Avoriaz Overview

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Avoriaz

All ski levels should experience the unique snowcross zones, which offer all the thrills of unpisted slopes in a safe, patrolled setting: the black snowcross zones of Crozats and La Frontaliere; red snowcross zones of Les Brouchaux and Pschott; and the blue La Combe des Marmottes snowcross - a playful area of small undulations, ideal for families.

While you’ve still got your skis on take the kids ski joering – holding long reigns attached to a horse’s bridle, you’re pulled along on skis behind it. This fun activity is suitable for all ages, but younger children should be accompanied by an adult.

In 2012, Avoriaz opened Europe’s highest waterpark: the €200m Aquariaz, offering year-round fun for families. It’s a great après-ski venue for those who want to warm up and relax tired muscles after a day on the slopes. With floor-to-ceiling windows, it offers great views of the Alps. Highlights include the aqua half-pipe or ‘slidewinder’, which you ride solo or in pairs in a single or double rubber tube; a waterplay area for younger children including an aquatic see-saw; and fairly demanding climbing wall alongside one of the pools.

Elevation

Summit

8070ft
Vertical Drop

4133ft
Base

5905ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

Intermediate Runs

59%

Advanced Runs

21%

Expert Runs

16%

Runs

47 MILES

Terrain Parks

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 35
Gondolas & Trams: 3
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 5
High Speed Quads: 7
Quad Chairs: 3
Triple Chairs: 2
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 13

Tourist Office

74110 AVORIAZ

France

Phone: +33 (0)4 50 74 02 11

info@avoriaz.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/15/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/21/2013

Projected Days Open: 127

Years Open: 54

Average Snowfall: 119"

Avoriaz Reviews

by JammingStand27 12th November 2010
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 4
Avoriaz = Paysage magnifique

Pros: Beau Paysage, Descente d'exception, snowpark Ã©norme
Cons: RemontÃ©es MÃ©caniques encombantes
by CanuckinEurope 17th March 2010
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 4
Avoriaz (Portes du Soleil)

Pros: Very friendly for a French resort
Cons: Too many button lifts (some are very rough)
by gordon08 14th January 2010
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 4
First truly car-free ski resort

Pros: Quiet, good long runs,fast lifts, hardly any waiting
Cons: Utopia without the downside.
by rsuminsby 2nd March 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 4
Avoriaz - heart of Portes du Soleil

Pros: Huge area, tightly clustered village
Cons: Seems a little a tough to get to...