Avoriaz

Not the prettiest resort but fantastic door step skiing and boarding. Reasonably high with a good snow record.

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At a glance

Good For:

Family Resort

Learn to Turn

Self Drive and Accommodation Only Options

Beginners Skiing Excellent
Intermediate Skiing Excellent
Advanced Skiing Good
Off-Piste Very Good
Non Skiers Fair
Families Very Good
Nightlife Good
Skiing Altitude 2275m High
975m Low
Resort Altitude 1800m
Glacier No
Pistes 650km
Number of Pistes 67
Number of Lifts 206
Terrain Parks Yes
Mountain Restaurants 30
Snow Making 9%
Linked Resorts Abondance
Chatel
La Chapelle d'Abondance
Les Gets
Montriond
Morzine
Saint Jean d'Aulps
Champery
Les Crosets
Morgins
Torgon
 
Disabled Skiing No
Leisure Centre No
Non-ski Childcare Yes
Ski Kindergarten Yes
Snowman Club No
Snowbusters Club No
Baby Care Yes
Departure Airports Gatwick
Manchester
 
Departure day Saturday
Transfer time 2hr 0mins

You’ll be more at home in a horse and cart than a car in purpose-built Avoriaz. A compact, traffic free haven for skiers, perched high in the mountains of the huge ‘Portes Du Soleil’ ski area – which spreads over eight resorts and crosses the border into Switzerland. Being so high, Avoriaz enjoys a good snow record, an enviable ski holiday location in this extensive and well linked ski area and fantastic board parks all within easy reach. Good for beginners, fabulous for intermediates and families with all properties offering maximum convenience with ski in - ski out access.

The après-ski scene generates a good atmosphere in the resort but your choice while on your si holiday is limited to a few bars. This is a skiers and boarders heaven, with a great snowy playground at your feet, but little else if snow sports are not your thing.

This is a perfect self drive destination - it's one of the most northerly of the main French resorts and is therefore one of the shorter drives at around a 9.5 hours from Calais. There is plenty of car parking - all hidden away in underground garages, with everything conveniently located.
Call us on 0845 070 3460 or see our self drive page for information  - you can make great ski holiday savings!

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