Whilst Avoriaz is a great place to ski, there are many activities to suit non-skiers of all ages.
Non-skier things to do in Avoriaz
Can't ski, won't ski? It's not all downhill you know
You don't have to be a skier to fall in love with Avoriaz. Whilst the valley is famous for its world-class slopes, it's also packed with unforgettable experiences for visitors who'd rather keep their feet off the pistes. From soaring cable cars and scenic mountain walks, indulgent spas and cosy cafés with spectacular views, there's plenty to enjoy at every pace. Whether you're travelling with skiers or simply looking for a different kind of alpine escape, here are the best things for non-skiers to do in Avoriaz.
Hire a guide and go on a tour
Discover Avoriaz’s quieter side with snowshoe (raquette) adventures through peaceful alpine landscapes. Explore independently with a trail guide from the tourist office or join a guided excursion, with half-day, full-day and evening options available. A pedestrian lift pass also provides access to groomed winter walking trails suitable for all abilities. For previous skiers, ski touring offers the chance to escape the crowds, book a guide and follow famous routes and explore the mountains with skins on. Always dress for the conditions, follow marked trails and respect the natural environment.
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Evolution 2 mountain guides
Discover more of the mountains with a qualified mountain guide
Would you like to see the mountains of the Portes du Soleil from a different perspective?
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Snowshoeing
Half day guided snowshoeing excursion on various trails suitable for all the family
Get to know the mountains at a steady pace while being guided by high mountain instructors.
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Evening snowshoe and dinner adventure
Three hour evening snowshoe hike and dinner in an alpine hut or refuge
Discover the wintry mountains on foot and enjoy an evening meal in a mountain refuge or igloo.
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Night sledging
Two hour night sledging down to Prodains, suitable for 14 years and over
Stick on your head torch and enjoy the sledging down the pistes at night.
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Snowmobiling
Two hour snowmobile and skidoo riding tours around Avoriaz
When the pistes and lifts are closed in Avoriaz, you can still hit the slopes after dark on a snowmobile.
Après-ski with everyone else
You don't have to ski to enjoy "après-ski". Meet up with the rest of your group in a local bar and share stories from your day over a beer. Going to party at Folie Douce in Avoriaz is a great way to spend the afternoon watching the amazing cabaret, then dance to the live, dynamic house band. Or do something a bit different with your après-time and head to the local ice skating rink for a fun evening set beneath the snow clad mountains. Situated in the heart of the resort, there are also push around chairs to help the kids. Alternatively, grab a sled and head to the sledging run behind the tourist office. It is equipped with lights and clearly marked.
Bars & Clubs in Avoriaz
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Le Strike Roc Bowling Bar
Very cool bowling and arcade classic gaming bar in the centre of Avoriaz
Le Strike Roc Bowling Bar in Avoriaz is a year-round destination for fun, food, and friendly competition.
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Le R Restaurant, Wine Shop & Delicatessen
Treat yourself to some delicious local delicacies in this chic restaurant
If you’re looking for somewhere to eat, pick up dinner for your apartment or stock up on good food and wine during your stay in Avoriaz, this restaurant, wine shop and delicatessen brings several options together under one roof.
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The Place Bar and Nightclub
Après-ski bar with live music and DJs every day and night
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.
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Le Lounge Roc Restaurant, Cocktail Bar & Wine Cellar
Chic restaurant, cocktail bar and wine cellar in the centre of the resort
Located in the Dromonts area of Avoriaz, this restaurant, cocktail bar and wine cellar offers several ways to enjoy an evening during your stay. Whether you’re looking for dinner, an aperitif or a bottle of wine, you can make the most of the different spaces and menus in one place.
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Le Fantastic
Brasserie, crêperie and music bar at the foot of the pistes serving food all day
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.
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La Folie Douce Bar
The place to be for après-ski in Avoriaz, accessible on foot and by skis!
La Folie Douce in Avoriaz is the ultimate destination for combining great food, music, and fun in a spectacular alpine setting. Every afternoon, this legendary après-ski venue brings together locals and visitors alike for open-access clubbing, spectacular shows, and unforgettable moments with family or friends.
Nordic skiing
Still looking for something to occupy your time? There's always cross-country skiing to try. An extremely popular mountain sport, known as 'ski de fond' in France, there are numerous tracks available across the Portes de Soleil area. Avoriaz and Super-Morzine is a high altitude sector with lots of sunny, easy tracks with wonderful viewpoints. The Manche Valley is pure back-country with no lifts for miles, simply long, well-maintained tracks from Nyon to the Mines d'Or lake, and it's possible to reach l'Érigné from Morzine by the free shuttle E. This very accessible sport is relatively low cost, you can hire equipment and arrange lessons and guiding locally, and the views are to die for!
Ski School Lessons in Avoriaz
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Group ski lessons
Small groups for adults and children of all abilities with a well-established and trusted ski school
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.
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Private ski lessons
British school offering a wide range of private lesson options tailored to all ages and abilities
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.
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Private ski lessons
Private skiing and snowboarding lessons with highly rated instructors
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.
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Group ski lessons
Group ski and snowboard lessons for children and adults of all ages and abilities
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.
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Private ski lessons
Ski school offering private lessons for all levels from children to adults in Avoriaz
Evolution 2 in Avoriaz offer private lessons for beginners up to those looking to hone technique.
