Location
About Avoriaz
Access by car:
Paris (650 km) - Lyon (250 km) - Geneva (110 km)
From Paris:
- Take the A6 to Lyon then head for Chamonix on the A40, and come off at the Cluses exit (18)
- Then head for Taninges on the D902, and follow signs for Les Gêts and Morzine - Avoriaz (distance from Morzine to Avoriaz: 11 km)
Please note:
- Avoriaz is a car-free resort
- Car parks are available at the entrance to the resort
Distance to train station:
Thonon-Les-Bains or Cluses TGV train station (45 km). Altibus shuttle bus (booking required) from Thonon station to Avoriaz 1800. Please note that this information is subject to change. Go to the local transport website or contact the residence.
Nearest airport:
Annecy airport (96 km) Geneva-Cointrin airport (110 km) Lyon St Exupéry airport (200 km)
- A unique resort, both 100% pedestrianised and 100% ski-in, ski-out
- A high-altitude resort that guarantees snow, in the centre of the Portes du Soleil ski area
- Transport to the children's village is by tracked snow vehicle from the residence
- Aquariaz, a unique tropical paradise in the Alps (2,400 m² of water activities to delight children and adults alike).
Fully integrated into the surrounding ski area, Avoriaz is unique with its snowy pedestrianised streets. Here, the taxis are horse-drawn carriages and you can enjoy the village's lively atmosphere and original architecture on the sun-soaked terraces.
Avoriaz is ideally located in the centre of the Portes du Soleil ski area, giving you access to high-altitude skiing. Every day you can set off in a new direction towards the most stunning panoramas surrounding Portes du Soleil's 600 km of slopes.
Avoriaz was voted the best family resort at the World Snow Awards in London; a prestigious award rewarding an exemplary approach that takes into account the needs of the whole family.
A comprehensive range of shops and services are available in the La Falaise district, a 5-minute walk from the residence.
Please note: there are no shops within the immediate proximity of the L'Amara.
A top destination for a great mountain holiday, Avoriaz and the Les Portes du Soleil domain offer winter ski holidays in a ski resort with excellent snow levels. In summer, its picturesque architecture is fully revealed and the beautiful landscape makes it perfect for an unforgettable walking holiday. On site, the Balcons du Soleil offer all you need for a family holiday and the La Falaise residence puts on colourful evening entertainment.
Activities near Avoriaz
- Paragliding, Paragliding available near the residence. (Fee applies)
- Bowling, Bowling alley nearby (Fee applies)
- Alpine skiing, Avoriaz ESF ski school (Cap Neige building), tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 05 65.
SERMA pass, web: www.skipass-avoriaz.com/#&panel1-1.
76 km of slopes. (Fee applies)
- Snowboarding, Avoriaz ESF ski school (Cap Neige building), tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 05 65.
SERMA pass, web: www.skipass-avoriaz.com/#&panel1-1.
5 marked itineraries and 7 snowparks. (Fee applies)
- Squash, Body Form area near the residence (Promenade du Festival), tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 03 95
Open daily from 9 am to 7 pm.
Please note: shoes with light-coloured soles must be worn. (Fee applies)
- Ice rink, Avoriaz ice rink (Promenade du Festival in the centre of the resort), open every day, 2 pm to 8 pm. (Fee applies)
- Cinema, Portes du Soleil cinema (Place Centrale, Avoriaz), tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 09 46 (Fee applies)
- Hiking, Guides' Office, 500 m from the residence (23, Taille de Mas du Pleney, Morzine), tel: +33 (0)6 95 02 75 35 (Fee applies)
- Snowshoes, Guides Office (23 Taille de Mas du Pleney, Morzine), tel: +33 (0)6 95 02 75 35 (500 m from the residence).
Afternoon or full day of walking with picnics, snowshoeing with an instructor from the ESF (French Ski School), tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 04 83, email: info@esf-avoriaz.com (Fee applies)
- Cross-country skiing, Avoriaz ESF ski school (Cap Neige building), tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 05 65.
SERMA pass, web: www.skipass-avoriaz.com/#&panel1-1.
37 km of cross-country ski slopes. (Fee applies)
- Aquariaz, Enter the magical world of Aquariaz, the first mountain water park for the young and young-at-heart, surrounded by natural tropical vegetation! What's on offer: the Water Tree (geysers, suspended water features, slides, water pistols), the Sidewinder (10 m half pipe to hurtle down in an inflatable ring) and the relaxation area (flowing river, water features, swimming pool, climbing wall). (Fee applies)
- Dog sledding, Dog sledding adventure (Col de la Joue Verte, Avoriaz), half or full-day, tel: +33 (0)6 80 93 26 20. (Fee applies)
- Children's club, The children's club (ages 3 to 12 years) is open from Sunday to Friday, 9 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm.By the hour, half-day (3 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon) or unlimited weekly packages.Themed courses from 5 pm to 6 pm, Sunday to Friday.Registration on site, prices and information available from reception.Children's Village With its skiing lessons based on role-play and games, you can be confident that your child will have the best possible learning experience, whether they are beginners or at competition level.The school has its own Jardin des Neiges ski kindergarten in the heart of Avoriaz, so that children can discover the joy of winter sports at their own pace.How to book? - By clicking on the links in your post-booking emails - On your Pierre & Vacances customer account - Via our lessons web page: pierreetvacances.com/en-en/cours-de-ski_ms (Fee applies)
- Children's village, With the Children's Village and its skiing lessons based on role-play and games, you can be confident that your child will have the best possible learning experience, whether they are beginners or at competition level. The school has its own Jardin des Neiges ski kindergarten in the heart of Avoriaz, so that children can discover the joy of winter sports at their own pace.
To book:
- Click on the links in the emails you receive once you have made your booking
- In your Pierre & Vacances customer account
- Please go to our dedicated web page: pierreetvacances.com/fr-fr/cours-de-ski_ms (Fee applies)
- Nightclub, Le Yak nightclub is a 10 minute walk from the residence (39, Place du Snow). (Fee applies)
| Local sports activities |
On-site: Swimming, Skiing, Walking
Within 15 minutes: Mountain biking, Climbing, Sports centre, Golf, Tennis
|
| Local leisure activities |
Within 15 minutes: Food shop, Cinema, Restaurant, Shopping
|
