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Essentials
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Resort Height
Avoriaz: 1,800m (5,940ft)
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Transfer time
Geneva to Avoriaz 2 hrs
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Typical costs
· small beer €3 · bottle of house wine €8 · cup of coffee €2.20 · litre of milk €1
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
4
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
5
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So what's it like?
A great modern resort with an enormous 650km of piste and fantastic snow
Set high above Morzine, at 1800m, Avoriaz ski resort is the ideal gateway to 650km of slopes in the Portes du Soleil area. Some of the best skiing in France and Switzerland is accessible with an area pass, from the traditional French villages of Morzine and Les Gets to the high altitude skiing around Avoriaz. For those who like adventure, skiing across the border into Switzerland is not to be missed whilst those who like to stay local can enjoy some of the best snow in the Portes du Soleil. The resort itself is characterised by its bold, modern architecture and has a completely car free centre. The peacefulness that this brings, combined with its stunning mountain top location, makes Avoriaz the ideal place to escape the rat race.
Ski information
Ski Information Beginners
First time skiers are well looked after in the Portes du Soleil area. Avoriaz has perfect nursery slopes next to the resort. Morzine has gentle nursery slopes at Le Pleney and our First Time package is ideal for complete beginners.
Ski Information Intermediates
The Portes du Soleil is a fantastic area for intermediates. The skiing starts on your doorstep and for those who want to venture further, there is the entire Portes du Soleil circuit, with 650kms of runs. Social ski with your Crystal rep to make the most of your stay.
Ski Information Advanced
The Portes du Soleil area has some of the most challenging skiing in France, with over 20 black runs, some of the biggest moguls in the world on the 'Wall' at Avoriaz, endless off-piste possibilities and the hair-raising World Cup Downhill from the top of Les Hauts Forts.
Nightlife
A lively resort with lots to do. Try: the Tavaillon, 'The Place', 'La Cabane' and Globetrotters
Activities
· Sports Centre with sauna & solarium · Parapenting · Sleigh rides (Avoriaz) · Bowling alley · Ice skating · Helicopter rides · Snow shoe walking · For Winter 12/13 a new Aquapark (designed by Center Parcs) will be built in resort with several swimming pools, a water play house and an aquatic halfpipe
Eating out
A vast selection of restaurants from value for money bistros and pizzerias to top quality gourmet establishments. Le Bistro for à la carte and Savoyard specialities, Les Fontaines Blanches for French cuisine and La Boule de Neige for great value pizzas.
Transfer
From Geneva
One way (arrival) from €43pp
Return from €80ppSnow Savers
FREE helmet for kids booking skis and boots
Reduced lift pass prices for seniors +64 yrs
