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Avoriaz Resort Reviews

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Avoriaz Ratings

Overall: 4.2. Based on 63 votes and 43 reviews.

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Snowsure: 4.5

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • Avoriaz is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 4.7

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • Avoriaz has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 4.1

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.4

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 4.3

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of Avoriaz

Public Transport: 4.3

  • There are no buses or taxis to Avoriaz
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 4.3

  • No places to stay in/near Avoriaz
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 3.4

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 3.7

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in Avoriaz

Ski in/Ski out: 4.8

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 4.4

  • There are no child care facilities at Avoriaz
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 4.4

  • Avoriaz relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 4.4

  • There are no snow groomers at Avoriaz
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at Avoriaz are groomed daily

Shelter: 4.0

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • Avoriaz is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 3.6

  • If snow conditions are poor at Avoriaz, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 4.7

  • Avoriaz usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 4.2

  • The staff at Avoriaz are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at Avoriaz are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 3.4

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 4.5

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 4.6

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 4.3

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 4.8

  • No intermediate terrain at Avoriaz
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 4.6

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 4.6

  • Not even a kicker at Avoriaz
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 3.8

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Avoriaz
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 3.1

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • Avoriaz has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 4.3

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 4.3

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 3.8

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 4.0

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 3.6

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 4.0

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 4.2

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 4.1

  • Overall, Avoriaz is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 4.1

  • Overall, Avoriaz is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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January 18, 2010
Cesar from Ski Portugal Portugal
That was my 7th time in Avoriaz. Great week, with a lots of powder and well taken care tracks! Stayed at Club Med. The very best hotel of the mountain. Don´t hesitate, go to Avoriaz and have a great experience.
April 23, 2009
Richard Jones from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Went to Avoriaz for the 3rd time in 4 seasons this March. I stayed outside of Avoriaz down near the Ardent lift which gives you a much better access to the whole Portes Du Soleil. Once again despite its low altitude the snow was very good, weather generally good also. For anyone who is considering going who has not been before I can only speak highly of the place. The runs are endless and I have only covered 80% of it after 3 weeks worth of skiing. A few tips on where not to go: Mont Chery on the other side of Les Gets is a hell of a hike, especially from Avoriaz and personally I would not recomend it. When I was out there a few local people said that there was planning permission underway to extend the resort south east from Mont Chery to link it with another resort, to give an impressive 900km+ linked piste. The only problem is, again, that it will be a hike from Avoriaz and is also low in altitude. As long as you head high, you won't be dissapointed. I will give it a break for a few years but I will certainly be going back in the future. All in all Avoriaz is a great resort. The place I stayed was with a company called Ouiski, and in chalet Jules. Great location, great food and a free bar next to the outdoor hot tub. What more could you ask for?
February 13, 2009
Andy from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
My 9th time in Avoriaz and Les Portes du Soleil and had a fantastic time again. The more we go the more hidden (and not so hidden) gems we find. Get a guide and ski the Valle De La Manche. Once you have done this and when the snow conditions are right you can go on your own but make sure you take the necessary equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel etc..) After a dump of snow ski the Avoiraz bowl; take the first chair up and ski back down on the far left for great bumps, drop offs and general hoots. Avoriaz is a great place to ski and snowboard and you will never get bored. Put it on your list of places to go.
January 28, 2009
Ron Bourke from Ski France France
Just back from Avoriaz. Went with a group of 11 including beginners and people who had skied before a few times in different resorts. Everyone had a brilliant week. Avoriaz is a great resort for all abilities and there was loads of snow. I recommend for anyone who has been skiing before to get the overall lift pass for the Portes Du Soleil area; well worth it as you will find plenty of new runs every day and can ski between Switzerland and France. There are plenty of restaurants in the town and in the mountains and most are reasonably priced. For nightlife, I can only recommend bar Chapka as it was the only bar we went to for the week; sound staff and great atmosphere and plenty of free drink. We all hope to be back next year. Avoriaz gets 10 out of 10.
April 30, 2008
Debi Murray from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Best resort for skiing yet. Have been skiing for a number of years now and found this resort to be great for skiing to door. Restaurants great, snow brilliant and will be back next year.
March 16, 2008
Ben from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great resort. I came here in February and I enjoyed it so much I am going back in April. Everything was challenging: the snow park (very fun!!), the wall (do it on a sunny day) and venturing into Chatel, Les Crossets, and Champery. The good thing about it is that there are so many runs that are never busy and I went in half-term. Also the snow was good. Down low it got quite slushy but up high it was amazing. A word of warning: don't go to Morzine, it was so busy and the snow was slushy from the start(what a waste of a day).
February 16, 2008
Ian McKellar from Ski France France
Great snow and sun in Avoriaz for February half term. Morzine becoming icy & warm so head high. Ian McKellar Director Avoriaz Alpine Ski School
January 19, 2008
Ian McKellar from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
AMAZING powder last week, 1st tracks down most backcountry routes. Empty slopes. Where have all the Brits gone? They are missing out BIG time! Ian McKellar - Director Avoriaz Alpine Ski School
February 12, 2007
James Vizard from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just came back from a week in Avoriaz. I wish I could have stayed! When we got there we were told by our rep that there had been no snow for about 10 days and that a light shower was forecast but not to get excited because it wouldn't be much, so we set out on our 1st full day and the weather was beautiful clear skies, not too cold not too warm, got a good days boarding in. 2nd day was much the same. Heard a rumour that there would be snow overnight, woke up a 8am looked out the window and.....nothing! Very dissapointed so went back to bed, half an hour got woke up by the sound of my mates screaming...IT'S SNOWING!!! And my god it did! Less than 50m visability! This carried on for 2 and half days eased off for an afternoon then came back with avengence for another day! On the final day the weather was brilliant clear skies again but this time loads of snow, on-piste and off-piste was amazing, never seen so much powder! Second time I have been to Avoriaz and am going to make sure that I do annual visits! Also new parks have been added since the last visit so made sure that I tried them out! What fun! Great skiing for all experienced skiers and boarders! Definite recommendation to anyone!
May 29, 2006
Richard Jones from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
I went skiing for the first time this April. I had an amazing time and enjoyed every minute of it. Avoriaz is an odd place and not really what I had imagined a ski resort to look like. The snow was excellent, about 2m of it and there is so much skiing you would have to go for about 3 weeks to get it all covered, as you can ski down to the Swiss ski resorts and also the pass will cover Les Gets on the other side of the valley as well. We had 24 hours of constant snowfall when we were there and the next day the skiing was excellent. Really good snow. The only thing I would criticise Avoriaz for, it that it says it is a beginners resort, but there are only 3 green runs in Avoriaz, one down the main street. I would, personally, have said it was a blue, as it was narrow, with a drop on the right hand side. All in all, great holiday though, great people, great scenery, great snow and had a great time.