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The distinctive cliffside ski village and slopes of Avoriaz, France.
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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*
❄️
Avg snowfall
315 in*
🚡
Lifts
35
Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️
GVA
Geneva International
About 1–2 hours
drive time
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LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupery
About 2.5–3.5 hours
drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Geneva is the main international gateway, with Lyon offering another airport option and a longer onward transfer. Book ground transport around the actual arrival point: Avoriaz’s upper welcome area and the lower Prodains cable-car station are different destinations.

Drivers can reach the upper resort entrance, unload and use indoor or outdoor parking. The village itself is car-free; in winter, reception can direct you to sleigh or snow-vehicle transport for luggage and the final journey to your accommodation.

Alternatively, the Prodains Express links the valley near Morzine with Avoriaz. Check its timetable and ticket arrangements before choosing a late arrival or a valley base, and allow time for the journey from the upper station to your property.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Belambra Les Cimes du Soleil

hotel · Ski-in/ski-out in Avoriaz

The meal plan, children’s programs and ski storage make this a practical family base. Confirm the program for your children and travel dates when booking. Sauna and hammam are available, with treatments charged separately.

families wanting a club staymeal packagesski-in/ski-out access
💆Sauna/hammam; paid treatments🎿Ski room and lockers
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Ski room and lockers, Sauna/hammam; paid treatments.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

luxury

Premium experiences with exceptional amenities

Luxury

Hôtel des Dromonts

hotel · In Avoriaz

The spa’s Nordic bath and outdoor sauna are available to guests age 16 and older, while the central Avoriaz address keeps the stay inside the car-free resort.

Avoriaz village staysDesign-focused roomsAdult spa time
💆Spa

Contact the hotel directly

Reservations+33 4 56 44 57 00Front deskreception@hoteldesdromonts.com
Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-21

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, spa.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium

Résidence L'Amara

apartment · Ski-in/ski-out in Avoriaz

Families get a car-free resort base plus useful equipment and wellness facilities; the spa remains correctly described as an extra-cost option.

Avoriaz ski-in/ski-out staysApartment spacePool and wellness facilities
🏊Pool💆Spa🎿Ski Storage

Contact the hotel directly

Front desk+33 4 50 74 35 35
Official hotel website & booking ↗

Contact source · checked 2026-10-21

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, pool, spa, ski storage.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Pierre & Vacances Électra

apartment · Ski-in/ski-out on the heights of Avoriaz

Kitchenettes and ski lockers suit families organizing their own meals and ski days. An arrival-and-departure transfer from the car parks helps with luggage in the car-free resort; coordinate it with the residence.

self-catering familiesski-in/ski-out staysapartment space
🍳Kitchenette🚐Arrival/departure transfer🎿Ski lockers
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Kitchenette, Arrival/departure transfer, Ski lockers.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Avoriaz, compare a booked room or rental around Avoriaz with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

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 setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

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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