Des Amis Chalet, near Avoriaz
3 bedroom Chalet near Avoriaz. Sleeps 9
This is a comfortable three bedroom chalet with ski to the door access and just across from the new Prodains cable car making it a great location for those that want to get the most out of their ski holiday.
It has a warm and welcoming, contemporary alpine interior complete with open fire place to create that perfect cosy winter evening atmosphere.
The open plan living and dining area includes comfortable leather sofas which are ideal for relaxing on after a full day on the mountain whilst you switch off in front of a DVD and there is access to a balcony where you can enjoy the views of the surrounding mountains.
However, if you prefer to indulge in some spa facilities after a day on the slopes or at the golf course, then you can soothe any aching muscles in the hot tub and heat yourself to the bone in their sauna. Massage treatments are also available on request.
The chalet is open all year around so whether you want to visit this versatile Portes du Soleil to ski/snowboard, mountain bike or play golf, then this accommodation is a fantastic option.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Avoriaz
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Horse drawn sleigh taxis
Located in Avoriaz
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.
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Outdoor Ice Rink
Located in Avoriaz
Located in the centre of Avoriaz is the outdoor 'patinoire' or ice rink.
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Le Strike Roc Bowling Bar
Located in Avoriaz
Located right in the heart of resort, Le Strike Roc is a bowling and gaming bar serving cocktails and snacks. The perfect place to take shelter when the weather draws you indoors.
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Village Igloo aperitif and dinner
Located in Avoriaz
A dining experience like no other! A spectacular and unique 200m2 ice grotto, bar, restaurant and mini hotel in Avoriaz, where you'll enjoy a typical Savoyard cheese fondue or aperitif in a unique setting.
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Aquariaz
Located in Avoriaz
Aquariaz is an aquatic paradise set in the heart of Avoriaz offering a huge water park made up of a gentle flowing indoor river, a slidewinder (an aquatic halfpipe), a toddlers paddling pool and water playhouse, a large pool with natural climbing walls.
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Avoscoot Snowmobiling
Located in Avoriaz
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.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Avoriaz
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La Cachette Restaurant
Located in Avoriaz
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.
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Le Fangle mountain restaurant, near Avoriaz
Located in Avoriaz
During the winter you can take your lunches in the heart of the fabulous skiing area Les Portes Du Soleil because Le Fangle is a mountain restaurant located on the slopes heading down from Avoriaz to Morzine.
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La Fruitière Restaurant
Located in Avoriaz
La Fruitière at Folie Douce in Avoriaz serves gourmet regional dishes with a buzzing mountain atmosphere. Burgers include a pulled beef option and the plant-based Le Boyond, plus casual burgers at La Petite Cuisine. Open daily with après-ski entertainment, it’s a must-visit on the plateau.
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Chez Flo Restaurant
Located in Avoriaz
With inside and outside dining as well as a bar, this is a popular, large restaurant in Avoriaz. Dine on local Savoyard dishes, croque monsieur or frites, it all comes at a reasonable price.
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Le Festival Restaurant
Located in Avoriaz
Located in the Les Dromonts Hotel, this restaurant serves a wide range of traditional French cuisine, as well as lots of local specialities.
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Le Fantastic
Located in Avoriaz
Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks all day long at the foot of the pistes, this restaurant has a large sunny terrace right on the snow front. It is an ideal place to call in for food or drinks at any time of the day and they also show all the big sporting events on the big screen.
Sights nearby
Sights in Avoriaz
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La Ferme de Seraussaix
Located 1.0 km away
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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Cascade des Brochaux
Located 1.8 km away
The Cascade des Brochaux is a stunning waterfall located above Les Lindarets, the charming "goat village". Just a 1h30 walk from Avoriaz, or 30 minutes from Les Lindarets.
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Horse drawn sleigh taxis
Located 2.0 km away
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.
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Lac Montriond
Located 3.2 km away
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.
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Les Gorges du Pont du Diable
Located 3.4 km away
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.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Avoriaz
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Golf club Avoriaz
Located in Avoriaz
The Morzine Avoriaz golf course is based around the Procolou piste just under Avoriaz town.
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Les Gets golf course
Located in Les Gets
The Les Gets golf course is a full 18 hole course with views of the surrounding mountains including Mont Blanc. The course is open during the summer months and has a club house and pro shop.
