Cascade des Brochaux
The Cascade des Brochaux is a stunning waterfall located above Les Lindarets, the charming "goat village". Just a 1h30 walk from Avoriaz, or 30 minutes from Les Lindarets.
Le Lac Vert par Mossettes
A high altitude walk with amazing views on the Swiss border
Using the cable car for easier access, this walk takes in Lac Vert, located just over the Swiss border. Walking above 2,000m, you enjoy the fresh mountain air and soak in the amazing views for miles around.
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What to bring
This route requires the Multi Pass. Click here for more details.
This route can be found on IGN map 3528, Morzine - Massif du Chablais.
You are entering Switzerland so don't forget your ID/passport for customs checks at the border.
What to see
Sights in Avoriaz
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Horse drawn sleigh taxis
Avoriaz is a completely pedestrianised resort, no cars, vans or lorries. The best way to travel around, especially if you have little ones or lots of luggage is by horse drawn sleigh.
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La Ferme de Seraussaix
This family run farm is open for visits in summer and winter where you can take a tour or simply buy some of their delicious cheeses.
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Lac Montriond
Lac de Montriond is a peaceful natural retreat surrounded by cliffs and forest. Enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, walking trails, and more in this scenic lakeside spot.
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Les Gorges du Pont du Diable
A great walk through a beech forest and dramatic limestone gorges carved by the Dranse de Morzine. Expect vibrant rock colours, safe cliffside paths and even a daring glass walkway you can try.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Avoriaz
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La Cachette Restaurant
La Cachette is located in the heart of the historical Dromonts area in Avoriaz. It has a cosy alpine interior that will make you feel instantly at home.
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La Folie Douce Bar
The first Folie Douce opened in 1980 and it quickly became the place to be for après-ski on the slopes. This is thanks to their unique combination of live music, DJs, dancers and performers.
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Les Fontaines Blanches Restaurant
Hearty portions, a large sunny terrace and a great après-ski vibe make this a popular restaurant with locals and tourists alike.
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Les Ancelles Restaurant
Traditional bar and restaurant accessible on skis in winter or by foot in summer, within close reach of the Cascade des Brochaux.
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La Falaise Restaurant
Savoyard specialities, pizzas, pastas, sharing platters, a range of meat and fish dishes and more are on the menu here.
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Le Fangle mountain restaurant
During the winter you can take your lunches in the heart of the fabulous skiing area Les Portes Du Soleil because Le Fangle is a mountain restaurant located on the slopes heading down from Avoriaz to Morzine.
What to do
Things To Do in Avoriaz
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Village Igloo aperitif and dinner
A dining experience like no other! A spectacular and unique 200m2 ice grotto, bar, restaurant and mini hotel in Avoriaz, where you'll enjoy a typical Savoyard cheese fondue or aperitif in a unique setting.
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Aquariaz
Aquariaz is an aquatic paradise set in the heart of Avoriaz offering a huge water park made up of a gentle flowing indoor river, a slidewinder (an aquatic halfpipe), a toddlers paddling pool and water playhouse, a large pool with natural climbing walls.
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Le Strike Roc Bowling Bar
Located right in the heart of resort, Le Strike Roc is a bowling and gaming bar serving cocktails and snacks. The perfect place to take shelter when the weather draws you indoors.
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Horse drawn sleigh taxis
Avoriaz is a completely pedestrianised resort, no cars, vans or lorries. The best way to travel around, especially if you have little ones or lots of luggage is by horse drawn sleigh.
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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.
Directions
The footpath sets off from the plateau in Avoriaz with quite a steep climb (70m vertical climb) up onto the Avoriaz ridge.
This itinerary then continues downhill, with wooden signposts for Cascade des Brochaux. You'll reach this waterfall in about an hour. After stopping at the waterfall, catch the Mossettes chairlift.
At the top of the chairlift (2,277m) you'll be in Switzerland (yellow footpath signs). Walk down towards the Lac Vert (1,972m) and the refuge (40 minutes). You might bump into the local shepherd with his flock of sheep. From the lake, walk up to the Col des Chesery (1,992m), which marks the French-Swiss border.
From the pass follow signs to the Col de Rochasson (watch out for the mountain bikers).
At the 1,805m altitude marker, fork left towards Lecherette and Lindarets. The footpath crosses a small stream then continues in wide loops down to Lecherette (40 minutes). Return to Avoriaz by the Lindarets Express chairlift.
If coming by car from Morzine or Montriond, start the circuit by leaving your car at Lecherette. From here follow signs for Brochaux and catch the Mossettes chairlift.
