Avoriaz ski information
Offering the ultimate in high altitude, purpose-built convenience, Avoriaz’s slopes are between the apartments and hotels so easy access is assured. Its car-free centre has a choice of restaurants and bars which are easily accessable on foot or you can take a horse drawn sleigh!
Linked ski area
The Portes du Soleil boasts breathtaking panoramic views and some of the world’s most extensive and varied skiing. Avoriaz’s high altitude and north-facing slopes ensure excellent snow, perfect when combined with the scenery and charm of the villages of Morzine and Les Gets.
Skiing and snowboarding in Avoriaz
Ski Information Beginners
First time skiers are well looked after in the Portes du Soleil area. Avoriaz has perfect nursery slopes next to the resort. Morzine has gentle nursery slopes at Le Pleney and our First Time package is ideal for complete beginners.
Ski Information Intermediates
The Portes du Soleil is a fantastic area for intermediates. The skiing starts on your doorstep and for those who want to venture further, there is the entire Portes du Soleil circuit, with 650kms of runs. Join our Crystal Ski Escorts to make the most of your stay.
Ski Information Advanced
The Portes du Soleil area has some of the most challenging skiing in France, with over 20 black runs, some of the biggest moguls in the world on the 'Wall' at Avoriaz, endless off-piste possibilities and the hair-raising World Cup Downhill from the top of Les Hauts Forts.
Ski Information Snowboarding
Avoriaz is home to 'The Stash' a snowboard park built using natural materials, and is the brain child of 'Jack Burton' himself. Freeriders should check out the Hauts Forts area. Beginners will also find plenty of wide, easily accessible terrain.
Lift Pass Bundles
| 6 days | Adult | Child (6-11) |
| Lift pass + Standard skis | £184 | - |
| Lift pass + Snowboard | £203 | - |
| Area pass + Intermediate skis | £241 | - |
| Area pass + Superior snowboard | £256 | - |
| Lift pass + Ski carriage | £161 | - |
| Area pass + Ski carriage | £199 | - |
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Child (5-15) | |
| First Time Ski (very low) | £284 | £239 |
| First Time Ski (low) | £294 | £239 |
| First Time Ski (high) | £294 | £249 |
| First Time Board (very low) | £304 | £249 |
| First Time Board (low) | £314 | £254 |
| First Time Board (high) | £314 | £254 |
For complete beginners only and includes 6 day local lift pass, 6 days equipment hire (including helmet for children) and 6 mornings of tuition for skiers and 6 days of tuition for boarders.
Improver Ski/Snowboard Package
| Adult | Youth (16-19) | Child (5-15) | |
| Improver Ski (very low) | £369 | £349 | £264 |
| Improver Ski (low) | £374 | £359 | £274 |
| Improver Ski (high) | £394 | £374 | £284 |
| Improver Board (very low) | £384 | £369 | £279 |
| Improver Board (low) | £394 | £379 | £284 |
| Improver Board (high) | £414 | £394 | £299 |
Snow Savers
One FREE child skis and boots for each adult pre-booking skis & boots.
Avoriaz at a glance
Season Dates
Bundles: Very Low Season 8/4 - 29/4
Lift Pass & Bundles: Low Season 1/4 - 7/4
Lift Pass & Bundles: High Season all other dates
Tuition: Low Season 3/12 - 10/2 & 11/3 - 29/4
Tuition: High Season all other dates
Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle
Transfer time
Geneva to Avoriaz 2 hrs
Piste fact file:
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Resort Height
Avoriaz: 1,800m (5,940ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
650kms (Portes du Soleil)
Piste Type No of Runs Easy 140 Intermediate 100 Difficult 26 -
Cross-country
Morzine 48kms, Avoriaz 48kms, Portes du Soleil 243kms.
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Longest Run
6kms
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Number of Lifts
206 (Portes du Soleil) (4 cable cars, 10 gondolas, 82 chairlifts, 110 drag lifts)
* Terms & Conditions
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
