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March in Avoriaz: What's on and weather

It's quieter, warmer with longer days, great skiing and long lazy lunches in the sun.

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By Tracy Wise, Updated

More than half the season done, it's magical March and a chilled vibe settles on the resort.

With fewer families around, you also tend to find far fewer ski schools on the hill which, of course, also means an end to those long, snaking trails of beginners making their way down. It also makes for much quieter lift lines. So, all in all, an ideal month to visit to make the best of the near perfect conditions. March is serious party and festival month in Avoriaz.

Read on for a look at what we like to get up to when spring arrives in town.

What are the weather and snow conditions like

Avoriaz in March 2020 - What weather to expect & what to do

This time of year is a pretty safe bet for a ski holiday. The base has had time to build up and the temperatures are generally still low, so the snow is usually good. There is regular snowfall, on average five days and temperatures still dip below freezing at night to freshen it up. In March the average daytime temperatures generally fall between a high of 7°C and a low of -1ºC, getting around six hours of sunshine.

Skiing

Avoriaz in March 2020 - What weather to expect & what to do

Ski lessons in Avoriaz

Now is a great time to take a private lesson or join a group ski or snowboard lesson, with the quieter slopes there's less queues and the softening snow makes for a much kinder landing.

Nightlife in Avoriaz

Avoriaz has a variety of bars happily welcoming you with live DJs, live music and acoustic sets. One thing's for sure in this place, you won't have to stumble far in your ski boots to find a jug of beer and some good snacks before you head home for dinner.. or not! It's definitely easier to get a last minute table for dinner now the school holiday crowds aren't here.

March might be considered the party month here in Avoriaz. Longer days and warmer weather make for better aprรจs-ski, while more adults and fewer children mean bigger nights in the bars. Of course, one of the biggest parties of the season is on 17 March. For St. Patrickโ€™s Day, expect promotions on Irish drinks, fancy dress and lots of live renditions of the Irish Rover.

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Family fun

Maybe the children want some fun time out at the tropical paradise that is Aquariaz, watery fun for all the family to enjoy. Or take everyone to watch the local ice hockey team - Penguins - play at the local rink. 

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March events in Avoriaz

There are plenty of events going on throughout the resort in March, and thatโ€™s without even mentioning the world class skiing and snowboarding on offer. There are music festivals that take place both on and off the slopes, plus sledging and other non-traditional winter sports and activities to enjoy.

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This is just a summary of what to expect in Avoriaz in March. Take a look at our events calendar for a full rundown and start booking your accommodation now.

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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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