Skiing in Avoriaz
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What Avoriaz is like
Perched dramatically on a cliff at 1,800 metres, Avoriaz is a fully pedestrianised resort renowned for its unique, wood-clad architecture that seamlessly blends into the rocky alpine surroundings. Built in the 1960s, it offers an unparalleled ski-in/ski-out experience where snow-covered streets are navigated by horse-drawn sleighs and skiers alike.
- Village
- 1,800 m
- Pistes
- 580 km in the Portes du Soleil
- Season
- 28 Nov 2026 to 18 Apr 2027
- From Geneva
- 1 h 45 min by road
Resort facts: Wikipedia and Skiresort.info, checked 4 Oct 2026.
Who it suits
Is Avoriaz right for you?
- FamiliesCar-free streets, doorstep skiing, and exceptional childcare at the Village des Enfants.
- FreestylersHome to multiple world-class terrain parks including The Stash, a giant ecological park in the trees.
- IntermediatesEndless miles of well-groomed blues and reds stretching across the international border.
- Eco-conscious travelersPurpose-built to blend into the cliffs with a strictly enforced pedestrian-only policy.
When to go
Best snow in January, February and March
Over the last 20 winters (2006/07 to 2025/26), the village (1,800 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 94% of days in January, February and March. Higher up, the top (2,466 m) had it on nine days in ten or more from December to April. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
- Dec68%
- Jan94%
- Feb98%
- Mar100%
- Apr87%
Days with 30 cm or more of natural snow at the village (1,800 m)
School holidays, winter 2026/27
Snow today: 14 cm at the top (2,466 m) · 17 cm forecast in the next six days
Snow history: Météo-France's snowpack model (SAFRAN-Crocus), 2006/07 to 2025/26
Side by side
Avoriaz, Morzine, Chatel or Les Gets?
| Compare | Avoriaz | Morzine | Chatel | Les Gets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village altitude | 1,800 m | 1,000 m | 1,183 m | 1,172 m |
| Ski area | Portes du Soleil · 580 km | Portes du Soleil · 580 km | Portes du Soleil · 600 km | Portes du Soleil · 580 km |
| A week, chalet for 8–12 | Too few to say | £6,000–£10,000 | Too few to say | Too few to say |
| Median distance to a lift, of ours | Too few to say | 540 m · 41 of 53 measured | Too few to say | 200 m · all 6 measured |
| Adult lift pass | Not listed | €373 · 6 days | €352 · 6 days | €373 · 6 days |
| What it feels like | Modern mountain resort | Traditional alpine village | Traditional alpine village | Family-friendly resort |
| Choose it for | Families and freestylers | Families and beginners and intermediates | Families and intermediates | Families and intermediates |
| You're here | Avoriaz vs Morzine | Avoriaz vs Chatel |
Prices come from each of our chalets for 8–12 at its own published price, from quieter weeks to peak weeks, rounded. They show where we have 5 or more from more than one partner. Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift.
Common questions
Avoriaz questions, answered
- When is the best time to ski in Avoriaz?
- Avoriaz's most reliable snow is from January to March: the village (1,800 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 94% of days over 20 winters. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
- What is the skiing like in Avoriaz?
- The main ski areas in Avoriaz are The Stash, a snowpark; Le Mur Suisse (The Swiss Wall), for experts; Lindarets, for intermediates; Proclou, for beginners; and Hauts Forts, for off-piste. Its lifts link to 580 km of pistes in the Portes du Soleil ski area.
- How do we get to Avoriaz from the UK?
- Fly to Geneva Airport (GVA), then it's about 1 hour 45 minutes by road (80 km). The nearest railway station is Cluses or Thonon-les-Bains.
- When is the ski season in Avoriaz?
- The season runs 28 Nov 2026 to 18 Apr 2027.
- Where are the best places to eat in Avoriaz?
- Well-known places to eat include Les Enfants Terribles (Hotel des Dromonts), La Cabane (Resort Centre), Les Marmottes (Lindarets Valley) and L'Epicerie (village centre).
- Is Avoriaz good for families?
- Yes. Car-free streets, doorstep skiing, and exceptional childcare at the Village des Enfants.
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