Lifts/Pistes nearby
Ski Lifts/Areas & Skipass Offices in Avoriaz
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Prodains Ski Pass Office
Located <1 km away
The Prodains lift ticket office is at the foot of the Avoriaz cliffs at the bus stop. Ski and pedestrian lift passes are available here.
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Elinka Ski Pass Office
Located 1.5 km away
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.
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Promenade des Festivals (Centre) Ski Pass Office
Located 1.9 km away
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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Ardent Telepherique Ski Pass Office
Located 2.8 km away
At the foot of the Ardent Cable Car are three windows where you can buy your lift and ski passes.
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Super Morzine Telecabine Ski Pass Office
Located 3.7 km away
The Super Morzine gondola (or bubble) is the lift connecting Morzine to Avoriaz from the centre of Morzine.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Avoriaz
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Avoriaz
Located 1.9 km away
Avoriaz is a purpose-built ski resort but, unlike so many of the resorts that sprang up in the 60s and 70s, it isn't home to unsightly concrete monoliths but instead wood clad apartments and chalets that sympathetically blend into the surrounding mountains.
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Les Lindarets
Located 2.9 km away
The picturesque village of Les Lindarets or the "Goat Village” as it’s more fondly known, is a worth a visit in summer and winter.
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Morzine
Located 3.7 km away
Morzine is one of the towns in the massive Portes du Soleil ski area that stretches across twelve resorts through France and Switzerland.
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Montriond
Located 4.4 km away
Montriond is a small village that sits on the eastern side of the valley from Morzine. Although it is separated from the main body of Morzine by the Dereches river, it is as close to the lifts, shops and bars as some parts of Morzine and has better access to the Ardent bubble than most of Morzine.
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Les Gets
Located 7.2 km away
Les Gets is far more than just a satellite town of Morzine, it is a great resort and thriving village in its own right with its own charm and comprehensive lift system.
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Saint Jean d'Aulps
Located 8.9 km away
St Jean d'Aulps is a quiet town that lies further down the valley below Morzine on the way to Thonon and Lac Léman (Lake Geneva).
Directions
By Plane:
Geneva Airport is the closest airport to Morzine and airport transfers can be arranged for you by this chalet company.
By Train:
The nearest train station to Morzine is Cluses and transfers can be arranged through the chalet company. The Eurostar also now runs to Geneva which take 6 hours.
By Car: (NB: Dual Carriage way/Motorway signs in France are green. A roads are blue.)
From Calais take the A26 direction Paris/Lille. Stay on A26 following signs for Reims. Continue following signs for Dijon and Lyon, on A26, A5 and then A31. Near Dijon take the A39 direction Geneva. Join the A40 still following signs to Geneva. Stay on A40 by-passing Geneva following signs to Chamonix/Milan. Approx 30 miles after Geneva take turn off for Cluses and signs for Morzine/Les Gets. Once through Cluses keep following signs for Morzine through Taninges and Les Gets. Morzine is about ½ hour from Cluses and the total journey time from Calais is about 8 or 9 hours at the motorway speed limit of 130 kmh and having only short stops. The tolls are approx. 60 euros. If you intend taking the more scenic toll free but slower and there are no 24hr service stations.
When arriving at Geneva Airport, turn out of airport following green motorway sign for France. Go through 3 or 4 traffic lights until you reach a T-junction with traffic lights. Turn left and then right after about 100m following the sign for France. You should now be on the Swiss motorway E25. Stay on for approx. 5 miles and go through border control. When you have passed through the border, stay in the middle lane following signs for Chamonix. Stay on the motorway for about 30 miles passing Annemasse and Bonneville. Turn off at Cluses following signs for Morzine/Les Gets all through the town of Cluses. You will start to climb out of the town towards Taninges on the D902. Go through Taninges and Les gets staying on the D902 until you reach Morzine. It should take 1/2 hour from Cluses to Morzine. Tolls should cost approximately €6.
When approaching Morzine...
Take a right turn on a hairpin bend by the Savoie hotel. Stay on main road into the town centre. When approaching the centre the main road bears to the left. Take the turning to the right, which actually goes straight on following signs for Avoriaz. After 500m go straight on at a roundabout. At the next roundabout turn right still following signs for Avoriaz. Stay on main road around a couple of sharp bends. At the next roundabout go straight on which is the first exit following signs for telepherique and Les Prodains. Follow the road right to the end of the valley and the chalet is on the right just before the cable car.