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AVORIAZ

📍Avoriaz, Haute-Savoie, France

❄️ Powder Haven🎿 Park Rat👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🟢 Beginner FriendlyIndependent☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Patrick Nouhailler · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
3,698 ft*
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Avg snowfall
315 in*
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Lifts
35

ESF Avoriaz

School office: 83 Place Jean Vuarnet, Avoriaz; follow your course meeting instructions

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsGuiding

ESF Avoriaz offers group and private ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults, plus off-piste and ski-touring options. It also runs Village des Enfants, whose children's programmes combine lessons and activities, with meals optional according to the package.

Why we like it

A useful family choice for comparing standard lessons with a programme that includes supervised activities. Choose the format for your child's level, check the meal option, and follow the meeting-point instructions for your booking.

Best for:

Children's instructionVillage des Enfants programmesGroup or private lessons
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, guiding.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

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Evolution 2 Avoriaz

Winter office: 31 Place des Ruches, Avoriaz

Ski LessonsSnowboard LessonsGuiding

Evolution 2 Avoriaz offers group and private ski and snowboard lessons, with child and adult ski groups. Private off-piste sessions are available for both skis and snowboards, alongside freestyle options. The winter office is at 31 Place des Ruches.

Why we like it

Useful for choosing between group progression, individual coaching and an off-piste outing. Discuss your ability, intended terrain and meeting point with the school when booking; a particular cross-border route depends on the outing you arrange.

Best for:

Ski and snowboard progressionPrivate off-piste sessionsChild and adult lessons
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons, guiding.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

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Burton Avoriaz Shop

Avoriaz; contact the shop for collection details

RentalsDemos

A snowboard-focused Avoriaz shop for Burton equipment hire, sales and testing. The resort listing includes boards, boots, bindings and splitboards, and identifies the store as a meeting point for Avoriaz Snowboard School.

Why we like it

Useful for trying Burton equipment before choosing a setup. Ask about models, sizes and rental or test terms at burtonstore.avoriaz@gmail.com before visiting.

Best for:

Snowboard rentalsEquipment testingBurton gear
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, demos.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Portes du Soleil, Avoriaz 1800

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

Typically mid December to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Hiking and trail running; Mountain biking; Golf; Pony rides.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.avoriaz.com/en/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
35
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
59
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
5906
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Reported average snowfall (in), Summit elevation (ft), Longest run (mi).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Avoriaz — local area and Portes du Soleil maps ↗Official guide distinguishes local Avoriaz terrain and parks from the larger French–Swiss network. Avoriaz village is approximately1,800m; parks include Stash, Lil’Stash, Arare and Chapelle. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Avoriaz — Prodains cable car ↗Prodains Express connects the valley near Morzine to Avoriaz, with seasonal and daily schedules and ticket arrangements distinct from the road approach. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Avoriaz — arrival in the car-free village ↗Road arrivals unload at the welcome area, park in indoor or outdoor parking, then arrange winter sleigh or snow-vehicle transport. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Avoriaz lift operator — winter programme ↗Current operator page distinguishes a partial late-November pre-opening from the main winter operation and separate Avoriaz/Portes du Soleil products. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Pierre & Vacances — Residence Électra ↗Upper-village apartments; balconies, kitchenette, ski lockers, escalator access, arrival/departure transfer. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Avoriaz tourism — Belambra Les Cimes du Soleil ↗Identifies named local club at 223 route des Crozats, bedrooms, restaurants, terrace and skiing access; links direct operator booking. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Belambra — Avoriaz Les Cimes du Soleil winter ↗Rooms/suites, winter full-board package, children’s clubs, ski storage and wellness facilities. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hôtel des Dromonts | Hôtel 4 étoiles à Avoriaz ↗Passing property evidence reused exactly from baseline; no new source request. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

L'Amara ski apartments | Morzine ski accomodation | Pierre et Vacances ↗Passing property evidence reused exactly from baseline; no new source request. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ESF Avoriaz — official school ↗Group/private ski and snowboard instruction, off-piste/touring options, school office and Village link. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Garderie & Village des Enfants | ESF Avoriaz ↗ESF explicitly manages Village des Enfants; children's lesson/activity formats and optional meals. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Evolution 2 Avoriaz — ski and adventure school ↗Local instruction formats and private off-piste sessions; winter office at Place des Ruches differs from summer location. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Burton Avoriaz Shop | Official Avoriaz destination ↗Named snowboard hire/testing shop, equipment categories and direct email. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Les Fontaines Blanches Restaurant - Avoriaz ↗Preserved checked card; original identity, setting and food-style evidence remains unchanged. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

La Réserve Restaurant - Avoriaz ↗Preserved checked card; original identity, setting and food-style evidence remains unchanged. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Restaurants in Avoriaz 1800, Portes du Soleil - French Alps ↗Preserved checked card; original identity, setting and food-style evidence remains unchanged. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

La Ferme des Lindarets - Avoriaz ↗The official listing identifies a rustic farmhouse restaurant in Lindarets serving Italian and local food, presented as a stop during winter skiing or summer outings. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Morzine-Avoriaz official winter opening dates ↗

    Avoriaz planned season; weather and snow dependent.

  • Avoriaz Summer Activities ↗

    Hiking and trail running; Mountain biking; Golf; Pony rides.

  • Avoriaz ski area and maps ↗

    The first-party Avoriaz ski area and maps page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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