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Avoriaz Opening Dates 2026/27

Avoriaz opens on 11 December 2026 and closes on 18 April 2027 for the 2026/27 season (provisional, from the resort's website).

Snowy ski resort with slopes, skis, and snowboards under the bright winter sun.

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Piste network
86 km53.4 mi
Lifts
39
Top elevation
2,243 m7,360 ft
Ski area
Portes du Soleil
Pre-seasonOpens in 81 days · ProvisionalOfficial season page

2026/27 season

Opens
11 December 2026
Closes
18 April 2027

Provisional Dates have not yet been confirmed by the resort.

Source

Season by season

Season dates for Avoriaz
SeasonOpensClosesGlacierVerified
2026/2711 December 202618 April 2027Provisional

Early and late season

  • Snowmaking helps the resort open early and stay open late in the season.

Frequently asked questions

When does Avoriaz open for 2026/27?

11 December 2026, provisionally — the resort has not confirmed it yet.

When does Avoriaz close?

18 April 2027 for the 2026/27 season.

How long is the season in Avoriaz?

128 days between the scheduled opening and closing dates.

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).

Which ski area is Avoriaz in?

Avoriaz is part of Portes du Soleil.

Data updated · Sources: The resort’s official website