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· Avoriaz ·
· Avoriaz ·
Avoriaz
FRANCE
Welcome to the winter travel guide and information fact sheet for the alpine resort of Avoriaz in France. If you would like to view the summer season resort information please click on the "summer guide" tab displayed below the resort image.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Avoriaz in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 1800 m
- 950-2300 m
- 209
- 650 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Geneva (2h)
- Chambery (2h 30m)
- Grenoble (2h 35m)
- Thonon les Bains (23 miles)
- 555 miles (approx)
Good points
- Most accommodation allow doorstep skiing
- Excellent snow record for the Portes du Soleil area
- Town centre completely traffic free
Not so good
- Ugly resort centre
- Can get very crowded at weekend
- Nothing to do off piste
Description
Avoriaz is part of the massive Portes Du Soleil ski area allowing a huge 650kms of skiing. Avoriaz centre is an entirely traffic free purpose built resort, characterised by its bold modern architecture. Access to the piste is excellent as most of the accommodation if right on the slopes, which offers a great base to explore the area.
