Avoriaz, Mountain ski resort in Morzine, France.
Located at 1800 meters altitude, Avoriaz offers 600 kilometers of slopes with multiple snow zones connecting French and Swiss territories in Portes du Soleil.
The ski resort, designed by architect Jacques Labro in 1967, introduced a pedestrian-only concept that transformed winter tourism in the French Alps.
The resort includes four winter sports zones that accommodate different skill levels, featuring wooden structures and natural elements integrated into snowparks.
The resort operates from December to April, with horse-drawn sleds providing transportation services throughout the snow-covered streets.
The architectural design exhibits angular cedar-clad buildings that mirror the mountain silhouette, earning recognition as significant 20th-century heritage.
Location: Morzine
Architects: Jacques Labro
Elevation above the sea: 2,254 m
Part of: Portes du Soleil
Address: CHEF LIEU 74110 Morzine
Website: http://avoriaz.com
GPS coordinates: 46.19254,6.77029
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
The French Alps encompass several hundred kilometers of ski slopes spread across various mountain ranges. Ski areas such as the Three Valleys, linking Courchevel, Meribel, and Val Thorens, or Paradiski, connecting La Plagne and Les Arcs, provide extensive networks suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. In Chamonix, the Mont Blanc massif offers technical descents, while high-altitude resorts like Tignes and Les Deux Alpes ensure snow cover thanks to their glaciers. Facilities include efficient ski lifts and simplified access from the valleys. Some resorts like Avoriaz stand out for their car-free organization, while others like Val d'Isère and Alpe d'Huez attract skiers with their significant elevation changes and long runs. These destinations enable winter sports from December to April, with opportunities for summer skiing on certain glaciers.
Portes du Soleil
3.4 km
Lac de Montriond
3.7 km
Mont de Grange
7.8 km
Dents Blanches
8.1 km
Hauts-Forts
2.7 km
Col de Bretolet
5.9 km
Pointe des Mossettes
3.6 km
Pointe de Nyon
6.3 km
Lac de Morgins
8.6 km
Pointe de Nantaux
6.1 km
Pointe de Chésery
2.8 km
Église de Morgins
8.4 km
Altalumina
8.7 km
Tête du Géant
4.7 km
Pointe de Fornet
3.7 km
Aeolian organ
8.3 km
Église de la Visitation de Marie de Montriond
5.8 km
Pointe de Vorlaz
2.7 km
Pointe du Midi
7.7 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges-Saint-Bernard-et-Saint-Martin de Vonnes
9 km
Chapelle de l'Essert
9 km
Col de la Joux Verte
1.2 km
Chalets de Lens
5.8 km
Golf Club Avoriaz
870 m
Chapelle des Mouilles
6.9 km
Cascades de Nyon
5.8 km
Residential house
9.2 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne d'Abondance
6.4 kmReviews
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