Avoriaz is a south-facing resort that is nestled in the heart of the Franco-Swiss area of the Portes du Soleil. Built in the early 70's, Avoriaz is set apart by its mimetic architecture that blends perfectly into its surroundings. Avoriaz is a pedestrian resort where you never have to take off your skis, a paradise for kids and teenagers, the kingdom of new snow sports.
Pay parking obligatory at the entrance of the resort.
Altitude: 1800-2460m.
Ski area.
Downhill Skiing:
> The Domaine des Portes du Soleil.
650km of runs linked to 14 French and Swiss resorts.
289 runs: 41 green, 109 blue, 110 red, 29 black.
9 snowparks, 3 permanent half-pipes, 4 boarder-cross.
> The Domaine d'Avoriaz.
150km of runs
47 : 5 green, 22 blue, 15, red, 5 black
3 snowparks. The last one, the "snowpark of the Chapel", is located at the resort's entrance.
Cross country skiing: 250km of trails for the Portes du Soleil, 45km at Avoriaz.
Activities.
Skating rink, ice diving, paragliding, hiking, snowshoeing, dog sledding, squash, hammam, Altiform fitness center…
Movie theatre, bowling, restaurants, bars, and night clubs.
www.avoriaz.com
Resort information given for informational purposes only.
In Avoriaz, the residences are multi-storey buildings built right in the middle of the resort. Their wood clad façades blend into the original architectural style of the site. "Les Alpages I & II" are located in the heart of the resort close to all of the shops and activities. The Cédrat is about 500 meters from the centre of the resort (paid shuttles to downtown) and close to the local essential shops items.
The advantages of winter:
Possibly of reserving your ski-pass in a package.
In all of the apartments (*):
Kitchen area fully equipped with an electric stove, refrigerator, mini-oven, and dishwasher (except certain studios in Alpage II, and all in Cédrat). Bathroom and WC separate (except in Cédrat). Balcony for most of the apartments.
4-person studio (20 to 24 m²):
Living room with 2 sofabeds, sleeping area with bunkbeds in entrance.
4-5 person two room apartment (from 23 to 28 m²):
Living room 2 single sofabeds of wich one is a trundle bed. Bedroom with a double bed.
6-7 person two room apartment (from 25 to 35 m²):
Living room with 2 single sofabeds of wich one is a trundle bed. Bedroom with 1 double bed and a small bedroom with bunkbeds.
(*) All descriptions are given for informational purposes only and are by no means contractual.
FRANCE LOCATION
Résidences Alpages I & II et Cédrat
74110 AVORIAZ
Tél. 00 33 (0)4 50 74 28 30
By road :
From the south : Motorway A6 direction "Lyon", then A43 to "Chambéry" and A41 to "Annecy", then A40 exit "Cluses. Direction "Taninges" on road D902 to "Morzine", then D338 to "Avoriaz".
From the north : Motorway A6 to "Mâcon", then A40 by "Genèva", exit "Cluses". Direction "Taninges" on road D902 to "Morzine", then D338 to "Avoriaz".
Avoriaz is a pedestrian area, paying car parks (open air or multi-storey) are obligatory and located at the entrance (information at the tourist office or on www.avoriazparkings.com).
By train :
"Cluses" railway station (42 km).
"Thonon" railway station (45 km).
transfer by Coach or taxi.
By air :
Geneva International airport (80 km).
"Annecy" Airport (96 km).
"Lyon-St Exupéry" Airport (200 Km).
SERVICES AT THE RESIDENCE:
Telephone : No
TV jack : Yes
Elevators : Yes
Public telephones : No
Balcony : Yes (for most of them)
Ski lockers : Yes
PRICES:
Depending on availabilities
Sheets and towels rental : Sheets 9.50€/single bed - 13.50€/double bed ; disposable sheets 6€/single bed - 9€/double bed ; towels 6.50€/pers.
Baby cot rental : 25 €/week
Animals : 35 €/week
Housekeeping : The apartment should be returned clean (vacuumed and washed, dishes washed, trash bins emptied, blankets folded).
If it is not, a housekeeping fee shall be charged (Studio/42€ - 2 room/48€ - 3 room/61€).
OTHER INFORMATION:
Parking (only an indication): The resort is an all pedestrian area and there are obligatory pay parking lots at the entrance of the resort.
Rides to the residences in a sleigh or a snowcat (prices may vary depending on the destination). Individual sleigh service available for transporting your baggage.
Apartments equipped for handicapped individuals: No
Tourist tax according to the current prices, to be paid on arrival.
200€ deposit to be paid on arrival.