Best places to cool down in Avoriaz
Where to go when it's hot in the Portes du Soleil
How to stay cool in the summer heat of Avoriaz, check out these refreshing activities.
When summer heats up in the Morzine and Avoriaz area, the temperatures can soar above 30ºC. However, there are plenty of places to cool down in the Portes du Soleil, from lakes to rivers and swimming pools, you're never too far from the water.
Have some fun in the Wibit waterpark in Les Gets or gently canoe around Lac Montriond, cool down after a hike at the waterfall at Brochaux or for those wishing to enjoy the water at speed, try canyoning or white water rafting.
Here's a quick rundown of some of the more refreshing activities you can partake in on those stiflingly hot days.
Today's top places to cool down...
Aquariaz
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.
Cascade des Brochaux
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.
Parc des Dereches
The Morzine Parc des Dérêches sports centre offers a wide range of sports and fitness activities in summer and winter.
Wibit water park
A large, floating, inflatable obstacle course with around 40 different modules to play on, including a human catapult, rock climbing, trampolines, a giant slide and monkey cage to name a few.
Lac Montriond
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.
Watersports in Avoriaz
Watersports in Avoriaz
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Aquariaz
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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Whitewater rafting, near Avoriaz
A selection of exhilarating rafting excursions to suit all abilities.
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Hydrospeeding
This is an amazing activity where you can have fun on the river, suitable for good swimmers from 14 years and above.
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Canyoning
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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Wibit water park
A large, floating, inflatable obstacle course with around 40 different modules to play on, including a human catapult, rock climbing, trampolines, a giant slide and monkey cage to name a few.
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Watersports Adventures
Located at the Dereches sports area, this company offers a wide range of activities in both summer and winter.
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For more things to to in Avoriaz this summer, check out our activities guide
