Avoriaz

A unique car-free ski village - true ski-in/ski-out from every accommodation, direct access to Portes du Soleil across France and Switzerland.

1,800m
Village altitude
2,466m
Summit altitude
650+
km of runs
295
Marked runs
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Car-free village
in the heart of Portes du Soleil

Avoriaz was built in the 1960s as a pure ski village - no roads, no cars, no engine noise. The whole village is built down the slope, and every accommodation is accessible directly on skis. Jacques Labro's signature timber architecture makes it look as if it grew out of the mountain itself.

Part of Portes du Soleil - 650 km of runs across France and Switzerland
295 marked runs across 12 connected resorts
A car-free village - get around on foot, by snow taxi or electric carts
True ski-in / ski-out from every accommodation - the village IS the slope
The Stash, a natural freestyle park hidden in the forest
Open from early December through early May
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Avoriaz

A unique experience in a car-free village

Avoriaz isn't just another ski resort - it's a way of life. An evening in the village without engine noise, a snow-taxi ride to dinner, and skiing straight from your front door tomorrow morning. An experience you won't find anywhere else in the Alps.

12 connected resorts
Portes du Soleil includes 12 linked resorts in France and Switzerland - Morzine, Châtel, Champéry and more. One ski pass, an entire universe.
The Stash - natural freestyle
The only park in the world built entirely from wood, set inside a forest. Lines, boxes and natural features - a different experience from any conventional snowpark.
Aquariaz - tropical pool
An indoor water park with tropical greenery, slides and waves - right in the middle of the village at 1,800 m. A hit with kids and adults.
Skiing into Switzerland
Cross the ridge at Pas du Chavanette and ski down into the Swiss villages of Morgins and Champéry. Lunch in Switzerland, ski home to France.
Quality dining in the village
Traditional French restaurants (fondue, raclette) and boutique cafés - all on foot, no parking or driving worries.
Quiet and safe
No roads - kids can wander the village freely. A safe, family-friendly setting with a calm village atmosphere.

Our favourite spots

After years of hosting guests here - these are the spots we love most in Avoriaz.

Activity in Avoriaz
Favourite activity
Beyond the slopes
Avoriaz is so much more than pistes - this is the experience we always recommend here.
La Réserve
Favourite restaurant
La Réserve
One of our favourite tables in Avoriaz - worth planning a day around.
Slope in Avoriaz
Favourite slope
Our favourite run
One of the runs we love skiing most in Avoriaz - open views and easy cruising.

Weather & live cameras

Resort weather
Live forecast, temperatures, wind and fresh snowfall - straight from the resort.
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Live cameras
Watch live streams from the slopes and peaks - see conditions in real time.
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Avoriaz FAQ

You park in the car park at the edge of the village, then take a short cable car or snow taxi to your accommodation. In peak season there's a shuttle from the car park. We coordinate it in advance so you're not dragging luggage in the snow.
On foot (everything is close - the village is small), via the snow taxis run by restaurants and hotels, or in small electric vehicles. In winter, most places are reached simply on skis - the village IS the slope.
Absolutely. There's a wide beginner area at Lil' Stash and Plateau, with gentle green and blue runs and Hebrew/English-speaking instructors we work with. The village itself is great for toddlers thanks to the absence of cars.
650 km of connected runs - you can ski for a whole week without repeating a piste. Crossing into Switzerland (Champéry, Morgins) is its own special experience: morning in France, lunch in Switzerland.
Yes. All our accommodations come with a fully equipped kitchen, so you can cook and prepare for Shabbat in the accommodation. Choose the dates that work for you - we'll handle the rest.

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