Location
About Avoriaz
Access by car:
Paris (650 km) - Lyon (250 km) - Geneva (110 km)
From Paris: A6 to Lyon then follow signs to Chamonix via the A40, take the Cluses exit (exit no. 18), then head for Taninges on the D902, then towards Les Gêts and Morzine - Avoriaz (distance from Morzine to Avoriaz: 11 km). When you arrive: Avoriaz is a car-free resort. Car parks are available at the entrance to the resort.
Distance to train station:
Thonon-Les-Bains TGV station (45 km) Travel information: 36 35 Transfers & Taxis: Bus Information: Tel: + 33 (0)4 50 71 85 55
Nearest airport:
LYON ST EXUPERY AIRPORT (200 km).
Travel information: +33 (0)826 800 826.
Transfers & taxis: Satobus +33 (0)4 72 68 72 17
GENEVA-COINTRIN AIRPORT (110 km).
Travel information: +41 22 717 71 11
Transfers & taxis: Altibus: +33 (0)820 320 368
ANNECY-HAUTE-SAVOIE AIRPORT (96 km).
Travel information: +33 (0)4 50 27 30 06
- 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.
- A children's village no further than 200 m from the residences.
- Aquariaz, a unique tropical paradise in the Alps (2400 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 Best Family Resort at the World Snow Awards in London: a prestigious title which recognises the exemplary steps it has taken to meet the whole family's expectations.
Shops and amenities are in the centre of the Avoriaz resort, approx. 15 mins from the residence.
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
- Bowling, "Le Studio 9" bowling alley near the residence (45, Place des Dromonts), tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 06 77
Winter: Daily from 2 pm to 3 am (11 am in bad weather)
Summer (from mid-July): 4 pm to 3 am (2 pm in bad weather) (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)
- Nightclub, Le Yak (39, Place du Snow), 1 km from the residence. (Fee applies)
- Scuba diving, Ice-diving at Montriond Lake with Takamaka on Friday and Saturday (other days upon request for groups of 5 or more), tel: +33 (0)4 50 73 80 98, web: leman.takamaka.fr/lemanfrance/DT1237539983/activite/Plongee-sous-Glace-Montriond-HIVER.html/typeid-88 (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)
- 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). Aquariaz is between 500 and 800 m away (supervised area). (Fee applies)
- Cinema, Les Portes du Soleil Cinema (Place Centrale, Avoriaz), tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 09 46. (Fee applies)
- Paragliding, Three paragliding schools near the residences for a tandem flight.
- Station Aéro B, tel: +33 (0)6 26 35 48 06.
- École de Glisse, tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 02 18.
- École de Parapente des Portes du Soleil, tel: +33 (0)4 50 75 76 39. (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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Deep Nature® spa, Deep Nature® spa located in Pierre & Vacances L'Amara Premium residence.
Four treatment rooms including one double room with mountain view, exfoliation table, hot tub on outdoor terrace, multi-sensory shower, and relaxation room with wonderful view. (Fee applies)
- Squash, Espace Body Form (Promenade du Festival), open every day 9 am to 7 pm, tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 03 95.
Please note: shoes with light-coloured soles must be worn. (Fee applies)
