Avoriaz track map. Avoriaz is a family-friendly resort without cars. Prices and Services

Until 1960, the arid and unsuitable Avoriaz plateau was used only for grazing. But Olympic champion Jean Vuarne, a native of Morzine, changed his fate by turning slopes covered in snow into a prestigious winter resort. On December 28, 1962, Avoriaz, built in a very controversial architectural style, received its first guests.

Last year, Avoriaz deservedly ended up in the TOP 10 of the snowiest resorts in Europe according to The Financial Times and weathertoski.co.uk. During the winter, an average of 8 m of snowfall falls here. And in 2013, the ski resort became the champion at all: the volume of snow that fell during the season exceeded 11.66 m.

Tall snow caps of houses

Avoriaz, positioning itself as a "family skiing station", was in second place among the most popular ski resorts, was in the top five best recreation areas for spring parties and earned 93% of enthusiastic reviews on Tripadvisor. From 1973 to 1993, he was also the host of the International Festival of Science Fiction Films.

Resort Location

The winter recreation area, located near the border with Switzerland, is considered the heart of the "Gate of the Sun" - Port du Soleil.

In addition to Avoriaz, the region, spread between the highest peak in Europe - Mont Blanc, and the crescent of Lake Geneva, includes seven French and six Swiss resorts. The most famous of them are Morzine, Abondance, Les Gets, Champery and Le Crozet.

On the territory of the largest international ski area in Europe, with more than 650 km of slopes, a single ski pass operates.

How to get to Avoriaz

Avoriaz is 79 km from Geneva, 104 from Annecy, and 227 from Lyon. Communication between the international airports of Quantran, Annecy-Mate, and the airport. Saint Exupery and Avoriaz are provided by Altibus buses ( www.altibus.com).

The closest railway stations to the health resort, receiving TGV high-speed trains from Paris daily, are located in Thonon-les-Bains and Clusat (http://voyages-sncf.com).

From Geneva Airport you can book a shuttle to Avoriaz.

If you arrived by train, it is convenient to take a taxi to cover the 45 km distance from Thonon-les-Bains.

If you drive to Avoriaz with a rented car from Switzerland, do not miss exit 18 on the Geneva-Mont Blanc highway. Then, bypassing Morzine, turn onto D229 and follow the signs.

Car traffic is prohibited on the territory of the ski station - the role of a taxi is played by horse-drawn sleighs.

Horseback Riding

An open car park with a capacity of 900 seats and an indoor parking lot with a capacity of 1,697 cars are located at the entrance to the resort.

Trails, slopes and lifts

On the slopes of Avoriaz, known as a resort for "advanced" athletes, there are 42 ski slopes.

Information and a map of tracks on the official website: http://www.avoriaz.com/en/

21   of which refers to " in blue»Descents intended for those who have already mastered the basics, but are not yet ready for high-speed peak.

14   belongs to in red», Characterized by a long extent, difficult routes and fairly steep descents,

4   - to dizzy " black»Tracks.

For beginners in Avoriaz only work 3   simple " green»Tracks.

Resort average height:  1800 m

Height difference:  from 1100 to 2277 m

Riding time:  from the end of November to the end of April

Length of runs:  150 km

The most extreme track:  Arete de Inverts (No. 38)

The simplest tracks:  along the Choucas and Fornet chairlifts

Cross-country skiing tracks:  38 km (8 closed tracks)

Lifts:  38, including drag, chair and cabin

Snow parks: La Chapelle, Superpipe and Border Cross (for all difficulty levels), Arare and Stash (for professionals), Lil’Stash and Burton Kids Parkway (for beginners).

Tariffs for ski pass season 2014 - 2015 (prices in Euro)

At the peak of the season, one day of skiing will cost an adult 48.50, 6 days - 242.50, 14 days - 325.

To the child (from 5 - 15 years old): respectively 36 - 182 - 325.

Youth (16 - 19 years old) and older people (from 65): 44 - 218 - 390.

10% discount on family ski passes (from 4 people).

Full cost information in .pdf format:

Ski schools for children and adults

For beginners, not yet firmly skiing, and "experienced" who are looking to improve their skills, 5 sports schools operate in the resort.

Ecole de SkiWith 200 instructors, he teaches the tricks of skiing, freestyle, snowboarding, flat skiing, telemarking and snowshoeing.

