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Avoriaz
Born in the 1960s without a single car, Avoriaz 1800 is an entirely pedestrian village-resort with iconic angular architecture, ski-in ski-out, gateway to the international Portes du Soleil ski area — a renowned family and freestyle playground.
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At a glance
Price
2025-26 season rates — Avoriaz adult day pass €57 · Portes du Soleil adult day €72 · season €1,277
Best season
Winter (skiing) · resort also lively in summer (mountain biking, hiking)
Parking
3 covered car parks (Plateau, Falaise, Proclou), 1,730 spaces in total, open 24/7 (8 charging points at Plateau). Outdoor car park: 600 spaces, 800 m from the resort entrance, 24/7; free in summer, in winter 1 day 14€, week 82€, season 390€. Prodains car park (Prodains Express gondola): 540 spaces (zones P0 <12h, P1 >12h), free in summer, in winter 1 day 26€, 7 days 182€, 45 min free/day. Covered car parks in winter: 1st hour free, 1 day 18€, week 100€; in summer 1h 1.20€ up to season 180€.
Altitude
Resort at 1 800 m · summit not specified
Wheelchair access
Accessible · 3 sledge-chairs (Lugicap) that fit any 4-wheel manual wheelchair for getting around on the pedestrian paths, available at the Tourist Office, the Resort Reception and at the top of the Prodains cable car (on request, 1,000€ deposit). Adapted skiing (dualski, uniski) with ESF Avoriaz 1800 and Évolution 2. Adapted lifts (wheelchair-compatible), reserved parking, accessible toilets, dedicated reception at the Tourist Office. Lift pass discounts 50% (+ companion) / 20%. Source: Avoriaz — Site officiel (Tourisme et handicap)
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Price
Adulte (26 à 64 ans) 1 jour Avoriaz
57,00 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — du 20 déc. 2025 au 29 mar. 2026, tarif en caisse ; du 30 mar. 2026 au 19 avr. 2026 : 40,00 €
Enfant (5 à 16 ans) 1 jour Avoriaz
44,00 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — du 20 déc. 2025 au 29 mar. 2026 ; enfant -5 ans gratuit (forfait à retirer en caisse avec justificatif)
Sénior (65 ans et plus) 1 jour Avoriaz
53,00 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — du 20 déc. 2025 au 29 mar. 2026 ; Junior (16 à 25 ans) : 53,00 €
Adulte 1 jour Portes du Soleil
72,00 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — du 12 déc. 2025 au 27 mars 2026 ; du 28 mars 2026 au 19 avr. 2026 : 61,00 €
Adulte 6 jours Portes du Soleil
366,00 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — du 12 déc. 2025 au 27 mars 2026 ; enfant 275,00 €, junior/sénior 329,00 €
Saison Portes du Soleil adulte
1277,00 €Tarifs saison 2025-26 — junior/sénior 1 149,00 €, enfant 958,00 € ; carte main-libre obligatoire 3 €
What is Avoriaz
Avoriaz 1800 is an entirely pedestrian village-resort, in the commune of Morzine, in the Massif du Chablais. Designed from its creation without cars, it is renowned for its iconic angular architecture and its ski-in ski-out buildings: you get around on foot, by sled or by horse-drawn carriage.
The resort is part of the international Portes du Soleil ski area. On its own sector, Avoriaz has 54 pistes (8 green, 27 blue, 14 red, 6 black) served by 35 ski lifts, including the legendary Mur Suisse piste for experts.
Avoriaz is also a freestyle benchmark, with 4 snowparks, a boardercross and several snowcross tracks. On the Nordic side, a 23 km area spread over 7 trails rounds out the offer, for classic cross-country skiing and skating.
Off the slopes, the resort has its own tropical water park, Aquariaz, as well as snowshoe walks, horse-drawn carriage rides, dog sledding, an outdoor ice rink and sledging runs. A few kilometres away, Morzine adds its water park, its ice rink, the Nyon and Brochaux waterfalls, and the beach at Lake Montriond.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Massif / Ski area
Massif du Chablais — Portes du Soleil ski area
Altitude
Resort at 1 800 m · summit not specified
Alpine skiing
54 pistes (8 green, 27 blue, 14 red, 6 black) · km not specified
Ski lifts
35, on Avoriaz's own sector
Cross-country skiing
23 km over 7 trails
Access / Shuttles
100% pedestrian resort, cars forbidden; télécabine des Prodains cable car from the valley car park; Morzine-Avoriaz shuttles
Commune
74110 Morzine (Avoriaz)
Getting there
Nearest SNCF stations: Cluses (approx. 42 km, 1h03) and Thonon (approx. 44 km, 0h59). "Balad'Aulps Bus" service linking Cluses and Thonon-les-Bains to Morzine and Avoriaz. Line UA from the bottom of the Prodains Express gondola to Morzine. Avoriaz is a pedestrian resort (final access by the Prodains gondola or the D338 road).
When to visit
When to visit
Winter for skiing and freestyle; summer for the bike park (mountain biking) and hiking
Winter
Winter season
Winter access window
Open (cleared road)
Winter infrastructure
Nordic skiing · Cross-country skiing · Snowshoeing · Dog sledding
Snow panorama
Not specified
Equipment mandated
Loi Montagne II — winter tyres or chains required (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Avoriaz part of the Portes du Soleil ski area?
Yes. Avoriaz is one of the gateways to the international Portes du Soleil ski area, with its own sector of 54 pistes and 35 ski lifts.
How do you get to Avoriaz, a 100% pedestrian resort?
Cars are forbidden in the resort: you reach Avoriaz by the télécabine des Prodains cable car from the valley car park, and all travel is then done on foot, by sled or by horse-drawn carriage.
What is there to do in Avoriaz besides skiing?
The resort has its own tropical water park, Aquariaz, as well as snowshoeing, horse-drawn carriage rides, dog sledding and an outdoor ice rink. Nearby in Morzine, there is also a water park, an ice rink, the Nyon and Brochaux waterfalls, and the beach at Lake Montriond.
Is Avoriaz suitable for families?
Yes: its ski-in ski-out buildings, its dedicated beginner sectors (Plateau, Proclou), its 8 ski schools and its Aquariaz water park make it a very family-oriented resort, in addition to its renowned freestyle offering.
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