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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.

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.

tdf pic of peter sagan in green jersey

Switch it up a gear for TDF 2016

July brings with it all sorts of sporting events. This year we have the EURO 2016 hosted in France at the start of the month, the annual tennis tournamant at Wimbledon and Formula 1 action at Silverstone, Budapest and Hockenheim.

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.

Happy chilly times at The Relentless Freeze Festival

Avoriaz Event Review: 9th November 2012

The Relentless Freeze Festival did exactly what it said on the tin and those not wearing their ski jackets could be found with teeth chattering, huddled around the vin chaud stand wrapping themselves in a fruity alcoholic blanket.

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.

Avoriaz Events Guide for This Week

There's lots going on in the week ahead!

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!

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.

A person wearing a jersey that says e-body on it

ATSX Rider's Cup

Despite a cancellation on the day of qualifiers, the finals went ahead as planned.

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

March in Avoriaz: What's on and weather

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

Highlights from the London Ski and Snowboard Show

The London Ski and Snowboard show is for many the first event of the winter. Pick up the latest kit, catch up with friends and enjoy the party. It'll be a couple of months before you can do it for real.

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!

Jamie Nicholls Road to Sochi with Freestyle Team GB

Episode four of One Team to Sochi is out and it's all about the young lad from Bradford; Jamie Nicholls.

a man with his arms crossed

Rock the Pistes Programme 2017

Rock The Pistes 2017 has returned to the Portes Du Soleil.

a man breathing fire in front of another man

The Cavern 24-7 Film Festival 2015 Review

For the 8th year running, the madness and chaos of the Cavern 24-7 Film Festival descended on Morzine in March. Pirates, reprobates and fire-breathing snowboarders were spotted flying down the slopes in Avoriaz, swinging off bridges in Morzine Town Centre and causing a scene in a bar near you.

l'Etape du Tour 2016

Etape du Tour 2016 Review

They came and they conquered… Despite temperatures close to 40 degrees, 11,158 cyclists completed this year’s Etape du Tour which ended in Morzine.

The Grande Odyssee Video, Avoriaz 2008

Through the Savoie and the Haute Savoie, husky-dog mushers from the twelve or so different countries worldwide will be competing during a 2-week effort race over 1,000 km and over 25,000 m of cumulated positive difference in altitude.