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SKI Area
- Avoriaz is the highest resort in one of the largest ski areas in the world, the Portes du Soleil, boasting over 650km of pistes.
- If you are up for a challenge, you can do the Circuit; a trip around the whole of the Portes de Soleil ski area starting and finishing in Morzine.
- Avoriaz is home to the Jean Vuarnet World Cup Downhill Run which takes you from the top of Les Hauts Forts down to Les Prodains.
- Avoriaz is one of the most snow-sure resorts in the whole of the Portes du Soleil.
- All chalets offer a ski in ski out ski holiday.
Avoriaz is located in the centre of the Portes du Soleil ski area which gives you great access to the 650km of piste. Comprising twelve resorts across France and Switzerland, the Portes du Soleil ski area is one of the largest in the world, offering endless possibilities of runs and high-altitude skiing.
Avoriaz lets you experience the prettiest panoramas in the Portes du Soleil every day and is a good choice for all levels of skier! Beginners will find wide, sunny slopes located next to the resort, intermediates will have the best of both worlds with a total of 240km of blue and red runs in the local Avoriaz-Morzine areas alone. Expert skiers will find more than 20 black runs to choose from, including the Alps most famous; The Wall, which is a vast steep mogul field bordering with Switzerland. The Jean Vuarnet World Cup Downhill Run is also highly regarded amongst the more advanced skier.
Take a look below at our breakdown to find out more information relevant to your ability:
Advanced
Advanced skiers staying in Avoriaz will be able to benefit from the great red and black runs located in most corners of the Portes du Soleil. If you are staying local then head for the steep drops from the Hauts Forts secteur and spend the best part of your day testing out the black runs. Expert skiers should also try out the Swiss Wall – one of the steepest, largest and bumpiest runs in Europe.
Intermediates
Avoriaz is the perfect playground for intermediates. Once you are comfortable skiing red and blue runs there are virtually limitless choices in the Portes du Soleil ski area. Intermediates exploring the Avoriaz/Super Morzine side of the resort should try out all the red and blue runs located around the Chavanette. For a warm-up run, try the Bleue de Lac before taking the Express Choucas and Fornet Express to a whole field of reds; Alpages, Blanchot, Cubore, Patenaille and Lanches.
Beginners
Over half of the runs in the Portes du Soleil ski area are easy, so beginners will be able to enjoy the beautiful long runs which are perfect for practising and improving skills. Avoriaz is an ideal resort for beginners, there is a kids club in the centre of town, a beginners slope next to Le Chappelle Park and a range of blues suitable for absolute beginners or those
looking to build up their confidence. For the more advanced beginners, Avoriaz has some great gentle runs to progress on such as Proclou, Seraussaix, Qu’mont and Gernues.
Snowboarders
Avoriaz was one of Europe’s first resorts to fully welcome in snowboarders which is why it’s now seen as Europe’s leading snowboarding destination. There are six freestyle areas in Avoriaz; Snowpark de la Chappelle, Snowpark Arare, The Stash, L'il Stash, Burton Kids Parkway and the Superpipe. Chappelle is a park especially for beginners and Snowpark Arare is more for the intermediate/advanced snowboarder.
Off-piste*
Avoriaz offers one of the biggest areas for easy access off-piste. The high-altitude area is easily reached from most of the villages in Portes du Soleil. You can safely enjoy the freedom of the off-piste areas but these do get tracked out quickly. If you wish to explore untouched powder, then we recommend hiring a guide to show you all the best spots.
* Ski Weekends strongly advise that off-piste skiing should only be undertaken when in the company of a professional ski instructor or guide.
To find out more about skiing in Avoriaz feel free to contact one of our friendly Ski Experts on 023 8020 6971 or email sales@skiweekends.com
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