Make the most of your Easter holidays with a ski trip
Every year whether it's early or late, Easter can be a great time for a ski holiday.
Towards the end of the ski season you'll find not only find great deals on flights, rental properties, hotels, and transfers but you may also find cheaper lift passes too. Take a look at why we think you should come skiing 'en famille' this year.
Easter has got to be one of our favourite times to apres-ski, and that's down to the weather. Who doesn't like blue skies and sunshine whilst they're enjoying a well earned drink and soaking up the sun?
OK, it's not guaranteed to be sunny and warm every day in Avoriaz, but the chances are much higher at this time of year. Don't forget to pack your SPF50+ sunscreen and lipbalm - and make sure you use it - even for a sunny afternoon après session - we've seen far too many raspberry-red tourists seeking sunburn care in the pharmacy.
Le R Concept Store & Tasting Bar in Avoriaz is a haven for food and wine lovers, offering an exquisite selection of fine delicacies to enjoy on the spot or to take away.
Established in the 1990s, The Place in Avoriaz quickly became a favourite among skiers and visitors, offering live music, lively après-ski, and a buzzing nightlife in the French Alps. Today, it remains “the place to be” for anyone seeking a memorable party, combining great entertainment with a welcoming and energetic atmosphere.
Traiteur tasting baris the perfect spot for wine and food lovers in the heart of Avoriaz. Located on Place des Dromonts, above the bowling alley, the bar welcomes you into a relaxed and playful atmosphere. Choose a cosy yellow Chesterfield armchair or swing gently on one of the suspended swings while savouring your favourite flavours.
Le Strike Roc Bowling Bar in Avoriaz is a year-round destination for fun, food, and friendly competition.
Le Lounge Roc Bar in Avoriaz is a must-visit destination for those seeking a refined dining and drinking experience in the heart of the Alps. Nestled within the iconic resort, the bar combines creative bistronomy, exceptional ingredients, and a welcoming atmosphere to create unforgettable moments.
Globe Trotter in Avoriaz is a vibrant, all-day destination that welcomes visitors from early December to late April, offering everything from breakfast to après-ski and late-night drinks. Located in the heart of the resort at 47 Place du Snow, it’s a place that changes with the day, moving seamlessly from café to restaurant to lively bar. Since opening in 1997, Globe Trotter has been creating warm, authentic experiences with a perfect balance of friendliness and generosity.
The ski schools will still be busy over the school holidays, but by Easter the afternoons and evenings are much lighter, as a result you get more piste time and bang for your buck. We say hooray to that!
Each individual lift will have its own clock or information board with closing times on, so take full advantage and ski after you finish in ski school until the sun goes down. We also much prefer to après-ski in the warm sunshine.
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in Avoriaz and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in Avoriaz. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
Evolution 2 in Avoriaz offer private lessons for beginners up to those looking to hone technique.
Evolution 2 in Avoriaz offer group lessons with no more than eight people per lesson.
If you’re heading to Avoriaz during the busy Easter holidays, booking your airport transfer in advance makes travel easier. Peak-season crowds mean public transport and taxis are often busy, but a pre-booked transfer gives you a direct, comfortable journey from the airport to the resort. You avoid queues, baggage stress, and last-minute uncertainty. It ensures a smooth arrival when flights are busy. Your driver drops you either at or close to your accommodation, saving time at one of the busiest ski periods.
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Avoriaz, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
This company offers a great value shuttle service as well as private transfers from Geneva Airport to Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
The team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
Easter in ski resorts can offer better value accommodation compared with peak February half-term, especially if you book early or look slightly outside the main resort centre. As demand eases, hotels and apartments often reduce prices or add offers like free nights or lift pass deals. You can also find more availability in higher-quality lodging for the same budget. Whilst slopes remain busy, choosing flexible dates or nearby villages can significantly improve value without compromising access to skiing overall experience.
Enjoy spacious self-catered apartments with balconies and a cosy chalet-style interior at the entrance to Avoriaz, surrounded by stunning alpine scenery.
Stay in comfortable, self-catered apartments at the heart of Avoriaz, just steps from the slopes.
Stay close to the slopes at this well-equipped residence in the lively La Falaise district. Enjoy direct ski access and easy reach of the Morzine valley.
Enjoy candy-coloured apartments with balconies, fully equipped kitchens and international TV channels, all in a great-value location above Avoriaz centre.
Stay in fully furnished apartments with direct slope access, ski lockers and a children’s area, all within easy reach of Avoriaz resort and shops via lifts.
A welcoming three star hotel between Morzine and Avoriaz, Hôtel Les Lans combines traditional Alpine comfort with modern convenience. Run by a passionate local family, it offers hearty Savoyard cuisine and easy access to the slopes.
With warmer weather comes the opportunity to eat and drink outdoors, and you'll have plenty of options at this time of year, without your chips freezing instantly. Soak up the sun as you tuck into your tartiflette and beer on the terrace at one of the many mountain restaurants and bars, or enjoy a piste side picnic if you want to avoid the crowds, and savour the amazing mountain views in relative silence.
Situated at the top of Avoriaz resort, enjoy a delicious meal after a morning on the slopes with family or friends.
Created in an old farmhouse dating back to 1860, this restaurant has retained the warmth of an old mountain chalet.
Traditional bar and restaurant accessible on skis in winter or by foot in summer, within close reach of the Cascade des Brochaux.
Serving Savoyard dishes, as well as Italian specialities, omelettes, burgers and salads, this restaurant is located in one of the busiest piste-side spots in Avoriaz. It's a great place to top up your tan on the terrace and people watch.
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. This charming restaurant has a spacious traditional alpine interior with a roaring log fire to keep you warm on chilly days.
In the heart of the idyllic mountain village known locally as the 'goat village', enjoy your lunch on the sunny terrace or inside the traditional wood-clad restaurant. In the summer you can watch the cheeky goats roaming around the chalets and playing with the visitors!
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.
See allLatest News & ReviewsThere 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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