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:
Lyon St Exupéry airport (200 km) Geneva-Cointrin airport (110 km) Annecy airport (96 km)
Avoriaz 1800 is a lively, friendly car-free resort that's internationally famous.
- An enchanting environment: Pines, lakes, mountain pastures, chalets, rich fauna, and much more.
- Prime area for nature, sporting and relaxation activities.
- With its 800 km of hiking trails, explore a wide range of landscapes and splendid panoramas: Dents du Midi, Mont-Blanc and Lake Geneva.
All amenities and shops are located in the centre of the resort.
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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Bowling, Bowling alley in the centre of the resort (45, Place des Dromonts). For more information, contact +33 (0)4 50 74 06 77 Winter: daily 2 pm-3 am (11 am in case of bad weather) Summer: daily 4 pm-1 am (2 pm in case of 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)
- Cinema, Portes du Soleil cinema (Place Centrale, Avoriaz), tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 09 46 (Fee applies)
- Paragliding, This activity is available nearby: 3 paragliding schools for a two-person flight.
- Aero-B
- Evolution 2
- Avoriaz paragliding (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)
- 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)
- Squash, You can enjoy this activity at the Body Form area (Les Fontaines Blanches building), every day from 9 am to 7 pm, tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 02 11
Please note: Shoes with light-coloured soles mandatory. (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)
- Hiking, Numerous hikes in the vicinity of the residence, information from: - Evolution 2, located in the centre of the resort (Place centrale) tel: +33 (0)4 50 74 02 18 - Maison de la Montagne located 500 m from the residence (Cap Neige building), 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)
- 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)
