Fontaines Blanches
Snowboard & Ski Hire in Avoriaz Centre near the tourist information. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
Snow report, 17 April 2025
And that’s a wrap for this winter in Avoriaz – and what a fantastic season it’s been! Christmas and New Year delivered major snowfall, setting us up for a brilliant holiday season that carried through into January. Regular snowfalls followed, culminating in a huge dump at the end of the month, making for incredible conditions during the school half-term holidays.
Despite some warmer spells at the start of March, the snow held up well on the lower slopes and up high it was fabulous throughout. We received frequent snow top-ups, ensuring excellent skiing right through to the end of the season this weekend.
For the last few days of the season, you’ve got quite a mixed selection of weather. It’s currently snowing hard over about 1,500m and is due to continue snowing all day, bringing up to a metre of snow in some places.
This current heavy snowfall is due to a retour d’Est; an easterly flow that typically only occurs once to three times per winter. It happens when a low-pressure system deepens over the Gulf of Genoa, creating a disturbance that draws moist air from the Mediterranean. This air is pulled in from the east by strong, counter-clockwise winds and is pushed up over the mountains. As it rises, it cools quickly and releases significant snowfall, as is happening now!
The sun will likely break through for a time on Friday, Saturday and Sunday giving some sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures to ski on all that fresh snow.
It's shaping up to be a great Easter holiday weekend and season finale, with closing day on Monday 21st April.
Top tips for skiing this week
As you've still got a few days skiing in Avoriaz here are our top tips:
- the temperature is changeable in the mountains, we’re properly spring skiing now, but it may be a little chilly out of the sun. So thinner layers, a shell jacket rather than a thick winter coat, more lightweight gloves are a good idea. You will need you’ll need waterproofs for the end of this week.
- don't forget the sunscreen! Even when the windchill is high, the mountain sun is still intense.
- you’ll need your goggle lenses for cloud and sun for the next few days.
- early mornings the pistes are harder packed and maybe a bit icy and then a bit slushy in the afternoon. So coordinate your ski time to whichever conditions you prefer.
- get your skis and boards waxed as the wetter snow can slow you down a bit!
- book the restaurant terrace for a long relaxed lunch over the weekend
Check out the end-of-season parties on the slopes and in town.
Summer in Avoriaz
There are many exciting events to look forward to this summer in Avoriaz, check out our events calendar for more details.
Summer is a fabulous time to be in the mountains for hiking, biking, climbing and relaxing. White water rafting, lake swimming and much more. Check our website for ideas and where to stay.
Updates
If you head to the bottom of this page, you can see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Avoriaz. Beginning again next winter season we will be updating this snow report page every Thursday, so check back in with us to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast each week.
Be social
If you are in Avoriaz during the year, remember to tag us in your social posts #SeeAvoriaz so we can share your pics!
Ski Hire in Avoriaz
Ski Hire in Avoriaz
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CMP
In the heart of the resort, Cmp Skimium is ideally located close to the ski slopes and ski lifts.
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Superski
Want to rent skis or snowboards in Avoriaz? Just visit the Skiset Superski store!
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Pelen Sports
This ski rental shop in Avoriaz is towards the bottom of the main street, at the foot of the résidence "les Portes du Soleil", above the restaurant La Boule de Neige, close to the pharmacy.
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360
Axel welcomes you to the store, located near the Fontaines Blanches, the Cap Neige and the Alpages residences in the centre of Avoriaz.
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Place Centrale
Ski and snowboard rental store and sports shop is situated in the heart of resort in the Place Centrale next to the Cinema.
Ski Schools in Avoriaz
Ski School Lessons in Avoriaz
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Group ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in Avoriaz and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
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Group ski lessons
This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
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Private ski lessons
Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in Avoriaz. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
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Private ski lessons
This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
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Group ski lessons
Evolution 2 in Avoriaz offer group lessons with no more than eight people per lesson.
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Private ski lessons
Evolution 2 in Avoriaz offer private lessons for beginners up to those looking to hone technique.
Airport Transfers in Avoriaz
Transfers for Avoriaz
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Private airport transfers
This private airport transfer company has been operating in the French Alps for over ten years, run by a local who'll also be your driver.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers a great value shuttle service as well as private transfers from Geneva Airport to Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
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Private airport transfers
The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
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Private and shared airport transfers
This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Avoriaz, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
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Private and shared airport transfers
With over 15 years of experience in the Alps, Getaway vans use this knowledge to ensure your holiday gets off to the best possible hassle-free start.
Winter Things To Do in Avoriaz
Wintersport Things To Do in Avoriaz
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Outdoor ice rink
Located in the centre of Avoriaz is the outdoor 'patinoire' or ice rink.
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Avoscoot snowmobiling
Snowmobiling can be a fun, fast, snowy activity. Starting from Avoriaz resort, outings start from 17.30 to midnight, giving you free range of the snow and the Alps.
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Snowshoeing
Get to know the mountains at a steady pace while being guided by high mountain instructors.
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Helicopter tours
A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
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Heliskiing/boarding
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
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Evening snowshoe and dinner adventure
Discover the wintry mountains on foot and enjoy an evening meal in a mountain refuge or igloo.
