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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.
Ice skating fun outdoors for all the family during the winter
Located in the centre of Avoriaz is the outdoor 'patinoire' or ice rink.
Two hour night sledging down to Prodains, suitable for 14 years and over
Stick on your head torch and enjoy the sledging down the pistes at night.
Snowmobile or skidoo tours from Avoriaz and through the super Morzine forest
Snowmobiling can be a fun, fast, snowy activity. Starting from Avoriaz resort, outings start from 17.30 to midnight, giving you free range of the snow and the Alps.
10, 30 or 60 minute private helicopter tours for up to five people
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
Three hour evening snowshoe hike and dinner in an alpine hut or refuge
Discover the wintry mountains on foot and enjoy an evening meal in a mountain refuge or igloo.
Heliskiing/boarding trip in Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass.
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
Two hour snowmobile and skidoo riding tours around Avoriaz
When the pistes and lifts are closed in Avoriaz, you can still hit the slopes after dark on a snowmobile.
Half day guided snowshoeing excursion on various trails suitable for all the family
Get to know the mountains at a steady pace while being guided by high mountain instructors.
Organised ice diving in Lac Montriond with a professional diving guide
Montriond Lake (1064 m) is the third largest lake in Haute Savoie, after Lake Geneva and Lake Annecy. Its maximum depth is 19m to a maximum length of 1320m and a maximum width of 235m.
Discover a fun way to get around on the snow – being pulled by a horse!
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.