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Group ski lessons
Group lessons for all abilities and levels from children to adults in Avoriaz
Evolution 2 in Avoriaz offer group lessons with no more than eight people per lesson.
Book a table up the mountain
Many local restaurants have well-priced lunchtime set menus offering the same cuisine as their main menus, but often with considerable discounts. Some offer wine tasting sessions also. Les Lindarets also known as the goat village, located below the Ardent bubble lift, gets its name from the crowds of goats that reside in this particular part of the resort every summer. During the winter, they are nowhere to be seen, however, the village still attracts groups of people looking for good food or a cosy corner to sip on a mulled wine.
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Les Trappeurs Restaurant
A very popular piste-side restaurant with a wonderful outdoor terrace
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.
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Le Chaudron Restaurant
French and Savoyarde restaurant nestled into Les Lindarets mountain village above Ardent
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!
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Les Ancelles Restaurant
Traditional mountain restaurant at the bottom of the Mossettes chairlift
Traditional bar and restaurant accessible on skis in winter or by foot in summer, within close reach of the Cascade des Brochaux.
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Le Fangle mountain restaurant
A mountain restaurant directly on the piste in Avoriaz, the perfect spot for lunch
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.
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Mamo's Café Lindarets
Lindarets bowl Avoriaz, great food stop if you're skiing, hiking or biking
Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, this is a beautiful spot to grab some food during a long day in the mountains.
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La Ferme des Lindarets Restaurant
Family-run Italian restaurant in the heart of the Les Lindarets village, also serving traditional mountain dishes
Created in an old farmhouse dating back to 1860, this restaurant has retained the warmth of an old mountain chalet.
Visit some local highlights
There is a lot of culture in this area and the French are proud to show this off. The Ferme de Seraussaix is a working cattle farm located on the Route d’Avoriaz, open daily and free of charge, you can visit the cows and their calves, look around the shop, and pick up some local cheeses and meats amongst other farm produce. Or drop into the local cinema, grab a box of popcorn and catch up on the latest releases - look for VOST or VO (version originale) for English language films.
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Horse drawn sleigh taxis
Unique horse-drawn sleigh taxi in and around the pedestrianised resort of 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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La Ferme de Seraussaix
Guided visits around the farm and visit the farm shop, open in summer and winter
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
Fabulous waterfall on a great hiking route from Les Lindarets
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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Les Gorges du Pont du Diable
Walk through spectacular rock formations in a deep gorge close to Morzine and Avoriaz
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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Lac Montriond
A tranquil alpine lake offering outdoor activities, family fun, and stunning mountain scenery near Morzine and Avoriaz
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.
Treat yourself
Or if all of that sounds far too active and you really just want to pamper yourself and read your book, or stare at the view, there are numerous spas and treatment rooms you can enjoy. Many hotels have luxury spas which are open to non-guests, and mobile massage companies will arrange to visit you at your chalet or apartment.
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Spa Pure Altitude
Classic spa and wellness area with treatments using mountain plant extracts
Located at Hotel des Dromonts, this spa offers a number of treatments from Pure Altitude, which draws on mountain plants and extracts to offer protection against harsh conditions.
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Alpine Massage
Mobile massage service to replenish your energy, sooth aching limbs or de-stress
Offering a service to your door, at your hotel, chalet or apartment .
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Massage Me
Mobile massage company offering treatments in the comfort of your accommodation
Massage Me work across the French Alps and can offer a whole variety of massages and treatments in your own chalet, apartment or hotel.
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Avoriaz Spa
Relaxing spa and health centre offering massage and beauty treatments
Enjoy a range of pampering and indulging treatments at this spa and health centre with facials, massage, manicures and pedicures and hot stone treatments.
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Deep Nature Spa
Quality spa with jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and pool, beauty and massage treatments
This luxurious spa is situated in the Amara Residence in the La Falaise area of Avoriaz. During the winter months the building has ski in and ski out access.
Things to do in Avoriaz
Experience Avoriaz beyond skiing with a range of mountain adventures and family activities. Take in spectacular views on a tandem paragliding flight or helicopter tour, relax in the tropical surroundings of Aquariaz with its pools, climbing walls and outdoor spa, or enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the pedestrianised resort. For more excitement, try husky sledding, where you can drive your own team, or explore snowy trails on a fat-bike. With activities for all ages and energy levels, there’s plenty to discover off the slopes. For the more popular activities we recommend booking in advance.
Things To Do in Avoriaz
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Horse drawn sleigh taxis
Unique horse-drawn sleigh taxi in and around the pedestrianised resort of 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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Aquariaz
An indoor aquatic paradise with heated pools and fun for all the family
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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Village Igloo aperitif and dinner
Traditional fondue dinner in a huge igloo, suitable for all the family
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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Le Strike Roc Bowling Bar
Very cool bowling and arcade classic gaming bar in the centre of Avoriaz
Le Strike Roc Bowling Bar in Avoriaz is a year-round destination for fun, food, and friendly competition.
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Outdoor ice rink
Ice skating fun outdoors for all the family during the winter
Located in the centre of Avoriaz is the outdoor 'patinoire' or ice rink.
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Heliskiing/boarding
Heliskiing/boarding trip in Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass.
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.







































