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Horse-riding Things To Do in Avoriaz — 2 of Our Favourites

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The main draw for people coming to Avoriaz in winter is, of course, skiing and snowboarding in the vast Portes du Soleil area, with 426km of pistes spread across 12 different ski resorts in France and Switzerland.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Avoriaz Activities Guide.

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1. Horse drawn sleigh taxis

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Avoriaz is a completely pedestrianised resort, no cars, vans or lorries. The best way to travel around, especially if you have little ones or lots of luggage is by horse drawn sleigh.

You can either use them as a way of getting around the resort, where journey prices range from €7 to €13 depending on how far you want to go (luggage €4) or you can hire one for a scenic trips around the resort for €15 to €35.

Sleighs can be picked up at the entrance of the resort (“Accueil”), the outdoor parking P2, the top station of the Prodains cable car and in the centre of town.

This service operates from 08:00 to 20:00. A night service is also available which operates on a cat-tracked vehicle, 7 days per week from 20:00 - 08:00. Call to reserve and verify prices once you arrive in the resort, you cannot book in advance. All info is on the website link above.

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Ski Joering with a horse and skier

2. Avoriaz ski joering

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Avoriaz

A unique equestrian winter activity! Discover a fun way to get around on the snow – being pulled by a horse! You'll be joined by a specially harnessed horse while you stand on your skis.

Introductory sessions are available or you can take a longer route through the trees. Minimum age is six years old.

The starting point is at The Col de la Joux Verte, on the way to Avoriaz.

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About Activities in Avoriaz

The main draw for people coming to Avoriaz in winter is, of course, skiing and snowboarding in the vast Portes du Soleil area, with 426km of pistes spread across 12 different ski resorts in France and Switzerland. However, there’s a whole host of other activities to do in Avoriaz in the summer as well as in the winter. So, whether you're just looking for something to do when the lifts close or you simply don't ski, we promise you you'll have no time to get bored here!

What to do in Avoriaz?

Avoriaz is an outdoor-lovers paradise. The alpine town and its surrounding mountains offer hundreds of things to do for every ability and every age. Some activities are perfect for solo travellers while others are more suited to romantic couples. Families and groups will also find a wide range of things to do in Avoriaz. From relaxing to full on adrenaline, from child friendly to adults only, from outdoor fun to indoor bad weather activities, there is something for everyone in Avoriaz.