Avoriaz means snow for every level and ability ,from softly rolling slopes to rugged pistes for the most adventurous.

Avoriaz is a gateway to the famous Portes du Soleil ski circuit. Avoriaz is a striking purpose built resort with a traffic free centre and skiing from or close to all accommodation. Avoriaz is in the fabulous Portes du Soleil ski area, with an enormous 650 kms of high altitude slopes in France and Switzerland. Avoriaz, characterized by its bold, modern architecture, is entirely traffic free and offers doorstep skiing and first class snow

Avoriaz really is a creator of atmospheres : all residences and chalets are covered with a wooden layer of red cedar shingle tiles that become gently enveloped by the snow, roofs that follow the angle of the slopes, in a perfect harmony of mountain and modern design, because right angles do not exist in nature, sloping sides to make the sky seem closer and collect freshly fallen snow… Avoriaz took a gamble of consistency, having all the residences made by a single architect, and the result is a great success. Unlike many resorts, there has been no superposing of different architectural styles.

Avoriaz a child's dream world.
No cars, a sledge run right in the village centre and all the imaginable means to welcome children.
Learn how to ski: Small children.
A five hectare park has been specially set aside next to the village proper featuring five ski lifts, slopes marked out by comic strips characters and innovative teaching methods based on games to allow beginners to pass their first proficiency test in record time.
Older children: This age group can make the most of ski courses adapted to match their skills and speed.
Parent-free holidays. Discover a made measure Avoiraz and the mountainside for ages 3 to 16 with your friends, have a great time and a great week, every detail has been taken care of to let children enjoy themselves in absolute safety in the comfort they would.

Sparkling and exciting Avoriaz.
Sparkling Avoriaz combining a village feeling and a multitude of activities.
Out and indoor- activities each and every day lighten up those moments you'll remember as once in a lifetime experience.

· The ice rink can be found right in the heart of the village. (800 m2 large and lit up at night, it is the venue for both smoking matches and evening games.) · The Altiform area provides 180 sq. M of dance halls, body building, relaxation, baths, sauna, Jacuzzi and UV-tanning. Activities include: cardio-muscle-training, musculation. · Two squash courts which weekly tournaments are available, as well as a steambath..

Walks. · On foot. Several sign-posted walks have been created to allow you to appreciate the valley's outstanding scenery-and you can go even further and higher by using the ski lifts and walker's special offer rates. · On snow shoes. Various walks circuits for snow shoes have been mapped out starting from resort. · Sleigh rides. An opportunity to discover Avoriaz finest views with a sleigh driver. A trip you shouldn't miss. · Sleighs led by a do train. These magnificent trains of snow dogs will bear you with a guide to the heart of the Cretes de Zorre park. · Hang gliding. Two centres available. · Helicopter: Various excursions on offer across the Northern Alps and between Mont Blanc and lake Geneva.

15 to 16 December // FÊTE DE LA GLISSE To ensure that all those in search of fresh snow and eager to trace their first turns with the very latest equipment, the Fête de la Glisse snow festival brings together all leading skiing and snowboard brands. Throughout the weekend, equipment can be tried out free-of-charge on the downhill and freestyle slopes and on the cross-country tracks. The event also features a range of entertainment, demonstrations and games at the Europe 2 radio stand. The fun continues with after-ski evenings in the resort’s bars and restaurants with music and relaxing dinners. The very best way to get the season off to a memorable start! 23 to 30 December // NOËL AU PAYS D’AVORIAZ Christmas at Avoriaz is a magical moment that families come back for year after year. Every evening after a day on the slopes, the resort takes on a dreamlike décor with special shows, entertainment and toy building workshops to dazzle and delight children of all ages. The main show on Christmas Eve gets ready for Father Christmas’ arrival and lights up the whole mountain. 7 to 12 January // LA GRANDE ODYSÉE The first race in January 2005 was, without doubt, the most widely followed event of the winter and a remarkable adventure for all those involved. The world’s top 20 mushers will be returning in 2006 to tackle this mountain marathon with their teams as they race across the peaks and valleys of Les Portes du Soleil. Avoriaz will be the nerve centre of the race with the mushers’ village, trappers camp and a whole range of special events and entertainment based around the theme of the ‘Frozen North’. 13 to 20 January // MER MONTAGNE Ocean-going skippers head to Avoriaz for a week-long rejuvenation programme of downhill, cross-country races and giant slalom. In the evenings, the skippers will swap stories with the public and present the year’s competitive sailing calendar through a series of lectures, films and presentations. 2 to 03 February // O’NEILL PRO FREESTYLE This is one of the most spectacular snowboard events with a superpipe and slopestyle competition. The OPF combines moments of pure sport with some breathtaking artistry. 4 February to 4 March // CARNAVAL DES NEIGES Every evening special après-ski activities include workshops for painting on wood, face-painting and shows for children. Once a week families get together for the resort parade which climaxes with a fireworks display and Gluhwein tasting. A dreamlike event not to be missed! 24 to 30 March // AVORIAZ JAZZ CABARET For a truly heady experience, Avoriaz organises a Jazz Festival at an altitude of 1800 m. The resort’s hottest spots are transformed into cabaret clubs to celebrate some of the finest jazz interpreted by leading musicians who bring a new aspect to all the magic of Avoriaz 1800. 24 to 28 March : European ski mountaineering championnish

