Important info: Purpose-built, car-free and constructed higher up about the cliffs, Avoriaz is attached towards the gigantic Portes du Soleil area and features 650km of piste, half in France and half in Switzerland. Overnight accommodation is primarily self-catered rentals in ski-in, ski-out blocks run by big tour providers.
Great for: Families eager to attempt some more advanced skiing. Great black runs and demanding reds in Portes du Soleil, for the piste-lovers – 3 snowparks in Avoriaz for freestylers. Those looking for off-piste will discover tree runs, powder bowls and cliff drops.
Added bonus: Excellent for beginners, too, with loads of room for the first-timer. And also the resort is so compact, you can send the kids out to get the morning croissants.
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