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Avoriaz Snow Report & Forecast

Discover the latest Avoriaz snow conditions

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By Nye Erskine, Updated

Avoriaz feels properly settled into winter as Christmas week arrives. The resort is fully snow covered, the village streets are white underfoot, and there is a steady hum of skiers heading up early each morning. With its high altitude and north facing slopes, Avoriaz has held onto snow well through December and the build up to Christmas has brought a sense of confidence that conditions are in good shape for the festive period.

Snow and Weather Summary

Current snow depths in Avoriaz are strong for this stage of the season, with around 150 cm reported at altitude and approximately 80 cm around resort level. Recent snowfall earlier in the week added a fresh layer across the area, particularly above mid mountain, and cold overnight temperatures have helped the snow settle and ski well. Daytime temperatures have been staying close to or just below freezing at altitude, which is keeping piste conditions consistent, especially during the morning. Lower slopes are also in good condition compared to many Decembers, with coverage far more reliable thanks to both natural snowfall and sustained cold weather. Winds have generally been light, allowing lifts to operate smoothly and keeping the snow surface in good shape.

Outlook & Whatโ€™s On

The forecast for the next few days points toward stable winter weather, with cold nights and mostly dry days, and the chance of light snowfall returning later in the week. These conditions should help maintain the current snowpack and keep pistes skiing well through Christmas and into the New Year period. Festive events are well underway in Avoriaz, with Christmas celebrations, family activities, and seasonal entertainment taking place across the resort. The car free village atmosphere really comes into its own this week, with torchlit descents, Christmas performances, and plenty happening in the bars and restaurants as visitors settle in for the holiday week.

Snow Takeaway

Avoriaz is offering reliable and confidence inspiring skiing heading into Christmas. Snow cover is strong across the resort, piste conditions are consistent, and the outlook suggests the festive period should deliver good skiing at all levels. If you are visiting over the next few days, expect solid snow, cold temperatures, and a resort that feels very ready for Christmas.

Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Avoriaz. We will be updating this snow report page every Thursday so check back in with us next week to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast for the next seven days.

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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from Avoriaz and the whole SeeAvoriaz team. Enjoy the snow, the mountains and the festive week ahead.

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Weather in Avoriaz

Updated at 15:01 UTC on 30 December 2025

Morning
13 ยฐC
Afternoon
22 ยฐC
EAST
2 km/h
Snow depth
0 cm
Rain/Snow Limit
0 m
Last Snowfall
0 cm
Morning
-8 ยฐC
Afternoon
-3 ยฐC
NORTH WEST
30 km/h
Snow depth
0 cm
Rain/Snow Limit
0 m
Last Snowfall
0 cm

Lifts & Trails in Avoriaz

Updated at 15:01 UTC on 30 December 2025

Pistes

  • Nordic : 0 / 23 km
  • Hiking trails : 0 / 16 km

Lifts & Trails in Portes du Soleil

Updated at 15:01 UTC on 30 December 2025

Lifts

  • Lifts : 59 / 82

Pistes

  • Pistes : 67 / 119
    • Greens : 6 / 11
    • Blues : 30 / 48
    • Reds : 29 / 45
    • Blacks : 2 / 15
  • Nordic : 0 / 3
    • Greens : 0 / 3
  • Ski Touring : 2 / 9
  • Luge : 2 / 6
  • Hiking trails : 18 / 19
  • Hiking trails : 0 / 1

Amara webcam

A stunning sweeping webcam view over Avoriaz and beyond from the town from the Quartier l'Amara home toย a brand new 5* residence at the entrance to Avoriaz with luxury spa facilities and high quality accommodation.

Le Fornet / Arare pistes webcam

This webcam shows a piste in the Arare sector in the Avoriaz ski area at around 2000m.

Pointe des Mossettes webcam, Portes du Soleil

A webcam view over the pistes of the Portes du Soleil ski area, from the Pointe des Mossettes, at 2277m altitude.

Resort Centre webcam

Sweep over the centre of Avoriaz town from the rooftop of the tourist office. From this webcam you can see the low lying snow conditions in the centre of Avoriaz as well as what's happening on the highest peak, Les Hauts Fort.

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