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Avoriaz

Space age Avoriaz is the heart of the Portes du Soleil.
 

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Advanced ***
Intermediate ****
Beginner ****
Avoriaz dominates the valley above Morzine with it’s space age architecture seeming to grow straight out of the sheer cliffs below. The heart of the Portes du Soleil offers a true ski in/ski out experience and gives direct access to the whole of the area. It’s a car free resort that can be reached by cable car or by a winding road, with car parking at the edge of town.

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Avoriaz at a glance
 

On the mountain

Ski area

Not only does Avoriaz offer some of the best skiing in the area but it’s the prime jumping off point to explore the Portes du Soleil. more...

 

Lift system

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Advanced

Advanced skiers should try the Swiss Wall - one of the longest, steepest and bumpiest runs in Europe. more...

 

Intermediate

Intermediates can explore the Portes du Soleil for weeks without ever skiing the same run twice. more...

 

Beginner

First week skiers have a big area to practice, starting out at the Avoriaz plateau. more...

 

Boarding & freestyle

Three snowparks and the Snowcross zone mean that boarders and free riders will feel very welcomed in Avoriaz. more...

 

Mountain restaurants

Avoriaz has a well deserved reputation for great mountain dining. more...

 

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Off the mountain

Village

With its wood clad buildings and architecture blending with the surrounding rocky cliffs Avoriaz has a unique atmosphere. more...

 

Accommodation

Most of the towers in Avoriaz hold self catering apartments and these can be compact. more...

 

Après-ski

There are quite a few bars in Avoriaz, some with live music. more...

 

Restaurants & bars

Many of the restaurants used at lunchtime in Avoriaz will be equally frequented at night. more...

 

Getting there

Car free Avoriaz can be reached from Morzine by winding road or cable car.
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Avoriaz facts

Ski Area

Base5,905 ft
1,800 m
Summit8,090 ft
2,466 m
Elevation2,185 ft
666 m
Area size1,230 a
500 ha

 

Trails/runs

Number of trails50
Advanced12 %
Intermediate33 %
Beginner55 %

 

Lifts

Gondolas/Cable cars3
Chairs19
Surface lifts14

 

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