

What are the best accommodations for couples in Avoriaz?

The best accommodations for couples in Avoriaz are:

  • Residence Saskia Falaise

  • Hôtel des Dromonts

  • Résidence Premium L'Amara

What are the best restaurants in Avoriaz?

The best restaurants in Avoriaz are:

  • Les Fontaines Blanches

  • La Réserve

  • L'Etage ou Les Enfants Terribles

  • La Fruitiere

  • La Ferme des Lindarets

  • Le Dromonts

  • Le Choucas

Where is the best après ski in Avoriaz?

The best après ski places in Avoriaz are:

  • La Folie Douce

  • Le Yeti

  • Le Shooters

  • The Place

  • Le Tavaillon

  • Globe Trotters Bar

  • Le Yak

How long is the transfer to Avoriaz?

The transfer times from the airport to Avoriaz are:

  • Geneva airport (GNV): 1 hour 30 minutes hours approximately

  • Chambéry airport (CMF): 2 hours approximately

  • Lyon airport (LYS): 2 hours 45 minutes approximately

  • Grenoble airport (GNB): 2 hours 45 minutes approximately

What ski pass options are available in Avoriaz?

The ski passes available in Avoriaz are:

The Avoriaz ski pass, which includes:

  • Beginner slopes: 6

  • Intermediate slopes: 26

  • Advanced slopes: 15

  • Expert slopes: 6

  • Regions: Avoriaz

The Portes du Soleil ski pass, which includes:

  • Beginner slopes: 39

  • Intermediate slopes: 130

  • Advanced slopes: 105

  • Expert slopes: 33

  • Regions: Avoriaz, Morzine, Les Gets, Chatel, Morgins and Champery

What activities are available in Avoriaz?

Avoriaz offers activities like cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoe walking, paragliding, ski touring, sleigh rides. Non-skiers can enjoy the cinema, bowling, leisure centre, swimming pool with spa and horse-drawn carriage rides.

Is Avoriaz snow-sure?

Yes, Avoriaz is a snow-sure destination due to its high altitude location in the heart of the Portes du Soleil.

Is Avoriaz a large resort?

Yes, Avoriaz is part of the large Portes du Soleil ski area, which includes neighboring resorts such as Morzine and Les Gets.

What are the different areas in Avoriaz?

Avoriaz is spread across into distinct sectors:

  • Avoriaz centre: the heart of the resort with direct access to a variety of pistes

  • Les Lindarets aka 'the Goat Village': popular with families and intermediate skiers

  • Les Crozats: includes some more challenging terrain

Is Avoriaz good for beginners?

Yes, Avoriaz has a variety of nursery slopes, free lifts and green runs scattered throughout the resort.

Is Avoriaz good for intermediates?

Yes, Avoriaz has multiple blue and red runs on the Lindarets and Hauts Forts sectors.

Is Avoriaz good for advanced skiers?

Yes, Avoriaz offers top challenging black runs, moguls, couloirs, and off-piste opportunities.

Is Avoriaz good for off-piste skiing?

Yes, Avoriaz offers extensive opportunities for off-piste adventures, including Les Hauts Forts, Fornet, and the Chavanette sectors.

Is glacier skiing available in Avoriaz?

No, Avoriaz does not offer off-piste glacier skiing.

Is Avoriaz good for snowboarding?

Yes, Avoriaz is home to 5 snow parks, including The Stash, Lil'Stash and Burton Kids Parkway which cater to varying skill levels.

Is Avoriaz family-friendly?

Yes, Avoriaz is a family-friendly resort with many accommodations conveniently located close to the ski lifts and the car-free streets make the resort safe for families. It offers The Village des Enfants for young learners and the Aquariaz tropical-themed indoor water park.

How can I prepare for my ski vacation in Avoriaz?

To prepare for your trip to Avoriaz you can download the latest piste map to explore the trails and lifts.

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