"Evolution 2"  provides conductors along the highlands, and small "2schuss"  and Avoriaz Alpine Ski School  specialize in teaching beginners.

Schools work with students from 3 to 100 years old - this is how many recently "knocked" the world's oldest skier.

Children's Village

The most unusual school in Avoriaz is the Children's Village for children from 3 to 16 years old. 100 instructors of the game center, using color skiing, slides, mounds and mini-jumps, introduce children to the elements of independent skiing, help to overcome slalom and prepare for competitions.

Playground for beginners in a children's village

Residents of the Children's Village study by playing: a restaurant, a cinema and animation work for them, tours and field lessons are organized. For the little guests of Avoriaz, a Riglet Park, a miniature complex for teaching snowboarding, and a Snowboard Village, a safe ski area, were also built.

Sports opportunities

Avoriaz, recognized as the unofficial capital of European snowboarding, hosted the world's first Cup in this winter discipline. In addition to several snow parks designed for different levels of difficulty, the resort has 5 untracked tracks with signal marking.

In 2008, the ecological "Stash" was opened in the ski center - a mixed skiing area suitable for freestyle and freeriding.

Stash park

The park, surrounded by rough-rolled snow, is equipped with a wooden wall for vertical skiing, diving boards and natural obstacles.

Backcountry and freestyle

On the slopes of Avoriaz is concentrated the largest number of “black” tracks of increased complexity throughout Port-du-Soleil. The most famous of them start from the peaks of Les Haufs Forts and Pointe de Mossette. Through a chair lift, guests of the resort can reach the steep “Swiss Wall” - a track with a vertical drop of 1100 m, which hosts the “Derby Chavanette” every year.

Flat ski

38 km of ski trails looped into 8 closed tracks are designed for visitors with sufficient endurance and sports training.

Things to do in après-ski

After the ski lifts are closed, it’s time to change one active entertainment to another. For example, explore the route for the Via Ferrata “Saix du Tour” on one of the rocks of Avoriaz or make an ice dive into the depths of mountain lakes.

Active entertainment

Extreme relaxation at the winter resort includes off-road cycling on ice, night sleigh rides and races on the junker - a snow map.

Snow Bike Racing - Snow Bike

Feeling like Indiana Jones in the caves of the Avoriaz Depression, guests of the ski center can make paired flights on a paraglider, make a free fall over snow-capped peaks or go on a helicopter promenade over Mont Blanc.

Relaxation

The complex has an Aquariaz water amusement park, an outdoor ice rink and three Spa salons: Avoriaz Spa, Pure Altitude Spa and Deep Nature Spa. There are also 2 squash courts, an Altiform fitness center, a Le Studio 9 bowling club and a golf course.

Night life

In Avoriaz there are 25 stores offering book, souvenir and shoe assortment, 2-screen cinema Les Portes du Soleil and disco Yak. And those who lack nightly entertainment should go to neighboring Morzine or Le Je.

Cultural program

During the winter season, vacation in Avoriaz turns into a series of holidays. Rock festivals are held here in December and January, an entertainment program for children is organized for Christmas, and a grandiose snow festival is organized in February.

Restaurants

Avoriaz has 32 cafes and restaurants specializing in French and British cuisine.

Les Trappeurs offers a taste of raclette and fondue.

Chez Flo, located next to the ski lift, is famous for spaghetti and omelettes.

The main dish of Igloo is a tartiflet - potatoes baked in cream with reblushon cheese.

The average cost of an invoice per one is from 25 to 40 euros.

Where to stay

Young French architects Jacques Labro, Jean-Marc Rock and Jean-Jacques Orzoni, designing the buildings of Avoriaz, emphasized the unusual. Therefore, the resort's streets, which are ski slopes, begin immediately after the doorstep of the hotels. And the hotels themselves, with 16 floors, differ from apartments in other ski centers in the world - they are literally built into the mountainsides.

Multi-storey Rock-Built Hotels

The most popular accommodations in Avoriaz that can accommodate up to 17,000 visitors are the club hotels Hotel Neige et Roc (4 *), Club Med and Hotel des Dromontes (4 *), apartment complexes Pierre et Vacances Premium "And" Pierre et Vacances Residence Saskia Falaise ".

(Avoriaz) is a ski resort located in the very center of the Porte du Soleil ski area, combining 14 French and Swiss resorts, more than 650 km of ski slopes, which can be visited via a single ski-pass. This area is one of the largest ski areas in the world.

