Avoriaz with new snow on the roofs and mountains

Snow report, 3 January 2025

Imprint: By Caro Blackwell, Updated 19 May 2026

Happy New Year everyone! All you snow lovers must be very happy with the wonderful snow and sunshine you’ve had over the last couple of festive weeks and you’ve woken up to fresh snow this morning in Avoriaz.

The start of 2025 brings a more unsettled period to the weather, after the last few days of high pressure. The cold front that came in on Thursday brought with it around 19cm of fresh new snow during the evening and overnight. The snow line reached below 1000 metres and we saw temperatures fall to -5°C.

Looks like there is more snow to come…but this cold front is creating uncertainty in the weather and we are receiving conflicting information from our weather experts. It will remain fairly cold through today, getting a little milder over the weekend with maybe light snow on Saturday evening over 2000 - 2500 metres, below that it will be rain.

After the weekend, the freezing level will begin to fall again and the next significant snow is currently predicted to fall on Monday evening with the snowline dropping to 1200 - 1350 metres. More snow and moderate winds are forecast on Wednesday, but the freezing level will rise to over 2000 metres.

Next week sees the return of calmer and quieter slopes in Avoriaz. Shorter lift queues and much easier to secure that table for lunch on the mountains. Time to enjoy some fabulous January skiing.

Photo of fresh new snow in Avoriaz this week taken by @malvira1er on instagram.

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Insider tips from the pistes

If you're travelling and out skiing this week:

Pack a variety of equipment - highlight and low light goggle lenses and layers! Temperatures have been down to -10C so wrap up warm.
Snow chains will be essential to get up the roads this week, winter tyres are obligatory here in the Alps departments. Make sure your car is well-equipped to travel safely.
When skiing during the snowfall, if possible head between the trees as the branches slow the snowfall and improve visibility.
Keep up to date on the days weather and lifts opening and closing, as times can change when the weather closes in.
Check the avalanche risk and absolutely don't head off-piste if you don't have the correct information, equipment and guidance.

January is a fabulous time to ski in Avoriaz. The snow is good, the slopes are quieter, accommodation is normally better value and flights are cheaper. It’s easier to get your favourite table in your preferred mountain restaurant in January too. Check out What's on in January in Avoriaz.

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Updates

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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If you're in Avoriaz this week, we want to see your images, especially videos, of what you've been up to. So when you post to Facebook or Instagram, please tag us @SeeAvoriaz #SeeAvoriaz. Every week, we'll be posting our favourite videos and images here and sharing on our social media, along with our weekly resort snow report.

Enjoy the quiet slopes and good skiing, see you out there!

Ski Hire in Avoriaz

Mir Famose Sports

Location
Avoriaz

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Avoriaz? Just visit the Skiset Mir Famose store!
Pelen Sports

Location
Avoriaz

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.
Top Ski

Location
Avoriaz

Top Ski has been well known name for equipment rental in Avoriaz for more than 30 years. Ideally located in the central square, this ski hire shop is only 50m from the Tourist Office and has easy access to all of the resort amenities.
360

Location
Avoriaz

Axel welcomes you to the store, located near the Fontaines Blanches, the Cap Neige and the Alpages residences in the centre of Avoriaz.
Burton

Location
Avoriaz

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Avoriaz? Just visit the NetSki Salomon store!
Place Centrale

Location
Avoriaz

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
Group ski lessons

Evolution 2 in Avoriaz offer group lessons with no more than eight people per lesson.
Private ski lessons

Evolution 2 in Avoriaz offer private lessons for beginners up to those looking to hone technique.

Airport Transfers in Avoriaz

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.
Private airport transfers

The 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.
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.
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.
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

See our Activity Guide

Outdoor ice rink

Location
Avoriaz

Located in the centre of Avoriaz is the outdoor 'patinoire' or ice rink.
Avoscoot snowmobiling

Location
Avoriaz

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.
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.
Snowmobiling

Location
Avoriaz

When the pistes and lifts are closed in Avoriaz, you can still hit the slopes after dark on a snowmobile.
Helicopter tours

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
Evening snowshoe and dinner adventure

Location
Morzine

Discover the wintry mountains on foot and enjoy an evening meal in a mountain refuge or igloo.