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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 world’s most extensive and varied skiing. Avoriaz’s 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: Morzine 1,000m (3,300ft)
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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, 106 drag lifts)
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Snow Making
Over 322 snow cannons ensure artificial Morzine snow making covers 130km of ski trails, which equates to around 20% 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
Lift Pass: Low Season 1/4 - 29/4
Lift Pass: High Season all other dates
Bundles: Low Season 14/1 - 27/1
Bundles: High Season all other dates
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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
For complete beginners only and includes 6 day local lift pass, 6 days equipment hire (including helmet for children) and tuition for 6 mornings.Adult Child First Time Ski (low) £264 £219 First Time Ski (high) £299 £249 First Time Board (low) £269 £269 First Time Board (high) £309 £299 Improver Ski/Snowboard Package for the winter 2011/12 season
Includes 6 day area lift pass, 6 days equipment hire (including helmet for children) and tuition for 6 mornings.Adult Child Improver Ski (low) £359 £269 Improver Ski (high) £389 £294 Improver Board (low) £379 £314 Improver Board (high) £409 £339 Lift Pass Bundles for the winter 2011/12 season
Please note: lift pass bundles do not include boots.6 days Adult (low season) Adult (high season) Lift pass + Standard skis £162 £189 Lift pass + Snowboard £181 £208 Area pass + Intermediate skis £232 £260 Area pass + Superior snowboard £246 £275 Lift pass + Ski carriage £143 £170 Area pass + Ski carriage £194 £222 Lift passes and tuition
Lift Passes for the winter 2011/12 season
6 days Adult Child (5-15) Youth (16-19) Senior (64-74) Morzine & Les Gets Local £146 £117 - £126 Porte du Soleil Area £199 £142 £179 £170
Free for 75yrs and over in Morzine, €10/day for Porte du Soleil Area.6 days Family Area Pass Area 2 adults & 2 children £599 Area 2 adults & 3 children £723
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 8-14yrs BoardMorzine Days Adult Child (4-1yrs)* Mini (3-5yrs) Ski tuition (6 x 2hrs) 6 116 108 - Board tuition (6 x 2hrs) 6 116 148 - Ski kindergarten (6 x 2hrs) 6 - - 189
Usual hours of instruction: 09.30-12.00 low season; 09-00-11.00 high season.Ski/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