The Avoriaz resort was founded 35 years ago. It features original architecture, which is modernism, which entered the countryside. Six villages are part of the resort - these are De Crozat, De la Falez, Du Festival, De Haut Fort, De Dromont, De Rush. The rocky landscape that surrounds the resort area harmoniously fits into the overall picture. The creators of Avoriaz did not try to disfigure the beautiful mountain landscapes, but organically fit new buildings into natural splendor.

Guided by the principles of ecology and the preservation of natural beauty, it was decided that there were no cars on the territory of Avoriaz. Visitors' vehicles remain in the parking lot at the entrance to the resort, and you can move around the streets on foot or on horseback carts.

All the streets of the resort are also ski slopes, and all apartments and hotels have direct access to the slope. At the same time, the structure of the hotels is well thought out, everything has been done here for the convenience of vacationers - a lot of elevators to exclude crowds, viewing platforms that offer a magnificent view. And there is something to look at here, stunning mountain landscapes, especially at sunset - a sight that cannot be forgotten!

The attractiveness of Avoriaz is to a large extent determined by the fact that throughout the entire ski season there is guaranteed a snow cover of a thickness of about 8 meters. This is due to the successful location of the resort. World championships, numerous rallies, meetings of skiers are held here. Avoriaz (Avoriaz) - a great place for skiing of all kinds. Freeriders will appreciate the possibility of jumping from rocky islands, off-piste skiing, racing among trees. Carvers are provided with access to trails without tows on the French side of the resort. Modern lifts have a large capacity, so they never have queues. Helicopters fly over the resort, which can pick up freeriders far from the tracks and take them on an excursion over Mont Blanc. The most interesting ski areas are Haut Forts and Pas Chavanette: skiers who have conquered the famous Black Wall track fall into the Swiss resort of Champéry.

Snowboarders will also not get bored on Avoriaz - they have 5 parks of different levels and 1 superpipe (Arare snowpark, La Chapelle, Trashers snowpark, KidsParkway, the Stash and the Little Stash). It has everything you need: rainbows, rails, tables, volraids, barrels, drops, ski jump chains.

Almost every park has its own ski lift. Avoriaz is a paradise for snowboarders; it can be called a truly cult place for freestyle. Many professionals train here during the whole season, developing new tricks that will then be presented to the general public. It was Avoriaz that became the first of the European resorts in which the park was built, full of freestyle - with figures and natural barriers - Burton Stash. The track in this park has a length of about 1800 m and a height difference of 450 m. Riders will be able to fully reveal their creativity, riding in Burton Stash. Jake Burton and members of his professional team designed the track for strong freestylers. Stash is filled with natural obstacles - there are snowdrifts, jumps, wall rides, drops from rocks, protruding trees, difficult descents and an original wooden house, which also acts as an obstacle. During the construction of the route, only components made of natural materials - wood, stone, earth, were used.

Tired of skiing, in Avoriaz you can visit the sports center, which has a jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, gym, squash room. The resort also has a skating rink, the opportunity to play billiards and bowling, tobogganing, helicopter flights over the mountain peaks, scooter rides, the possibility of diving in ice-cold water and many other attractions. And, of course, many restaurants, shops, discos, a nightclub and a cinema.

Avoriaz in France is an amazing ski resort where there is always snow and no cars, and you can walk through the streets only on foot, skiing or horse-drawn carts. There is untouched alpine nature, reminiscent of landscapes from science fiction films, and great opportunities for skiing and snowboarding, for active and family vacations.

Business card

Avoriaz is located in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area, which provides access to 650 km of the region's ski runs. Avoriaz is also one of the ten most snowy European resorts - snow cover is guaranteed from December to April, and the average snow height is 8 m per season. This is a car-free resort with clean electric heating, door-to-door riding and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

History and Modernity

The plateau on which Avoriaz was spread in France was until the middle of the last century. But Olympic downhill champion Jean Vuarne decided to use Avoriaz’s pristine snow fields to create a modern ski resort, where “the streets will be ski slopes and the architecture will be innovative, but not different from the environment.” So, in 1962, an unusual ski resort appeared in France. In the following years, its mysterious landscapes attracted filmmakers here and film festivals were held here. Today Avoriaz is an ideal resort for lovers of skiing and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle.

