Skiing in Avoriaz
Avoriaz perches at 1800 metres on a plateau above Morzine in the French Haute-Savoie and is one of the most recognisable ski resorts in the Alps: completely car-free, with timber tower architecture that seems to grow out of the cliffs. The village is the high-altitude linchpin of Les Portes du Soleil, the cross-border area between France and Switzerland with 640 kilometres of pistes and 252 lifts, running between 1040 and 2403 metres. Within the area, Avoriaz is the most snow-sure base. You get around on foot, on skis or by horse-drawn sleigh. We list 33 accommodations in Avoriaz, with winter sports holidays from 546 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Avoriaz
Avoriaz6.8Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Maeva Home Les Ruches
Avoriaz2.9Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Maeva Home Fontaines Blanches
Avoriaz8.1Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Antarès
Avoriaz7.5Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidences Le Saskia Falaise
Avoriaz8.1Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence P&V Antarès - Voordeeltarief
Avoriaz8.0Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence P&V Electra
Avoriaz8.0Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Atria Crozats
Avoriaz4.2Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Maeva Home Sépia
Avoriaz8.0Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence P&V Capella
Avoriaz5.4Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Maeva Home Les Alpages
Avoriaz5.0Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Maeva Home Antarès
Avoriaz6.3Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Maeva Home Quartier Falaise
Avoriaz7.5Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidences Le Saskia Falaise - Voordeeltarief
Avoriaz7.0Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Antarès - Extra ingekocht
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Saskia 1
Avoriaz8.0Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence P&V Electra - Voordeeltarief
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Douchka
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Alpages 2
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence les Alpages I
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Crozats
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Malinka
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Hotel de la Falaise
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Elinka
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Fontaines Blanches
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Neva
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Chapka
Avoriaz8.7Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence P&V Premium L'Amara
Avoriaz8.0Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence P&V Capella - Voordeeltarief
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Saskia 3
Avoriaz8.0Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Atria Crozats - extra ingekocht
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Snow
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Tilia
Avoriaz7.2Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Maeva Home Atria Crozats
Avoriaz8.6Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Club Belambra Les Cimes du Soleil
AvoriazLes Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence Arietis
Avoriaz9.1Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
SOWELL COLLECTION Hôtel des Dromonts & Spa
Avoriaz8.7Les Portes du Soleil, Frankrijk
Résidence P&V Premium L'Amara - Voordeeltarief
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The ski area from Avoriaz
Avoriaz sits at the centre of Les Portes du Soleil and is one of the best starting points in the area: 640 kilometres of pistes and 252 lifts spread over twelve villages in France and Switzerland. From the village you ski directly towards Châtel, Champéry or down to Morzine.
The terrain around Avoriaz itself is varied, with wide family pistes, terrain parks for freestylers and testing descents such as the notorious Chavanette wall towards Switzerland. The area's pistes lie between 1040 and 2403 metres; around Avoriaz you ski almost entirely in the upper half.
Snow reliability in Avoriaz
Les Portes du Soleil is not a high-mountain area: the top station sits at 2403 metres and recent winters recorded a maximum of around 84 centimetres of snow. Honesty is due here: in December and late March the lower parts of the area, down towards 1040 metres, can be changeable.
That is exactly why Avoriaz at 1800 metres is the smart choice within this area: the village catches a lot of snow and holds it well, and you start every day up high. By late October 2026 a first dusting of fresh snow had already fallen. January and February are the safest months.
The village of Avoriaz
Avoriaz is an architectural statement: the fully car-free village from the 1960s is built in timber-clad high-rises that lean with the cliffs. Cars stay parked at the edge; inside the village you walk, ski or take the sleigh.
That makes Avoriaz remarkably child-friendly and atmospheric in its own modern way. There are restaurants, shops and a large water park, and apres-ski exists but stays good-natured. Nearly every accommodation is ski-in ski-out, which removes most of the ski-boot schlepping from your day.
Who is Avoriaz for
Avoriaz is tailor-made for families: car-free, ski-in ski-out and packed with facilities for children. Freestylers come for the parks, and intermediates and experts use the village as a high base for the 640 kilometres of Les Portes du Soleil.
If you want a traditional village with a square and an old church, Morzine or Châtel lower in the area suit you better. The starting price of 546 euros per person is above the valley towns, but in return you get the best snow position in the whole area.
Practical: getting there and booking
You reach Avoriaz via Geneva and Cluses or via Thonon; the final kilometres climb to the plateau, where you leave the car in a garage at the village edge. Flying to Geneva with a transfer is quick, as the distance is short.
Luggage travels to your accommodation by sleigh, so pack smart. Book early for Christmas and February; January and March are better value. We list 33 accommodations in Avoriaz, with winter sports holidays from 546 euros per person.
Avoriaz on the map
FAQ about Avoriaz
How much piste can you ski from Avoriaz?
From Avoriaz you reach the Les Portes du Soleil ski area with around 640 km of marked pistes and 252 lifts.
What does a ski holiday in Avoriaz cost?
Accommodations in Avoriaz start from around €523 per person; Nivosola compares 36, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Avoriaz?
Yes. Recent winters in Les Portes du Soleil reached a maximum snow depth of around 84 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
How high is Avoriaz?
Avoriaz sits at 1800 metres on a plateau above Morzine, high within Les Portes du Soleil, whose pistes run between 1040 and 2403 metres. That makes it the most snow-sure base in the area.
Is Avoriaz really car-free?
Yes, cars stay in garages at the edge of the village. Inside you move on foot, on skis or by horse-drawn sleigh, and luggage is delivered by sled.
Is Avoriaz good for families with children?
Excellent: the car-free village, ski-in ski-out accommodation and facilities such as the water park make it one of the most child-friendly resorts in France.
Which other village in Les Portes du Soleil could I consider?
Morzine is the lively town down in the valley, Châtel a traditional village on the Swiss border. Both are cheaper, but they sit lower and are therefore less snow-sure.