Perched high above the Portes du Soleil, Avoriaz is a strikingly unique resort known for its bold architecture, car-free centre and unbeatable ski in/ski out convenience. Set on dramatic clifftops and drenched in winter sunshine, it offers instant access to one of the world's largest ski areas, making luxury ski holidays in Avoriaz ideal for families, beginners and mileage hungry intermediates. The atmosphere is relaxed yet stylish, with horse drawn sleighs, panoramic mountain restaurants and lively après ski. The luxury chalets in Avoriaz combine innovative design with warm, contemporary comfort, often positioned directly on the pistes for seamless ski days. Whether you're seeking a high altitude getaway, a family friendly ski holiday, or effortless modern luxury, Avoriaz provides a refreshingly different take on the typical mountain holiday in France.
Ski Holidays in the Portes du Soleil
The Portes du Soleil, in the world's largest linked ski area, has been a popular choice for ski holidays throughout the years, with its first lifts dating back to 1930. Since then, this ski area has only grown in popularity. Avoriaz, boasting its favourable location right in the heart of the pistes, is a purpose-built resort high on a shelf above the neighbouring town of Morzine. One of the reasons for its popularity is the ease of mountain access, being fully pedestrianised you can ski straight from your chalet front door to the slopes in a matter of minutes. There is also plenty of choice when it comes to food - with catered and self-catered chalet options, and lots of great places to eat around the resort.
Non-Ski Activities for Families
For non-skier activities in resort, Aquariaz is a great place to visit, there is also a bowling alley and a cinema providing good alternatives when the weather comes in. Alternatively, a horse drawn sleigh ride, or a day spent snowmobiling or parapenting are just a few ways you can make the most of your stay in a luxury chalet in Avoriaz.
Avoriaz Ski Resort
As a town built for its location in the mountains, you can only expect the best skiing and you won't be disappointed. Avoriaz is one of the major French ski destinations catering for all standards of skiing and ranks among the top snowboarding destinations of the world. Pistes stretch out in all directions from the centre of the resort in all colours from greens to reds, for the more experienced skier black runs are only one lift away. With a choice of four exciting snow-parks too, including the most recent, ‘The Stash', this town on the French border is a honeypot for both freestyle skiers and snowboarders alike.
There is great off-piste skiing in Avoriaz, including the four ‘snowcross' runs recently added, which are marked and patrolled, but left unpisted as nature intended, including the Crozats run, for over 3km of virgin snow. Skiing down to Les Prodains gives you access via a short ski-bus connection to the whole Morzine/Les Gets area too.
Après Ski in Avoriaz
Après ski in Avoriaz is always lively, with enough bars to offer a choice of styles and moods, and plenty of restaurants to keep you well-fuelled for the night ahead! The drinks start flowing around 3 in the afternoon with many lively mountain-side bars and ski huts. The latest addition to the Avoriaz après ski scene is the famous La Folie Douce, renowned for its après parties, DJ's, dancing and champagne popping fun! Back in resort, bars welcome you with deck chairs on terraces, live music and an array of cocktails and drinks. As the night goes on there's several bars and clubs to keep you parting until the early hours, the Place and the Shooters are always popular, and Le Yak stays opens until 5am.
