Avoriaz Ski Resort Guide
Avoriaz, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 7 ratings)
Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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Total Piste Length | 650km404 miles |
Highest Lift | 2,280m7,480ft |
Resort Height | 1,800m5,906ft |
Nearest Airports | Geneva 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 3cm1in, expected on 6 December, with around 34cm13in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Snow to 1,579m5,180ft | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Avoriaz Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | 13km8 miles |
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Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 14 | 15km9 miles |
Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 26 | 40km25 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
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 32 | |
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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
Highest Lift | 2,280m7,480ft |
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Resort Altitude (Avoriaz) | 1,800m5,906ft |
Lowest Piste | 1,100m3,609ft |
Max Vertical | 1,180m3,871ft |
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
Freeriders | |
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Beginners | |
Snowboarding | |
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Ski Lessons in Avoriaz
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.
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