Avoriaz dominates the valley above Morzine with it’s space age architecture seeming to grow straight out of the sheer cliffs below. The heart of the offers a true ski in/ski out experience and gives direct access to the whole of the area. It’s a car free resort that can be reached by cable car or by a winding road, with car parking at the edge of town.

For the dedicated skier, not only does Avoriaz offer some of the best skiing in the area but it’s the prime jumping off point to explore the Portes du Soleil.   The area can be divided into three sectors: Les Hauts Forts, principally reds and blacks and the highest skiing in the area, Chavannette, the sunniest and generally most popular sector and the Lindarets valley which separates Avoriaz from Chatel.

Avoriaz Village

With its wood clad buildings and architecture blending with the surrounding rocky cliffs Avoriaz has a unique atmosphere which is exploited by the annual SciFi and fantasy film festival. Also unique is the ability to get around much of the village through a network of tunnels and lifts to avoid the elements. Once outdoors there are a few streets but the layout is quite simple. Bars restaurants and shops look out onto the thoroughfares with the majority in the main square.

There are quite a few bars in Avoriaz. The Place has live music and is always packed with people preparing to hit the town after a day on the slopes. The Tavillion and Globetrotters bars are more relaxed and not so animated. If you're after a trendy bar to hang out in try Shooters. The best nightclub is Le Choucas frequented by locals and tourists alike.  

In Avoriaz, many of the restaurants used at lunchtime will be equally frequented at night. For a more special and international experience, the Hotel Les Dromonts has a less formal brasserie and an impressive restaurant that offers upmarket evening dining.

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