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Resort facts
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Resort Height
Avoriaz: 1,800m (5,940ft)
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Transfer time
Geneva to Avoriaz 2 hrs
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Typical costs
· small beer £2.50 (Morzine £1.50) · bottle of house wine £7.00 · cup of coffee £1.95 · litre of milk £0.80
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
4
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
5
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So what's it like?
A great modern resort with an enormous 650km of piste and fantastic snow
Avoriaz is a gateway to the famous Portes du Soleil ski circuit - the largest linked ski area in the world with an enormous 650kms of high altitude slopes in France and Switzerland! It is a striking purpose built resort with many of the buildings designed to blend in to the mountain side when viewed from a distance. The resort is traffic-free and you can ski from or close to all accommodation.
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2 for 1 equipment
2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013 - get on the slopes for less with this fantastic equipment hire deal.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
Ski information
Beginners
First time skiers are well looked after in the Portes du Soleil area. Avoriaz has perfect nursery slopes next to the resort. Morzine has gentle nursery slopes at Le Pleney and our First Time package is ideal for complete beginners.
Intermediates
The Portes du Soleil is a fantastic area for intermediates. The skiing starts on your doorstep and for those who want to venture further, there is the entire Portes du Soleil circuit, with 650kms of runs. Join our Crystal Ski Escorts to make the most of your stay.
Advanced
The Portes du Soleil area has some of the most challenging skiing in France, with over 20 black runs, some of the biggest moguls in the world on the 'Wall' at Avoriaz, endless off-piste possibilities and the hair-raising World Cup Downhill from the top of Les Hauts Forts.
Nightlife
A lively resort with lots to do. Try: the Tavaillon, 'The Place', 'La Cabane' and Globetrotters
Activities
· Sports Centre with sauna & solarium · Parapenting · Sleigh rides (Avoriaz) · Bowling alley · Ice skating · Helicopter rides · Snow shoe walking
Eating out
A vast selection of restaurants from value for money bistros and pizzerias to top quality gourmet establishments. Le Bistro for à la carte and Savoyard specialities, Les Fontaines Blanches for French cuisine and La Boule de Neige for great value pizzas.
Private Transfer
Please enquire for prices to upgrade to a private transfer
One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers are also availableSnow Savers
One FREE child skis and boots for each adult pre-booking skis & boots.
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Our best deals to Avoriaz
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 17 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Avoriaz in France | Self catering |
£264 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Avoriaz in France | Self catering |
£270 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 7 April 2012 | London Gatwick | Avoriaz in France | Self catering |
£312 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 10 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Avoriaz in France | Self catering |
£427 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 17 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Avoriaz in France | Half board |
£460 based on 4 sharing |