Cinema, late night bars, discotheques, over 30 restaurants, massages and wellness centers, balneotherapy, sport activities : mountainbiking, horse sledge, dogsledges, snowshoes, etc

Excellent French food!
There are numerous of great restaurants. Avoriaz recommendation: The Hotel Dromont which has some of the best French cuisine in town as well as la Réserve or le Crépy. If you like to eat a little cheaper, try the Italian restaurant : les Fontaines Blanches, le Briska. .

Avoriaz the truly white resort.
The land of snow sports, of virgin, untrod snow, the challenge awaiting you on the Swiss frontier, the calm silence of the slopes running through the forest, land and mountain scapes which match your every mood.
Over 400 miles of different slopes, each marked and bordered by forests, 250 ski lifts including a first in Avoriaz, the six-seat ski lift, slopes, more slopes and even more slopes, marked out for your pleasure.
Skiing, snow sports and snow are Avoriaz's motto. And should the weather let you down, there are always snow cannons to ensure your skiing precision.
For Beginners- Avoriaz offers excellent beginners slopes at Le Plateau which lies just above the resort centre. Here there are wide open south facing pistes which enjoy the sun all day.
For intermediates- The intermediate skiing in Avoriaz is amongst the best in the world! Skiers will enjoy making for Les Lindarets and La Tete de Linga or alternatively head in the other direction for wide open runs above the treeline on which you are free to choose your own route.
For advanced- Expert skiers will revel in the off piste powder. There are two extremely testing runs in Avoriaz, although the World Cup black run from Hauts Forts down to Morzine often has the upper part closed off for competitions.

Ski school
French ski school offers beginners and proficiency courses in cross- country and downhill skiing, snowboarding. skwal, mono-skiing and telemarks. Courses are available as group and individual tuition by the hour, half-day and week. There are also special courses for racing, multi-snow sports, discovery etc.

Balcony in all apartments!
Unfortunately the amount of apartments are few. Although the apartments available features fitted kitchen and complete bathroom. Almost all apartments have a balcony and feature a card pay phone. Certain apartments are built over several levels and often have several toilets/ bathrooms. Some apartments have chimney.
Avoriaz Location offers several services to residents: line and baby cot hire, logs for the fire, colour TV hire.
The legendary architecture in the heart of the Dromonts village. Here, children under 12 sleeping in their parent's room are welcome free of charge and may dine with their parents at next to nothing.

By road :Access from all French and European towns via Dijon when coming from the north, via Lyon when coming from the centre and the west, via Valence when coming from the south, and via Switzerland when coming from the north-west ..



Direction Chamonix on the A41. Exit 18 Cluses, direction Taninges on the D902, then head for Les Gets and Morzine then Avoriaz 1800 . Follow the road signs to the resort (distance from Morzine to Avoriaz : 15km)





By Air :For flights information :



-Geneva Cointrin International Airport (80 km) :



Tél : 00 41 22 717 71 11



-Annecy Airport (96 km) : Tél : 33(0)4 50 27 30 06



-Lyon St Exupéry Airport (200 km) : Tél :0826 800 826







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By train :



-TGV (fast train) in Thonon-les-Bains and Cluses.



SNCF - Tél : 36 35 (0.34€/mn) from France .



-There is also the international train station in Geneva :



CFF - Tél : 00 41 900 300 300






By Taxis :



The taxis in the resort can come and collect you from the train or airport . For the list of taxis call +33(0)4 50 74 02 11 or taxis list













By buses :



Shuttle bus service between airports, train stations and Avoriaz .To organise your transfer you may contact : For arrivals at the station in Geneva call :33( 0)4 50 38 42 08



For arrivals at the station in Thonon call : 33( 0)4 50 71 00 88



For arrivals in the station in Cluses call : 33 (0)4 50 98 07 81



From Annecy airport : car hire or taxi information call : 33(0)4 50 27 30 06















By Helicopter :Links with nearby airports (Geneva, Annecy, Chambéry)



Call : 33(0)4 50 92 78 21