Trails, slopes, lifts

Avoriaz in France is located at an altitude of 1800 m and has 42 tracks with a total length of 150 km, with a vertical drop of 1000-2277 m. The tracks here are of varying difficulty: 3 green, 21 blue, 14 red and 4 black. The slopes serve 38 lifts. The resort also has 38 km of cross-country skiing trails. Avoriaz is also very popular among snowboarders, offering them 5 snow parks of different difficulty levels, 2 children's parks - Lil "Stash and Kids Parkway and 1 superpipe for freestyle fans.
The resort has sports schools: the Avoriaz Alpine Ski School, the Evolution 2 ski and snowboard school and the French Ecole de Ski school, which teaches skiing and snowboarding for adults and children from 3 years old.

Entertainment and outdoor activities

Avoriaz is famous for the variety of outdoor activities and activities of après-ski. From sports entertainment - snowshoeing, snowmobiling, segway, dog sledding or horse-drawn carts. Fans of more extreme sports are offered mountain biking, snowboarding or night sleigh rides, paragliding, ski-joring (horse-skiing), helicopter rides and even ice-diving.
The resort also has squash courts, fitness centers, an ice rink, a bowling alley and Aquariaz water park. After playing sports it is pleasant to relax in one of the Avoriaz SPA centers, and in the evening go to the cinema or to a disco. And Avoriaz is the only ski resort in Europe where festivals “skiing and music” are held, where music of various genres sounds.

Local cuisine and wines

On the picturesque streets and snowy mountain slopes of Avoriaz, there are more than 60 restaurants and bars for every taste. Le Shooter Bar and Yak Nightclub are especially popular.

Family holiday

Avoriaz in France is an ideal resort for families with children. In the center of the resort is located "Children's Village" - a game center for children from 3 to 16 years old, with a school teaching skiing and snowboarding through games and entertainment, a children's restaurant and a variety of recreational activities. For kids, a kindergarten "Les Petits Loups".

Avoriaz can safely be called the most unusual  the resort of the French Alps. Built specifically for skiing, it is impressive magnificent  excellent views   ecology  and thoughtful infrastructure. The sports complex positions itself as family vacation spot: indeed, both adults and children will find classes to their taste.

Avoriaz (Avoria) is one of 14 ski resorts  ski areas Port du Soleilwhich unites France, Switzerland and disposes 650 km of pistesthat are available at one ski pass. The station is spread at an altitude of 1800 m, in the province of Chablet, between Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva. The complex includes 6 villages.

What attract visitors: features

Avoriaz is considered the center  Port du Soleil. This is truly unique  the terrain. Features and "chips" she has a great many. For instance:

1. No cars allowed in the resort: Cars will have to be parked at the entrance. Tourists and their luggage are brought to their destination   sleigh. Interestingly, to any building  can be reached on skis.
2. Village Architecture. The appearance of the resort was designed in the 60s of the last century by a group of young architects. The guys decided to build " city \u200b\u200bof the future", And they succeeded: the buildings in the" modern "style, towering at the edge of the cliff, still amaze travelers.
3. The station is on the list. the snowiest ski resorts  Of Europe. The thickness of the cover reaches here 8 meters.

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Sporting opportunities: pistes, slopes and lifts

Avoriaz is equipped with:

• 38 lifts: 19 armchairs, 6 towels, and 3 cabins;
• 42 tracks  (150 km), of which 3 are green, 21 are blue, 14 are red, 4 are black;
• Trails designed for cross country skiing  (39 km): 1 green, 3 blue, 2 red, 2 black;
• Snow parks: Superpipe, Bordercross, La Chapelle, Arare, Stash, Burton Kids Parkway.

The difference in height of the resort reaches 1117 m  (1100-2277 m). The skiing period here is quite long: from mid-November to mid-April.

Ski schools

The resort is popular with intermediate and professional athletesin, however, they may also go here novice skiers and snowboarders. Especially for those who are only involved in skiing, valid several shkol:

• Avoriaz Alpine Ski School;
• Avoriaz Snowboard School
• "French Ski School";
• "Ecole de Ski";
• "Evolution 2".

Each of them specializes in training beginners, allows you to increase the level of skiing for lovers, opens secrets various techniques and techniques. Anyone can sign up for classes   from 3 to 100 years.

Entertainment cost

Ski pass prices (in euros):

Important!  Tourists can purchase a ski pass with access to all areas of Porte du Soleil, but this is only advisable if the trip will be long.

