One of the popular resorts in the region of Portes du Soleil. Avoriaz lies at 1800 metres above sea level and great snow can be almost for certain.
Snow boarders enjoy the slopes here and the resort draws the boarding crowd as there a park devoted to board sports.There are a huge number of slopes and most of them are suitable for the beginner to fair skier.The resort is well organised and has plenty off accommodation and après-ski activities.
The Children's village is well organised and gives the little ones plenty to occupy them while you enjoy the slopes.
A fantastic resort for the family type skiing holiday.
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RESORT INFORMATION
Nearest
town: Cluses
Resort Altitude (metres): 1800m
Ski Season: December to May
Mountain Range: The Alps
Number of Lifts: 212
Highest Lift (metres): 2277m
Lowest Lift (metres): 1100m
Number of Slopes: 279
Beginner
Slopes: 0.55
Intermediate Slopes: 0.35
Expert Slopes: 0.1
Snowboarding: The park has a half pipe and slalom course.
Cross Country (km): 45km
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Nearby Attractions: There are some lovely little villages in the 'Portes du Soleil' skiing area. Mountain bikers will enjoy the many trails and there is some stunning scenery for hiking.
Morzine is a nearby market town and is set in the River Dranse valley and the mountains that surround the town are spectacular. There is an open - air Olympic sized pool, tennis courts an indoor ice rink and toboggan run.
Pont du Diable Gorge, further on provides dramatic views.
Aprés-Ski: After a hard day of skiing up a storm, why not spend a great night on the town. There are 12 restaurants that range from Classic French cuisine to small and simple bistros.Le Tavillon and La Cabane are English style pubs and serves pub grub and the place for live music is ironically called "The Place" and the vibe there goes to the wee hours.
The locals are very friendly and accommodate the visitor. So you can have a quiet cosy night or hit the bars and disco.