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Ski pass prices in Avoriaz
Discover and book Avoriaz lift passes
Avoriaz is part of the Portes du Soleil, one of the largest linked ski areas in the world; 12 resorts with more than 600km of pistes spread over two different countries: France and Switzerland. This ensures that buying an Avoriaz lift pass is money well spent.
There are two main types of lift pass to choose from:
- Avoriaz pass - the cheaper, local area pass, offering access to 120km of pistes, suitable for beginners.
- Portes du Soleil pass - whole area pass, offering access to a whopping 650km of pistes in 12 different ski villages, from Les Gets and Morzine all the way across to the Swiss resorts of Champéry and Morgins.
If you're coming to Avoriaz for a week, you'll probably want a six day Portes du Soleil ski pass.
Cheapest lift pass | Biggest lift pass |
Avoriaz Adult (26 to 64 yrs) €286 (online) | Portes du Soleil Adult (26 to 64 yrs) €336 (online)/€360 (in resort) |
How and where to buy your ski pass
You can buy your lift pass online (see button below) and have it delivered to your home, or you can collect it from one of the ski pass offices in resort.
You can also buy your pass at any of the ski pass offices, but to get the best price we recommend you buy online at least three days in advance.
On top of the lift pass price, you’ll be asked to pay €3 for a hands-free card to use on the turnstiles. This goes for everyone, including children under five (who go free on the lifts).
Hang on to your card at the end of your holiday. You’ll be able to use it on future trips to Avoriaz.
Don't forget to bring a copy of your receipt on holiday. If you lose your lift pass on the mountain, you'll need the receipt to get a replacement.
Season dates in Avoriaz
The Avoriaz ski season runs from 13 December 2024 to 21 April 2025
Early or late season skiing
Ski passes tend to be cheapest right at the beginning and end of the season, when snow cover is less guaranteed.
If you're considering coming then, it's a good idea to keep an eye on our Avoriaz snow forecast for an up-to-date view of local conditions.
How much are ski passes in Avoriaz?
There are two ski pass areas in Avoriaz: Avoriaz and the whole of The Portes du Soleil. Both have terrain to suit all abilities. There's just alot more of it in The Portes du Soleil.
If you want an access-all-areas pass
The Portes du Soleil pass gives you unlimited access to a whopping 650km of pistes in 12 different ski resorts, from Les Gets, Morzine all the way across to the Swiss resorts of Champéry and Morgins.
see map of the Portes du Soleil ski area.
Duration | Adult 26 to 64 yrs | Child 5 to 15 yrs | Junior/Senior 16 to 25 yrs/over 65 yrs | |||
Web | Resort | Web | Resort | Web | Resort | |
5 hours | 59 | 63 | 45 | 47 | 54 | 57 |
1 day | 66 | 70 | 50 | 53 | 59 | 63 |
6 days | 336 | 360 | 252 | 270 | 275 | 324 |
Local area ski pass
Where can you ski with an Avoriaz lift pass?
The Avoriaz lift pass gives you access to the Avoriaz 1800 ski area, a wonderful mountain playground with over 75km of runs and the most famous snowparks in the French Alps, attracting freestyle skiers and snowboarders from all around the world.
How long can you ski for with an Avoriaz ski pass?
Only five hour, one day and two day passes exist for the Avoriaz ski area. For longer durations, either buy multiples of one day and two day passes in Avoriaz, or purchase Portes du Soleil passes which are available for up to 14 days
Duration | Adult 26 to 64 yrs | Child 5 to 15 yrs | Junior/Senior 16 to 25 yrs/65+ yrs | |||
Web | Resort | Web | Resort | Web | Resort | |
5 hours | 45 | 48 | 33 | 36 | 41 | 45 |
1 day | 52 | 56 | 41 | 43 | 48 | 52 |
2 days | 98 | 103 | 72 | 78 | 87 | 92 |
Saturday | 41.50 | 44.50 | 41.50 | 44.50 | 41.50 | 44.50 |
Weekend | 71 | 76 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 76 |
End of season 1 day pass** | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
End of season pass** | 184 | 184 | 138 | 138 | 179 | 179 |
1 day snowpark (Park and Stash)* | 31 |
Prices are up to the 28 March 2025
Don't forget to bring proof of age when buying your ski pass.
