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Avoriaz (Portes du Soleil) High altitude resort |
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| Resort description |
Avoriaz 1800 is sat in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, a charming purpose-built pedestrianised ski resort, with snow covered paths and pistes giving a real alpine feel. Avoriaz uses horse drawn sleighs and snowcats to replace cars and transport people and luggage to and from car parks and accommodation (payable locally). The scenery of Avoriaz is outstanding, with the most breathtaking panoramas in the French Alps and, due to the altitude, can almost guarantee snow all-year-round.
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Avoriaz
, Portes du
Soleil
The
skiing domain is divided into 4 areas: Super-Morzine, Lindaret-Brochaux, Chavanette and Arare-Combe
du Machon.
Exciting times ahead for Avoriaz from 2010
onwards!
Avoriaz
is
set to go through the biggest changes since its
creation some 40 years ago. Developers
are creating a brand new area to Avoriaz and the ski
resort itself, which will consist of 8 buildings
housing a total of 450 stylish ski apartments
including the
L’Amaraluxury
residence, the
Crozatsresidence
and the
L’Electraresidence.
The
design theory is smarter rather than taller and the
buildings will have distinctive jagged roofs,
mirroring the dramatic cliffs above. The wood
cladding will blend in perfectly with the rest of the
ski resort of Avoriaz, yet the
interiors will be dramatically different. There will
be the choice of 2, 3 or 4 bedroom self-catering
apartments with the added benefit of a swimming pool
and spa.
Avoriaz
has
delivered lots of ad hoc resort decoration and
entertainment for the winter ski season 2011/2012 and
has also pegged its in-resort prices.The
new covered parking at the entrance to the resort
offers 850 payable parking spaces as well as 200 new
covered parking spaces underneath the new L’Amara
residence (for L’Amara guests only). We
recommend that you book underground parking spaces
well in advance (payable online €82 per week).
See here for more
info.
From
3rd April 2011 – 9th
April 2011 you can enjoy the Festival des Concerts
Sauvages, with 20 stages
in secret locations throughout the Portes du Soleil ski area
(Avoriaz, Les
Gets and Morzine)
that fans will be alerted by text message about,
shortly before the concerts begin! The locations are
on the mountain so you have to ski there and famous
acts are promised. Text messages can be received by
registering on the Tourist Office website.
The
local tourist office can provide further information
on all these events.
So
let the fun begin in Avoriaz!
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Skiing in Avoriaz, Portes du Soleil
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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,
Portes du
Soleil
Snowboarders
will enjoy 6 areas in Avoriaz 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)
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Snowpark La Chapelle
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Burton stash park
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Burton Lil’ stash
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Burton kids parkway
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, Portes du Soleil
For
the lovers of extreme sensations, you can enjoy
off-piste skiing in total security in 4 different
areas of Avoriaz:
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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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“Snow cross des Brocheurs” (Snow cross of
Brocheurs)
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Cross-country skiing in Avoriaz, Portes du Soleil
Avoriaz
has
45km (28 miles) of trails, all of which are free of
charge and easily accessible from the Falaise
ares of Avoriaz.
The
ski area
of
Portes
du
Soleil has an impressive
243km
(151 miles) of trails.
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Ski school in Avoriaz,
Portes du
Soleil
The
“Village des enfants” will welcome
youngsters (from 3 to 16) who desire to get
familiarized with the skiing sensations.
The
120 instructors of the ESF ski school in Avoriazoffer 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 in Avoriaz,
Portes du
Soleil
Avoriazlift
passes give you access to the whole Avoriaz skiing
area.
Portes
du
Soleil
lift
passes give you access to all the ski resorts of the
ski domain.
For
more details and information on Avoriaz and Portes du Soleil ski lift
passes
select
here
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| The Skiing |
| Skiing starts on your doorstep in Avoriaz, 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 the 12 ski resorts of the immense ski area 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 Chavnette 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 terraced cafes to soak up the sun during the day. |
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| Amenities |
| There are a range of amenities in Avoriaz including banks, shops, local produce and supermarkets. Avoriaz also offers various ski schools for children, 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 to Avoriaz: 65 miles, approximately 1 hr 30 mins. Chambery to Avoriaz: 140 miles, approximately 1 hr 55 mins. Lyon to Avoriaz: 140 miles, approximately 2 hrs 30 mins. |
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| Ski Facts |
| Village height: |
1800m (5,906ft) |
Slope range: |
950m (3,117ft) - 2460m (8,071ft) |
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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| Local Ski Area |
Avoriaz has 75km of slopes, 35 ski lifts, 1 green run, 26 blue runs, 14 red runs and 6 black runs. |
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| Accommodation |
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1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-5
(c 34-50m2) Living area with double sofa bed, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds and 1 fold out bed, bathroom & separate WC.
2 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 7
(c 52-69m2) Living area with sofa beds sleeping 2 and 1 pull-out bed, 1 bedroom with double bed, 1 bedroom with twin beds, 1 bathroom & 1 shower room, separate WC. May be split level.
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1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4
(c 42-52m2) Living area with sofa bed sleeping 2, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom & separate WC.
2 Bedroom Classic Sleeps 6
(c 59-64m2) Living area with sofa bed sleeping 2, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 1 bathroom & 1 shower room, separate WC. May be split level.
2 Bedroom Espace Sleeps 6
(c 65-70m2) Living area with sofa bed sleeping 2, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 1 bathroom & 1 shower room, separate WC. May be split level.
3 Bedroom Classic Sleeps 8
(c 87-91m2) Living area with sofa bed sleeping 2, 3 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 1 bathroom & 2 shower room, separate WC. May be split level.
3 Bedroom Espace Sleeps 8
(c 96-98m2) Living area with sofa bed sleeping 2, 3 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 1 bathroom & 2 shower room, separate WC. May be split level.
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1 Bedroom Apartment Sleeps 4-5
(c 31-50m2) Living area with pull out beds, 1 bedroom with double bed or 2 single beds, bathroom & separate WC.
1 Bedroom Alcove Sleeps 7
(c 41-70m2) Living area with pull out bed, 1 bedroom with double bed and 2 single beds, alcove with bunk beds, bathroom with WC.
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Click to Avoriaz (Portes du Soleil) website