Estimated prices for other services  (In Euro):

Housing

The resort is able to accommodate at the same time up to 17000 guests. It offers travelers a lot of hotels of different categories, most of which offer direct access to the slope. Pay attention to the following means of accommodation:

1. Apartments: "Antares", "Electra", "Crozats".
2. Hotels: “Amara Residence”, “Hotel Neige et Roc”, “Dromonts”, “Club Med”.
3. Chalet: "Alaya", "Cridelf".

Attention!  Accommodation in Avoriaz can not be called budget: for a day you have to give not less than 80 euros.

Rest for children

Within the resort complex operates Children's Village - " Village des enfants» ( 3–16 years old), where, under the leadership of the Olympic champion, Anni Famoz, the children learn the basics of skiing. There are comfortable low slopesact hobby groups  and are training master classes.  Price: 335 euro  during the week.

Who of the fans of skiing is not known for the famous Porte du Soleil and one of its 14 resorts is the Avoriaz ski resort in France. It has existed for more than 35 years and is, in fact, its center. Here you will not be disturbed by automobile horn, as the movement of vehicles in the resort is prohibited. Therefore, having arrived at the borders of the resort, you have to part with your four-wheeled friend.

You can only reach your destination on foot, on skis, snowmobiles or horse-drawn carts specially provided for this. By the way, for transportation of your luggage you can be given a plastic trough for rent.

The Avoriaz buildings are a distinctive Art Nouveau architecture that blends harmoniously with the local natural landscape. The resort has five villages.

basic information

Location

The recreation area is located in the Chabelle massif, in the heart of the Port du Soleil ski area

How to get to the Avoriaz ski resort?

The nearest airport is in Geneva (80 kilometers). They go directly to the resort by buses, by private or rented vehicles.

Weather season

In Avoriaz, the sun almost always shines. The weather here is unusually stable, so it does not violate your plans. The ski season starts from December 10 and lasts until the end of April, and in the Morzine-Avoriaz sector - from December 17 to April 18.

Trails, slopes, lifts

The resort offers tourists trails on the slopes with a total length of 150 kilometers with elevations from 1100 to 2277 meters. The resort has 38 ski lifts. Plain trails have a length of 45 kilometers. Two snowparks await fans of snowboarding: Bleu du Lac is suitable for experienced ones, but beginners can practice at La Chapelle.
Avoriaz is a pilgrimage destination for freestylers. Both beginners and professional athletes come here. The Stash freestyle track is considered one of the best in Europe and consists of many natural obstacles - snowdrifts, protruding trees, drops from the rocks.

Ski pass prices (prices are in Euros)

Accommodation, other activities, après-ski, attractions

In Avoriaz there are many options for accommodating tourists: hotels, apartments, chalets. In total, the resort can accommodate about 17 thousand people. Hotels are overwhelmingly 2-star and 3-star. Extremely popular 12-story hotels with interior decoration in blackened wood.

At the resort there are 35 restaurants, 25 shops, discos, a video bar, karaoke clubs. Tired of winter entertainment, you can visit the sports center, which offers vacationers gyms, a sauna, squash, bowling and billiards. Those who wish can go dog sledding, go hiking with snowshoes and snowmobiles.

Traditionally, the resort Avoriaz hosts many events, the most famous of them: Ski and Music World, Cabaret Week, Avonaz Jazz up Festival, etc. The resort is famous for its programs during the celebration of Christmas and New Year. Numerous fireworks, snow carnivals, tastings, holiday menus in restaurant establishments await you these days. A color music show is held here every week.

In the center of the resort there is a skating rink where it will be interesting for both adults and children. In the new Aquariaz Sports Center, a tropical corner awaits you amidst the snowy slopes. There is a large swimming pool, an outdoor SPA center with a water temperature of up to 34 degrees, water slides, geysers and a swimming pool with a climbing wall.

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Advantages and disadvantages of Avoriaz

The main advantages of the resort include the presence of the best freestyle tracks in Europe. Avoriaz has a well-developed infrastructure, has a lot of additional entertainment for tourists. Various cultural events held throughout the holiday season deserve special attention. In reviews of Avoriaz, they often indicate a low location of ski areas.

Avoriaz Resort is a great place for all lovers of winter holidays who will appreciate the stunning landscapes of these places, modern architectural solutions and unrivaled service of the resort.