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Avoriaz Ski Resort Guide

Avoriaz, France

Rated: 4/5 (from 7 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForFreeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length650km404 miles
Highest Lift2,280m7,480ft
Resort Height1,800m5,906ft
 Nearest AirportsGeneva and Sion
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Avoriaz

Built on a sheer granite cliff at the head of the Portes du Soleil, Avoriaz is famous for its wood clad buildings in award winning architectural style and high altitude ski-in ski-out accommodation. Avoriaz is linked to Swiss resorts via the legendary 'Swiss Wall'.

Summary

The ski area of Avoriaz is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,800m5,906ft, with 650km404 miles of marked runs.

Avoriaz is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area with access to 400km249 miles of downhill skiing, with 285 marked pistes, served by a total of 196 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Avoriaz itself (650km404 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Portes du Soleil ski resorts of Abondance, Châtel, La Chapelle d'Abondance, La Grande Terche, Les Gets, Montriond, Morzine, Saint Jean d'Aulps, Champoussin, Champéry, Les Crosets, Morgins and Torgon.

The ski resort itself is at 1,800m5,906ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,280m7,480ft, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Avoriaz is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Avoriaz.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'La Combe du Machon'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Avoriaz?

The next notable snow forecast is 4cm1in, expected on 6 December, with around 43cm17in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Avoriaz Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 6 13km8 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
1415km9 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
2640km25 miles
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 3 2km1 miles
Downhill
Total Length
650km404 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
45km28 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
35

Portes du Soleil Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
32
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
100
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
122
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
31
Downhill
Total Length
400km249 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
243km151 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
196

Altitudes & Slopes

Avoriaz Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,280m7,480ft
Resort Altitude (Avoriaz)1,800m5,906ft
Lowest Piste1,100m3,609ft
Max Vertical1,180m3,871ft

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

Avoriaz has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west and east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Avoriaz
Freeriders
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Avoriaz

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Avoriaz Ski Schools and Avoriaz Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Avoriaz?

This ski resort is in the French Alps in Morzine, Thonon-les-Bains.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Avoriaz is Geneva, 80 minutes drive away.

Sion, Annecy, Chambery, Berne, Grenoble, Lyon Bron and Lyon St-Exupéry airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 35 ski lifts are able to uplift 47,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 11km7 miles of ski runs, with 68 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Avoriaz open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Piste Map

Avoriaz Piste Map
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