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Ski facts
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Linked ski area
The Portes du Soleil boasts breathtaking panoramic views and some of the worlds most extensive and varied skiing. Avoriazs high altitude and north-facing slopes ensure excellent snow, perfect when combined with the scenery and charm of the villages of Morzine and Les Gets.
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Resort Height
Avoriaz: 1,800m (5,940ft)
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Total Kms of Piste
650kms (Portes du Soleil)
Piste Type No of Runs Easy 140 Intermediate 100 Difficult 26 -
Number of Lifts
206 (Portes du Soleil) (4 cable cars, 10 gondolas, 82 chairlifts, 110 drag lifts)
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Snow Making
Over 68 snow cannons ensure artificial Avoriaz snow making covers 11km of ski trails, which equates to around 9 of the ski slopes.
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Off-Piste (Ski Facts)
excellent
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Longest Run
6kms
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Mountain Restaurants
89
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Cross-country
Morzine 48kms, Avoriaz 48kms, Portes du Soleil 243kms.
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Season Dates for the winter 2011/12 season
Bundles: Very Low Season 8/4 - 29/4
Lift Pass & Bundles: Low Season 1/4 - 7/4
Lift Pass & Bundles: High Season all other dates
Tuition: Low Season 3/12 - 10/2 & 11/3 - 29/4
Tuition: High Season all other dates
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?
Saver bundles
First Time Ski/Snowboard Package for the winter 2011/12 season
Adult Child (5-15) First Time Ski (very low) £284 £239 First Time Ski (low) £294 £239 First Time Ski (high) £294 £249 First Time Board (very low) £304 £249 First Time Board (low) £314 £254 First Time Board (high) £314 £254
For complete beginners only and includes 6 day local lift pass, 6 days equipment hire (including helmet for children) and 6 mornings of tuition for skiers and 6 days of tuition for boarders.Improver Ski/Snowboard Package for the winter 2011/12 season
Includes 6 day area lift pass, 6 day equipment hire (including helmet for children) and 6 mornings of tuition for skiers and 6 days of tuition for boarders.Adult Youth (16-19) Child (5-15) Improver Ski (very low) £369 £349 £264 Improver Ski (low) £374 £359 £274 Improver Ski (high) £394 £374 £284 Improver Board (very low) £384 £369 £279 Improver Board (low) £394 £379 £284 Improver Board (high) £414 £394 £299 Lift Pass Bundles for the winter 2011/12 season
Please note: lift pass bundles do not include boots.6 days Adult Child (6-11) Lift pass + Standard skis £184 - Lift pass + Snowboard £203 - Area pass + Intermediate skis £241 - Area pass + Superior snowboard £256 - Lift pass + Ski carriage £161 - Area pass + Ski carriage £199 - Lift passes and tuition
Lift Passes for the winter 2011/12 season
6 days Adult Child (5-15) Youth (16-19) Senior (62-74) Avoriaz Local £145 £115 - - Porte du Soleil Area £199 £142 £179 £170 6 days Family Area Pass Area 2 adults & 2 children £599 Area 2 adults & 3 children £723
Senior 64-74yrs incl. Free for 75yrs and over in Morzine, €10/day for Porte du Soleil Area.
Family Pass: To qualify for a family pass all members of the family should have the same surname or provide proof they live together at the same address.
Lift pass coverage: Local lift pass covers all lifts in Avoriaz or Morzine/Les Gets. Area lift pass covers the Portes du Soleil.
Deposit required for lift pass: €2.50
Photo required for lift pass? No (Except for 75yrs and over free Morzine pass)Ski/Board Tuition for the winter 2011/12 season
* Child helmets compulsory for all child tuition. Child 6-11yrs Board.Days Adult Child (4-12yrs)* Ski tuition (6 x 2.5hrs/2hrs) 6 £121 £107 Board tuition (6 x 2.5hrs) 6 £121 £107
Usual hours of instruction: Ski 09.15-11.45 low season; 09-15-11.15 high season. Board 09.00-11.30 or 14.30-17.00Ski/board equipment hire
Ski/Board Equipment for the winter 2011/12 season
6 days Adult Child (6-11) Mini (3-5) Standard skis £55 £30 £20 Intermediate skis £75 £40 - Advanced skis £90 - - Ski/board boots £40 £23 - Snowboard £75 £40 - Superior snowboard £90 - - Skis, boots & Helmet - - £38 Helmet - £15 - Lift pass, rentals and ski school prices are subject to change and alteration, please see the most up to date prices upon booking your Thomson ski holiday