Avoriaz
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| Resort description |
Sat in the heart of the Portes du Soleil Avoriaz 1800 is a charming purpose built pedestrianised resort, with snow covered paths and pistes giving a real alpine feel. The resort uses horse drawn sleighs and snowcats to replace cars and transport people and luggage to and from car parks and accommodation. The scenery is outstanding, with the most breathtaking panoramas in the Alps, and due to the altitude, can almost guarantee snow all-year-round.
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Avoriaz
The
skiing domain is divided into 4 areas: Super-Morzine, Lindaret-Brochaux, Chavanette and Arare-Combe du Machon.
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Skiing in Avoriaz
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Super-Morzine: Area
suitable to beginner and intermediate skiers.
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Lindarets-Brochaux: Area
suitable to beginner and intermediate skiers.
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Chavanette: Area suitable
to intermediate and advanced skiers.
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Arare-Combe du Machon: Area suitable to all
skiers (beginner, intermediate and advanced)
”Mur
Suisse” is a famous black run which links Chavanette to Planachaux in Switzerland.
There are more than 300m of difference in height,
with a slope reaching 80% in some places.
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Snowboarding in Avoriaz
Snowboarders
will enjoy 2 areas especially dedicated and designed
for them:
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“Snow park d’Arare” (Snow park
of Arare)
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“Halfpipe du stade” (Snow park of the
stadium)
The
“Village des enfants” will welcome
youngsters (from 8 to 16) who desire to learn how to
snowboard.
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Off-piste skiing in Avoriaz
For
the lovers of extreme sensations, you can enjoy
off-piste skiing in total security in 3 different
areas:
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“Snow cross de Mosette” (Snow cross of
Mosette)
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“Snow cross de Fornet” (Snow cross of
Fornet)
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“Snow cross des Crosats” (Snow cross of
Crosats)
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Cross country skiing
Avoriaz
has
45 km/28 miles of trails.
The
ski area
“Portes du Soleil”
has
243 km/ 151
miles of trails.
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Ski school
The
“Village des enfants” will welcome
youngsters (from 3 to 16) who desire to get
familiarized with the skiing sensations.
The 120
instructors of ESF in Avoriaz offer a variety of
lessons of
alpine
skiing, snowboard, cross-country skiing, mono-skiing
and telemark.
Most
instructors speak English.
For more
information about pre-booking Ski School in Avoriaz please select
here
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Lift passes
Avoriazlift
passes give you access to the whole Avoriaz skiing area.
Portes
du
Soleil lift passes give you access to all the resorts
of the domain.
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| The Skiing |
| Skiing starts on your doorstep, with snow-sure slopes there is something for every level of skier, with the main Portes du Soleil circuit easily enjoyed by beginners and intermediates, along with several challenging runs through tough terrain. Of 14 resorts of the immense domain of "Portes du Soleil", Avoriaz has the good fortune to occupy the central position so skiers can go from France to Switzerland for a change of culture. Skiers should also take the opportunity to ski in Chavenette and Chatel at the Swiss boarder where you can embark on tree lined skiing and discovery skiing amid the exceptional beauty the environment offers. |
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| Après Ski |
| Avoriaz offers more than 30 restaurants with gastronomic cuisine, including that of the rustic mountain style and its renowned high altitude restaurants, along with value for money bistros and pizzerias. It boasts a lively après ski with a few good bars in the evenings and terrace cafes to soak up the sun during the day. |
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| Amenities |
| There are a range of amenities including banks, shops, local produce and supermarkets. Avoriaz also offers various ski schools for kids, a children's village and a crèche along with a relaxation area at the "Espace Altiform" with a fitness room, sauna and Jacuzzi. |
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| Activities |
| Avoriaz offers many activities aside from skiing; snow-shoeing, horse & dog-drawn sledging, ice skating, paragliding, mountain biking on snow, as well as a bowling alley, squash courts, helicopter tours and ice diving. |
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| Getting there |
Driving distance: From Calais: 560 miles, approximately 8 hrs 20 mins.
Airport access: Geneva: 65 miles, approximately 1 hr 30 mins. Chambery: 140 miles, approximately 1 hr 55 mins. Lyon: 140 miles, approximately 2 hrs 30 mins. |
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| Ski Facts |
| Village height: |
1800m |
Slope range: |
950m-2460m |
Ski area: |
Portes du Soleil |
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| Piste coverage |
650 |
| Ski lifts |
195 |
| Ski runs |
266 |
| Green |
35 |
| Blue |
106 |
| Red |
100 |
| Black |
25 |
| Snow cannons |
694 |
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| Beginners |
*** |
| Intermediates |
**** |
| Experts |
*** |
| Boarders |
*** |
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| Tourist Office |
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Click to Avoriaz website
