Avoriaz
France, Haute-Savoie
Car-free resort in the heart of Portes du Soleil
Resort Statistics
600
Pistes
196
Lifts
2466m
Max Elevation
20%
Beginner
2025/2026 Piste Map
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Pros
- Excellent snow record
- Great for all skill levels
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good value for money
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Great for families
Cons
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited challenging terrain
Skill Level Guide
Beginner
Avoriaz is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediate
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Avoriaz offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Avoriaz, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Resort Summary
Food & Dining
Good
Après-Ski
Good
Price Level
Mid-Range
Facilities
Travel from UK
By Car
Time:10-12 hours
Distance:1,000 km
Route:
Channel Tunnel → Paris → Lyon → Chambéry → Avoriaz
By Plane
Airport:Chambéry Airport (CMF)
Flight:1h 45min
Transfer:2h by bus/shuttle
By Train
Time:9-11 hours
Changes:2-3 changes
Route:
Eurostar to Paris → TGV to Lyon → TER to Chambéry → Bus to Avoriaz