Mountain guides
Learn to ski or ski-tour to remote off-piste locations with dedicated British mountain guides
These British mountain guides have been based in the Portes du Soleil for over 10 years and can easily show you the very best that the ski domain has to offer in terms of pistes, powder and remote empty slopes.
They aim to offer ski lessons that take you beyond your expectations! These fully qualified and passionate instructors will go above and beyond to make your ski holiday one to remember. They offer several options for experienced skiers that want a little bit more of a challenge.
You can opt to get away from it all, to guaranteed empty slopes and enjoy the peace and tranquillity that going to the back of beyond can offer. Their guides can introduce to the equipment required: ski touring skis, transceivers, shovel and probes.
This six or three hour workshop is for skiers who feel comfortable on black pistes and who are looking to go off piste. A high level of fitness is recommended particularly if you are going to give ski touring a go.
The guides can also spend the day with you to help you navigate your way around the resort. Locate the best runs, coffee shops and restaurants in the Portes du Soleil with their Beyond Borders day. Their mountain guides will share with you their extensive knowledge of the area and for those looking for a little bit more of an adrenaline rush can hunt out the best powder spots off-piste.
What to see
Sights in Avoriaz
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Les Gorges du Pont du Diable
Located <1 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.
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La Ferme de Seraussaix
Located 3.5 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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Lac Montriond
Located 3.5 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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Cascade des Brochaux
Located 5.2 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 5.4 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.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Morzine
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Wild Beets Kitchen Restaurant
Located in Morzine
The perfect spot for breakfast or lunch or a coffee break with cakes, this restaurant is a delight for foodies.
What to do
Things To Do in Morzine
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Evening snowshoe and dinner adventure
Located in Morzine
Discover the wintry mountains on foot and enjoy an evening meal in a mountain refuge or igloo.
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Paragliding
Located in Morzine
See Morzine and Avoriaz from the air with a thrilling tandem flight where you can take in the stunning scenery and even do some aerobatics.
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Canyoning
Located in Morzine
Fancy diving, swimming, sliding, abseiling and discovering how the water dug its paths along the river and the rocks? Canyoning is for you!
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Parc des Dereches
Located in Morzine
The Morzine Parc des Dérêches sports centre offers a wide range of sports and fitness activities in summer and winter.
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Cascade Aventure
Located in Morzine
This is an adventure company based next to the Nyon waterfall in Morzine.
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Equestrian Centre
Located in Morzine
Discover this equestrian centre in Morzine for a variety of different horse riding experiences, whether you are a novice or proficient rider.
