Outdoor Ice Rink
Located in the centre of Avoriaz is the outdoor 'patinoire' or ice rink.

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High altitude mountain restaurant and refuge in the Portes du Soleil
Open in both summer and in winter this mountain restaurant and refuge is in the perfect spot right in the heart of the Portes du Soleil area.
A great place to enjoy the mountain, traditional Savoyard food and spend a night under the stars in this traditional style refuge. With two dormitories sleeping 7 and 18 people, plus a relaxation room and restaurant, you will have everything you need!
Open between mid-December and the end of April and again in June until the end of August, but group bookings may be possible (minimum of 10 people) outside of the normal opening times so it is worth calling them to enquire.
Accommodation is on a half-board, bed and breakfast or bed-only basis; showers are included in the price but bedding is charged at a few euros extra so you may wish to bring a sleeping bag. The restaurant is also open for lunch and snacks during the day.
In summer you can walk to the refuge in about 20 minutes from the Lécherette car park, by following the Chemin des Pecheurs alongside the river. If you're coming from Switzerland, the two Mossettes chairlifts will take you to within easy walking distance.
In winter you can take the Ardent cable car from Montriond followed by the Léchère chairlift, or from Switzerland you can access it from Les Crosets via the Mossettes chairlift.
Located in the centre of Avoriaz is the outdoor 'patinoire' or ice rink.
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La Cachette is located in the heart of the historical Dromonts area in Avoriaz. It has a cosy alpine interior that will make you feel instantly at home.
A large restaurant and bar split over two floors and with a sunny terrace, serving Asiatic and French style food, with tapas too in a beautifully decorated interior.
The first Folie Douce opened in 1980 and it quickly became the place to be for après-ski on the slopes. This is thanks to their unique combination of live music, DJs, dancers and performers.
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Located in the heart of the resort, this restaurant serves a traditionally French Savoyard menu with meat and fish dishes too.
Hearty portions, a large sunny terrace and a great après-ski vibe make this a popular restaurant with locals and tourists alike.
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This family run farm is open for visits in summer and winter where you can take a tour or simply buy some of their delicious cheeses.
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Lac de Montriond is a peaceful natural retreat surrounded by cliffs and forest. Enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, walking trails, and more in this scenic lakeside spot.
A great walk through a beech forest and dramatic limestone gorges carved by the Dranse de Morzine. Expect vibrant rock colours, safe cliffside paths and even a daring glass walkway you can try.
At the foot of the Ardent Cable Car are three windows where you can buy your lift and ski passes.
Situated close to the information point and the underground parking this particular lift pass office has been put in place in order to assist all those renting apartments in this popular area of Avoriaz.
Located in the heart of Avoriaz is the Lift Pass office, near to the tourist office. SERMA Avoriaz operates the lifts and lift pass offices for ticket sales in Avoriaz as well as the lift pass office & the lift at the Super-Morzine gondola, Ardent lift and the Prodains Express cable car.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsThere is plenty going on in Avoriaz throughout the year. The resort plays host to a number of winter music festivals which take place across the resort and pistes, namely Rock the Pistes and Snowboxx in March. In summer, the Pass'portes du Soleil mountain bike festival is the biggest event for bikers, with the occasional Tour de France stage passing nearby.
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