Avoriaz at a glance
- Ideal for
- All on skis or on foot: car-free resort
- Families: Village des Enfants, Lil'Stash, Aquariaz
- Freestyle: 5 snowparks, including The Stash in the forest
- Less suitable if
- If you want your car at the door: car parks at the entrance
- Old chalets and old stone: a resort built in 1966
Weather, snow and webcams in Avoriaz
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Avoriaz
Recommended hotels for your budget
Comfort
What to do in Avoriaz besides skiing
Avoriaz piste map and ski area
Beginners: 3 beginner areas and 18 lifts with the beginner pass (€39) · Lil'Stash
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Avoriaz lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Avoriaz · 1 day | €59 | €46 |
| Avoriaz · 2 days | €110 | €83.50 |
| Portes du Soleil · 1 day | €73 | €55 |
| Portes du Soleil · 6 days | €373 | €280 |
2026-2027 prices · Ticket office, until 19 March · online from €43 in Avoriaz · Avoriaz 2 days max · free under 5 · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Avoriaz
Book your skis before you go
- 9 Skiset shops in Avoriaz, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (9 shops) and Snowrental (11) · there is a rental shop in each district: rent near yours
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lesson, 5 or 6 mornings (2h) | €223 |
| Children's group lesson, 5 or 6 mornings (2h) | €202 |
| Children's group lesson, 5 or 6 days | €327 |
| Private lesson 2 h, 1 or 2 people | €140 |
ESF Village des Enfants: ski school and activity centre for ages 3 to 16, in the centre. · The tourist office advises booking lessons as early as possible: slots go fast.
When to ski in Avoriaz
Best time: January to March
Getting to Avoriaz
On site
44 Promenade du Festival, 74110 Avoriaz
Where to eat and unwind in Avoriaz
La Folie Douce in the afternoon (free show), then Le Shooters until 2am and the Globe Trotter
Restaurants in the resort
Bistro of the Hôtel des Dromonts, Festival-years decor
📍 Les DromontsSavoyard chalet, south-facing terrace, open since 1997
📍 AvoriazRaclette, fondue, tartiflette, potence, and pizzas
📍 Resort centreBarbecue and dishes with Asian touches, large terrace
📍 Amara districtTrattoria, Italian cooking with Alpine flavours, spritz
📍 AvoriazPizzas and burgers to eat in or take away
📍 Centre, near the ice rinkMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Sauna, steam room, outdoor Nordic bath: 2h access
Entry from €35Treatments in the Pierre & Vacances Premium L'Amara residence
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Frequently asked questions
When does Avoriaz open?
The Avoriaz ski area officially opens on 11 December 2026, after a partial pre-opening on 28 and 29 November, snow permitting. The whole Portes du Soleil ski area is open from 19 December to 18 April 2027.
Can you drive to Avoriaz?
Only as far as the entrance: the resort is car-free. Three covered car parks (€18.50 a day, €102 a week) and an open-air car park 800 m away (€14 a day) take cars; you can also park at Les Prodains and go up by cable car (4 min).
How much is a lift pass in Avoriaz?
An Avoriaz day costs €59 at the ticket office (€46 for a child), €43 to €55 online depending on the date. A Portes du Soleil day costs €73 and 6 days €373 at the ticket office in high season (€69 and €352 online). Free under 5.
Is Avoriaz good for beginners?
Yes: 3 beginner areas (Plateau, Super-Morzine, Lindarets) and 18 lifts open with the beginner pass at €39 a day, 8 green runs, the Lil'Stash and the ESF Village des Enfants for ages 3 to 16.
How do you get to Avoriaz without a car?
Take the train to Cluses (41 km) or Thonon-les-Bains (45 km), then an Altibus or SAT Léman shuttle to the resort. From Geneva airport (85 km), regular transfers also go up to Avoriaz.
What is the Mur Suisse?
The Chavanette run, between Avoriaz and Les Crosets in Switzerland: about 1 km, 37° average gradient and a field of moguls up to 2 m high according to the tourist office. A chairlift lets you go down without skiing it.
Sources and method
Resort profile: skipass-avoriaz.com, avoriaz.com, wikidata.org
Lift passes: skipass-avoriaz.com, ski-morzine.com
Ski area: avoriaz.com, skipass-avoriaz.com, backoffice.avoriaz.com, portesdusoleil.com
Accommodation: avoriaz.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, avoriaz.com
Getting there: avoriaz.com
Restaurants and activities: avoriaz.com
Webcams and reports: skipass-avoriaz.com, portesdusoleil.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Pbrundel, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · bigup21, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Carsten Wiehe, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Terragio67, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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