Deals and discounted ski passes in Avoriaz
These are our top tips for saving money on your ski pass.
- come early or late in the season
- buy a family pass
- buy group tickets
- book early
- buy multiple days - you’ll get a much better day rate
- choose an Avoriaz pass over a Portes du Soleil one - although the price difference is not much
Type of concession | Access | Offer |
Group ski passes | All areas | Portes du Soleil offer a 10% discount for a Tribu pass made up of a minimum of four people. Tribu ski passes are for passes of four days or more, for the same dates and duration, bought in a single purchase. |
Beginner passes | Certain areas | Avoriaz offers access to beginner areas at a reduced price pass, only available to purchase from the ski pass offices. |
Early and late season discounts | All areas | Early bird ski passes are available online when booking well before the season begins. Season passes have an impressive 40% off in these early bird discounts. From the end of March you get around 15% off all passes for any duration. |
Child goes free - late season | All areas | If you're skiing late in the season, buy one adult Portes du Soleil pass and get a child pass (aged up to 12) for free! The adult pass must be for at least five days and you'll need to order it online at least 48 hours before |
Online flash sales | All areas | 30% discount on one day Portes du Soleil passes on Tuesdays and Thursdays January and March (outside school holidays). This offer is available online only and is limited to 100 passes per day, per ski area, and to one purchase per person. |
Veteran discounts | All areas | Money off for skiers from 65 - 74 and over 75's getting even better deals. |
Saturday offer | All areas | Get around 20% discount on a day pass on Saturday |
Weekend offer | All areas | Get €27 off a weekend pass |
Pedestrian passes | Certain lifts | Money off for snow-shoers, alpinists and non-skiers/snowboarders |
Disabled skiers passes | All areas | 50% off public prices in Avoriaz |
Group ski passes in Avoriaz
The Portes du Soleil offer discounts for groups of four people or more called Pass Tribu. Group discounted rates are only available online, for passes of six days and more, for the same dates and duration, bought in a single purchase. You can buy these passes all season, with the occasional exceptional week, e.g. if there's a major resort event/week.
There are also 10% discounts on Portes du Soleil passes for groups of four people and more. Passes must be for the same dates and same duration, minimum four days, and must be bought in a single transaction. Further discounts may be available to large groups. Enquire at one of the ski pass offices
for a quote.
Beginner ski passes in Avoriaz
Beginner passes
Beginner ski passes in Avoriaz give you access to the following lifts: Prodains Express cable car; Plateau, Tour, Zore, Seraussaix, Proclou, Léchère and Dromonts 1 and 2 chairlifts; Thrashers, Ecole 1 and 2, Baron, Barmettes and Chapelle drag lifts; Super Morzine and Ardent gondolas. These passes are available online and at the ski pass offices in resort.
Duration | Per person |
5 hours | 27 |
1 day | 32 |
2 days | 57 |
Free ski passes in Avoriaz
Children aged under five years old ski for free. Proof of age required at the moment of purchase. A 3€ fee will be charged for the hands-free card.
Free childs pass in April
From start of April, one under 12 year old du Soleil pass is offered free with every purchase of one adult Portes du Soleil pass of a minimum of five days (must be direct family members). A 3€ fee will be charged for the hands free card.
It's a good idea to take ID when you buy a hands-free card. You may be asked to prove your age, or your kids' ages.
