Avoriaz

Julia Moss wrote:

daved wrote:the skiing is fantastic but the place is a trifle ugly

While we stayed in Avoriaz we took a guided tour of the ski village and found out about its history and the architecture. It helps you see it in a different light altogether and you can't deny it has an impact and is one of the most dare I say "iconic" ski villages in the Alps.
There's a good potted history on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avoriaz
Nevertheless, extensive skiing from here with some great runs over to Chatel but watch out for slushy conditions on the busy return runs in the afternoons.

Iceman wrote:Keep the slopes though Wickers?

The skiing (which is what we go for mainly),is really good. :roll:

millstreet wrote:flying to Geneva on April 9th, thinking of heading to Avoriaz for 4 days as its only one hours drive.

Would like to hear from anyone who has been there, getting mixed reviews on it. Looking for good intermediate skiing.
Thanks

Do they give you rose tinted glasses as well ..... if it was up to me I would demolish the lot and start again 8)

Julia Moss wrote:

Do they give you rose tinted glasses as well ..... if it was up to me I would demolish the lot and start again 8)

Considering all the recent new buildings (the first new development since the villages inception) have been designed in a similar style, your wish is unlikely to be fulfilled.
There are I think, a lot worse ski village designs than Avoriaz. One of the main obstacles to pulling them all down and starting over, which many ski stations would love to do, is the fact that all the apartments were purchased by individuals when they were built and are still in private ownership. Lucky them, they probably bought them for a few thousand francs....