Avoriaz FAQ
Answers to 35 common questions about skiing in Avoriaz, from snow and lifts to transfers and prices, all from our data.
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- Piste network
- 86 km53.4 mi
- Lifts
- 39
- Top elevation
- 2,243 m7,360 ft
- Ski area
- Portes du Soleil
Every question about Avoriaz
Frequently asked questions
How far is Avoriaz from Geneva airport?
Geneva is about 104 minutes by road from Avoriaz (51.1 km).
How high is Avoriaz?
The highest lift-served point is 2,243 m, with the village at 985 m, a vertical of 1,072 m.
How many km of pistes does Avoriaz have?
Avoriaz has 86 km of marked pistes across 85 runs, measured from OpenStreetMap geometry.
How many lifts does Avoriaz have?
39 lifts (2 gondolas or cable cars, 18 chairlifts and 19 drag lifts).
When does Avoriaz open for 2026/27?
Avoriaz is scheduled to open on 11 December 2026 and close on 18 April 2027. These dates are provisional until the resort confirms them.
Which ski area is Avoriaz in?
Avoriaz is part of Portes du Soleil.
Can you get to Avoriaz by train?
There is no station in the resort itself; the last leg is by road from Geneva.
Is Avoriaz good for beginners?
Avoriaz scores 5.5/10 for beginners; 13% of its piste km is green and we list 6 ski schools.
Is Avoriaz good for families?
Avoriaz scores 6.7/10 for families, with 3 childcare providers listed and 70.9% of its pistes green or blue.
How much snow is there in Avoriaz right now?
0 cm at the base and 0 cm at the top. These depths are modelled from Open-Meteo, not measured by the resort.
How snow-sure is Avoriaz?
Avoriaz scores 4.2/10 for snow reliability.
Does Avoriaz have glacier skiing?
No — Avoriaz has no glacier skiing in the area we map.
Which ski resorts are near Avoriaz?
The closest resorts we cover are Morzine, Les Gets and Villars-sur-Ollon.
How deep is the snow at the top of Avoriaz compared with the base?
0 cm at the top and 0 cm at the base, modelled from Open-Meteo rather than measured by the resort.
Is it snowing in Avoriaz now?
0 cm has fallen in the last 24 hours.
How many runs of each colour does Avoriaz have?
14 green, 46 blue, 16 red and 9 black, 85 in total.
What is the longest run in Avoriaz?
The longest single marked run we measure is 4.6 km.
Where can I download the Avoriaz piste map?
The resort publishes the current map itself; the link on this page goes straight to it, and the lift and piste tables below are generated from OpenStreetMap.
What kinds of lift does Avoriaz have?
2 gondolas or cable cars, 18 chairlifts, 19 drag lifts and 0 magic carpets.
How many lifts does Avoriaz run?
39 lifts serve 85 marked runs.
When do the lifts start turning in Avoriaz?
The first lifts of the 2026/27 season are scheduled for 11 December 2026.
What is the uphill capacity in Avoriaz?
About 55,230 skiers an hour, summed from the lifts we hold capacity figures for.
How many gondolas does Avoriaz have?
2, plus 18 chairlifts.
When does Avoriaz close?
18 April 2027 for the 2026/27 season.
Which airport is closest to Avoriaz?
Geneva, about 104 minutes by road (51.1 km).
How long is the transfer from Geneva to Avoriaz?
About 104 minutes by road over 51.1 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Chambéry Aix les Bains to Avoriaz?
About 120 minutes by road over 92.6 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Bern to Avoriaz?
About 139 minutes by road over 97.4 km, routed by openrouteservice.
Is there a railway station in Avoriaz?
No — the nearest stations are down-valley; the last leg is by road.
Is there childcare in Avoriaz?
3 childcare providers are listed in OpenStreetMap for Avoriaz.
How many ski schools are there in Avoriaz?
6.
How much of Avoriaz is easy skiing?
70.9% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Avoriaz?
985 m, with lifts to 2,243 m.
Are there magic carpets in Avoriaz?
0 magic carpets are mapped in Avoriaz.
Where are the official Avoriaz webcams?
The resort publishes its own camera page; the link on this page goes straight to it.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Open-Meteo