Pedestrian and cross-country ski passes in Avoriaz
You'll be glad to hear that pedestrians and cross-country skiers can also enjoy the Avoriaz ski area in the winter. The same pass gives access to winter walking routes and cross-country skiing pistes by using the following lifts: Ardent gondola (uplift only), Léchère chairlift (uplift only), Super Morzine gondola, Zore chairlift, Plateau chairlift (uplift only), Prodains Express and Lindarets chairlift (uphill only).
Duration | Adult 26 to 64 yrs | Child 5 to 15 yrs | Junior/Senior 16 to 25 yrs/over 65 yrs |
1 day | 27 | ||
6 days | 115 | ||
Prodains Express single | 8.60 | 6.20 | 7.70 |
Prodains Express return | 13.80 | 10 | 12.40 |
Super Morzine/Ardent single | 6.90 | 5 | 6.30 |
Super Morzine/Ardent return | 10.50 | 7.20 | 9.30 |
Duration | Adult 26 to 64 years | Child 5 to 15 years | Junior 16 to 25 years | Senior 65+ years |
1 day | 18.50 | 15.50 | 16.50 | 16.50 |
6 days | 93.50 | 75.00 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
1 family day | 56 |
Morzine and Avoriaz - 2024/25
This Morzine and Avoriaz pedestrian pass gives access to:
- Pleney gondola and Nyon cable car
- Super Morzine and Ardent gondolas and Prodains 3S
- Zore and plateau chairlifts
Season passes in Avoriaz
How much are season passes in Avoriaz?
Avoriaz season pass prices depend on your age, type of ski pass and when you purchase your lift pass, as there are deals and discounts to be enjoyed when buying it in advance.
Portes du Soleil season passes
For every Portes du Soleil season pass purchased, you get 15 ski days ski for five days in Les 4 Vallées Verbier, five days in Aletsch Arena and five days at Espace Bernado (La Rosière-La Thuile) and one voucher to access Verbier and the Aletsch Arena mountain bike area in the summer. Two passages on the four seasons luge in Les Gets. Three "discovery ski" days in one of the partner resorts.
Duration | Adult 26 to 64 yrs | Child 5 to 15 yrs | Junior 16 to 26 yrs | Senior 65 to 74 yrs |
Season | 1246 | 935 | 1121 | 1121 |
Season Pre-Sale before 30 September 2024 | 935 | Free under 12yrs* | 459 | 841 |
Season Pre-Sale before 15 November 2024 | 1059 | Free under 12yrs* | 543 | 953 |
Half Season from 04 February 25 | 685 | 514 | 617 | 617 |
*Must be purchased with an adults season pass (26 to 64 yrs). The adult must be one of the two parents.
Snowpark passes in Avoriaz
Are there any other passes available in Avoriaz?
Yes, Avoriaz offers special passes to access their world famous snowparks.
Park and Stash snowpark pass in Avoriaz
The Park and Stash pass at €31 available for one day offers access to the Prodains Express gondola; Stade, Tour and Prolays chairlifts; Surf, Arare 1 and 2, Chapelle, Ecoles 1 and 2 and Thrashers drag lifts and the Ardent gondola.
Disabled ski passes
Disabled skiers benefit from reduced pass prices (50% off the public price) in Avoriaz. Adults, children and accompanying skiers all pay the same price. A valid ID card or proof of disability is required at the point of purchase. These passes can only be bought in resort.
Ski pass insurance in Avoriaz
The prices on this page do not include insurance.
You’ll be given the option to add ski insurance when you buy your ski pass. This is provided by SnowRisk and normally costs a few euros a day.
You don’t have to buy insurance from the lift company, but we can’t stress how important it is to have a snow sports policy in place before you come skiing or snowboarding in Avoriaz.
Hopefully you’ll never have an accident. But if you have to be helicoptered off the mountain, or spend any time in hospital in France, you could end up with a huge bill.
More inspiration...
Once you've got your ski pass you may be thinking about booking ski lessons, check out ski schools and take a look at our where to stay in Avoriaz guide.
If you're doing research for a summer holiday, you can read our summer lift pass prices?