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Event Previews & Reviews from Avoriaz

Read reviews of the best Avoriaz events

Pass'Portes du Soleil Video, Avoriaz 2008

The Pass'Portes du Soleil is an annual event that marks the beginning of the summer cycling season in the Portes du Soleil.

Highlights of the 2011 London Freeze

The London Freeze is the ski and snowboard event that brings together international live music acts and some of the world's best riders. The two day festival is the last weekend in October and in 2011 we caught up with X-Games medalist James Wooods for a chat about his Olympic hopes.

Portes du Soleil Tour to Cookie Cafe

This year, Cookie Cafe at the top of Mosettes lift in the Portes du Soleil have set up a challenge for you, our readers to try.

an image of fred syversen skiing in chamonix

Fred Syversen: Professional Skier With World Record for Highest Cliff Jump

As the best freeriders in the world gather in Revelstoke this weekend for the first stop on the all-new Swatch Freeride World Tour by The North Face, we were fortunate to be able to have a sit down with a free skiing legend, holder of the world record for the highest cliff jump and super nice guy - Fred Syversen.

a biker jumping through the air

1st Edition of Crankworx Les Gets

Crankworx found a new European home this summer, moving from Les 2 Alpes to Les Gets, where it will stay for at least the next three years and what a success it's been...

Sun:Sets at the Kinkerne 2016

Sun:Sets at the Kinkerne 2016

As the sun went down, the snow fell and it made for an amazing evening at The Kinkerne!

a cyclist in the yellow jersey of the tour de france

Le Tour 2016 - the story so far

Le Tour de France 2016 kicked off last Saturday with stage one and the 'Grand Depart' being hosted by the stunning island community of Le Mont Saint Michel.

What's on in Avoriaz for January 2019

January in Avoriaz: What's on and weather

It’s a new year and the town and the slopes are quieter, it’s one of the best times to visit.

April: What's On & Weather in Avoriaz

April in Avoriaz: What's on and weather

Spring is in the air as we enjoy longer sunnier days. Don't forget your sunscreen!

a tour rider in lavender fields of provence

Tour de France enters last week

So far we've seen not only some fantastic racing, stunning scenery and nail-biting sprints from the 2016 Tour de France, but we've witnessed several unusual crashes, the yellow jersey literally running up Mont Ventoux and more than one incident of an over-enthusiastic fan causing disruption.

Avoriaz in December - What weather to expect & what to do

December in Avoriaz: What's on and weather

December is when the ski lifts prepare to open and the Christmas holidays are on the horizon.

Ben Kilner Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB

Meet Ben Kilner one of Britian's best halpipe snowboarders. 

Crankworx Les Gets gets off to a flying start

Crankworx Les Gets gets off to a flying start

The weather thankfully held off long enough for yesterday's European whip off competition in Les Gets to take place and spectators were treated to huge air and lots of style as competitors battled it out for the prize money.

a female snowboarder jumping in the air

Rhythm Sessions 2015 Review

Now in it’s third year, The Rhythm Sessions promised to be even bigger and better than last year, and we can safely say they didn’t oversell it one bit.

What's on in & around Avoriaz this week

There's a lot going on this week with some great events, live music and apres ski parties.

Aimee Fuller Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB

Meet Aimee Fuller Slopestyle Snowboarder, stunt double and one of the British Freestyle Snowboard Team.

Morzine Harley Days

10 Ten Events to Look out for This Summer in Avoriaz

Whether you're here to cycle or just to enjoy some of the incredible scenery and landscapes of the Portes du Soleil, there are events throughout the summer to make your stay in this magical place even more special. From music to sport, bikes to cars, Lady Gaga to Toto, there's something for everyone, and 2015 promises to be pretty amazing!

James Woods Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB

Meet one of Britian's best Freestyle medal chances at the Sochi Olympics; James Woods.