Ski Pass Prices in Avoriaz

The Avoriaz ski season runs from 12 December 2026 to 18 April 2027.

The following adult prices are for ages 26 to 64. Portes du Soleil prices are for the main season, from 19 December 2026 to 19 March 2027. Online prices for the local Avoriaz pass vary according to the date selected.

A €3 hands-free card is required for a first purchase. Children under five ski free but must collect their pass at a ticket office with proof of age.

Buying online can make a worthwhile difference, especially for multi-day passes. Check the price for your exact dates before purchasing, as local Avoriaz prices can vary.

Which Avoriaz ski pass should you buy?

For a short break focused on Avoriaz, the local pass is usually the straightforward choice. For a full week, compare the cost of repeated local passes with the six-day Portes du Soleil pass before deciding.

What does the local Avoriaz ski pass include?

The local pass covers the Avoriaz ski area, with around 75km of pistes and terrain for a range of abilities. There are gentle slopes for beginners, longer blue runs, challenging reds and blacks, and several snowparks and freestyle areas. The resort's layout makes it possible to enjoy varied skiing without having to travel across the wider Portes du Soleil.

This is a useful option for families, people learning to ski and anyone who prefers to spend more time skiing than travelling between resorts.

The local pass is available for five hours, one day or two days. There isn't a standard six-day local pass, so anyone staying longer should compare the cost of buying additional local passes with the full-area option.

Is the Portes du Soleil ski pass worth the extra money?

The Portes du Soleil pass opens up a much larger area, linking 12 resorts across France and Switzerland.

From Avoriaz, you can explore towards Châtel, Les Gets and the Swiss resorts, with a wide range of pistes and mountain scenery to discover. The main benefit is flexibility: you don't have to spend every day in the same area.

For a strong skier, the additional terrain can make the extra cost worthwhile. For beginners and families with young children, however, the local Avoriaz area may be more than enough.

Five-hour and end-of-day passes

If you don't need a full day on the mountain, a shorter pass can be a sensible way to save money. You will find there is the local Avoriaz five-hour pass and a two-hour end-of-day ticket. This can be useful if you're arriving late, skiing with young children or simply want a shorter session.

For a short break, compare the five-hour option with the full-day price before buying.

Six-day and multi-day passes

For a week-long holiday, a six-day Portes du Soleil pass is the simplest multi-day option. It gives you access to the whole linked area for the duration of your pass. If you would rather stay in Avoriaz, you can buy multiple local passes, but there is no standard six-day local product. Check the total cost for your dates before deciding which option offers the better value.

A multi-day pass is also worth considering if you want the freedom to change plans according to the weather, snow conditions or how much skiing you feel like doing.

You don't need a full-area pass whilst you're learning to ski. Avoriaz offers a separate beginner pass with access to a selection of lifts serving the beginner areas. This gives you room to practise and progress without paying for access to the whole ski area.

The pass has restrictions on which lifts you can use, so check the included lift list before buying. Once you're comfortable skiing further around the mountain, you can move on to a standard Avoriaz or Portes du Soleil pass.

The Tribu group pass is available for four or more people buying Portes du Soleil passes of the same duration in one transaction. The minimum duration is four days, with Avoriaz listed as a participating resort.

Online offers can reduce the cost of a longer stay.

For the 2026-2027 season, the Portes du Soleil early-booking offer advertises discounts of up to 15% on eligible passes of five days or longer, for selected dates outside school holidays. The offer runs until 30 November 2026, subject to the terms and eligible dates.

Groups can also qualify for discounts. The Portes du Soleil offers a 10% group discount for at least four people buying passes for the same dates and duration in one transaction, with a minimum duration of four days.

Late-season ski pass prices

Portes du Soleil prices fall from 20 March 2027. Late-season skiing can be attractive if you're flexible with your dates, although snow and lift availability become more variable as spring progresses. Check the latest conditions and opening information before travelling.

There is also a late-season offer advertised for children under 12, starting from 20 March 2027, with a free Portes du Soleil pass available alongside a qualifying adult pass. Conditions apply, including requirements relating to eligible accommodation and buying the pass in resort, so check the full terms before relying on this offer.

Snowpark passes in Avoriaz

Avoriaz has several freestyle areas, and there is a separate Park & Stash pass for people concentrating on the snowparks. It gives access to a restricted selection of lifts serving the park areas, rather than the entire ski domain.

This can be a useful alternative for freestyle skiers and snowboarders who don't need a full-area pass. Check the lift restrictions and which parks are open before buying.

Reduced-price passes for disabled skiers

Reduced-price ski passes may be available for skiers with a qualifying disability, with supporting documentation required at the ticket office. The published resort information describes a 50% reduction for eligible cases, including an accompanying skier under the applicable conditions. These passes must be purchased in resort rather than online. Check the current eligibility rules and documentation requirements before travelling.

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.

You don't need to ski to enjoy the mountain. Pedestrian lift tickets are available for people who want to take in the views, go for a walk at altitude or meet friends at a mountain restaurant. You can buy passes for one lift journey, a return journey, two or three journeys. A journey is one ascent or descent, and you should check which lifts accept pedestrians and whether they operate in both directions before planning your route.

A pedestrian ticket is for lift access, not for skiing on the pistes. Under-fives travel free with the appropriate pass collected at the ticket office.

Cross-country skiing is another way to enjoy Avoriaz's winter landscape without buying a downhill ski pass.

The local Nordic area has around 23km of marked trails, with routes through the Proclou sector and across open plateaux and forested terrain. The loops starting from Avoriaz are free to use.

Some Nordic routes are reached by ski lift. If you want to use a lift to access those trails, you'll need an appropriate pedestrian lift pass. Check the trail map and lift arrangements before setting off, particularly if you're planning a route that depends on a particular lift.

A season pass may make sense if you're spending a large part of the winter in Avoriaz. A half-season pass is also available from 6 February 2027. 

If you want access to the whole Portes du Soleil throughout the winter, a separate Portes du Soleil season pass is available. Eligible children under 12 can also receive a free season pass when purchased alongside a qualifying adult pass, subject to the offer conditions.

For most visitors on a one-week holiday, a standard multi-day pass will be more appropriate than a season pass.

Ski passes don't normally include full winter sports insurance.

Avoriaz offers SnowRisk insurance at €3.50 per person per day, but you can use your own policy instead. Make sure your cover includes the activities you intend to do, along with suitable mountain rescue and medical cover.

European visitors should also carry a valid EHIC or GHIC where applicable, but these cards are not a substitute for winter sports travel insurance.

You can buy a pass online before your holiday or at the ski-lift ticket offices in and around Avoriaz.

The main staffed ticket office is in the centre of the resort, next to the Tourist Office, and is normally open daily during the winter season. There is also a staffed ticket office in the Falaise area on selected days and at the top and bottom of the Prodains Express cable car.

Automatic ticket machines are available around the resort, including at the central ticket office, the Falaise area and the resort entrance car park. Several operate 24 hours a day during the season.

Buying online is generally the easiest option if you know which pass you need. You can collect a first purchase at your chosen ticket office, or reload a compatible hands-free card online. Reloads are normally activated within 15 minutes.

A €3 hands-free card is required for a first purchase. Keep it for future visits, as compatible cards can be reloaded.