Avoriaz is located in the Portes du Soleil, one of the world’s largest ski areas that straddles the French-Swiss border. Here, you can explore over 650km of slopes with a single lift pass.
Avoriaz has the highest average snowfall in the whole of France, making it a fantastic destination, especially as it is just 90 minutes from Geneva airport.
The groomed slopes around Avoriaz are ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. However, there are some excellent off-piste sections accessible from lifts and with touring equipment. It’s best to book an instructor or a guide to find the best spots.
You’ll find some excellent and varied snowparks around Avoriaz. Therefore, it’s a great place to dial in your freestyle skills.
Avoriaz is a unique ski resort, thanks to its unusual architecture and the fact that it’s car-free. Once you arrive at the resort, you get around on foot, skis, snow-cat, or horse-drawn sleigh.
Much of the accommodation in Avoriaz is ski-in-ski-out. This makes it an excellent place for families and beginners, as you can get to any of Avoriaz’s excellent ski schools with minimum effort. This is even better when you choose one of the more luxurious accommodation options.
You’re never far away from a bar or restaurant in the whole of the Portes du Soleil. Avoriaz has many places to eat and drink on and off the slopes, including an igloo bar and the notorious Folie Douce.
Avoriaz has plenty of other activities aside from skiing and snowboarding. You can expect electric fat bike tours, snowmobile excursions, an indoor tropical waterpark, paragliding, and a bowling alley.