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Destinations in Avoriaz

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Explore the villages and resorts close to Avoriaz, part of the Portes du Soleil group of resorts.

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The towns and villages of Avoriaz

Avoriaz is purpose-built ski resort at an altitude of 1800 metres, sitting on a plateau overlooking Morzine in the valley below. It's a great place to stay if you want easy access to the rest of the Portes du Soleil ski area, as it sits right in the middle. Morzine below, is a bigger, traditional French mountain town, with its historical buildings and the weekly market. 

Les Gets is often spoken about in the same breath as Morzine, this is because they both access the same ski area, however Les Gets has it's own comprehensive lift system and two separate ski areas. Les Gets is around 100m higher than Morzine and often snowier! Les Gets is smaller than Morzine and consists of pretty chalets amongst wooded mountainsides.

Montriond lies on the other side of the river from Morzine and is a small village with fewer facilities. A ski bus connects you to ski lifts in Morzine and Ardent. The village of Les Lindarets is accessible by lift during the winter and summer seasons and lies at the top of the Ardents lift. Other villages close by include Chatel, a traditional French ski resort that also has great access into both French and Swiss sides of the Portes du Soleil ski area, and St Jean d'Aups, a small village with its own separate ski area. See how it's all connected with this map.

Events in Avoriaz

Snowboxx Festival, Avoriaz

There are many events in Avoriaz organised year round. Check out our events calendar.

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Find out what's happening in Avoriaz and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and things to do, see and experience in the region. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts, all in the same place.

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Upcoming Events

There 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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Spartan Winter Trail Races, Morzine
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Snowboxx Festival, Avoriaz
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