Luxury Ski Chalet Holidays in Avoriaz

With lifts running in all directions, Avoriaz is widely regarded as the best place to ski the entire Porte du Soleil area from, its interlinking cross-boarder lift system is quick and modern allowing skiers to maximise their time on the slopes. lifts running up to 2,260 metres and a diverse selection of on-piste beginner to intermediate friendly terrain, Avoriaz caters for an excellent range of skiers and snowboarders.

Avoriaz plays up its position near the Portes du Soleil’s infamous Chavanette or ‘Swiss Wall’ run, this technically advanced mogul run is one that many wish to tick off their ski run bucket list. The better adventures are exploring the off-piste from the backside of the Pointe de Mossette or with a bit more effort, the ridge toward Pointe de Chésery.

The sheer volume of ski-in/ski-out luxury apartments makes Avoriaz a fantastic place for children and beginners to ski, there really aren’t many resorts that can match it. The village is also stacked with features  and facilities to entertain and teach children the joys of skiing, the ESF Village Des Enfants in the centre being a particularly special place for little ones. Taking children from the games of 3 – 16, there are no shortage of option available for parents looking to give their children the best chance to learn to ski on holiday.

Avoriaz also has a selection of the most modern lifts in the surrounding area, from chairlifts to large Gondolas connecting the rest of the Portes du Soleil allowing brilliant access further afield and ensuring queues move quickly.

Beginners will be delighted with  will delight the vast majority of the wide open and easy nature of pistes. The blue run from Pointe de Mossette to Ardent is around 8 to 10km, making it the perfect place to practise and improve on technique to master new aspects of skiing.

In the hamlet of Les Lindarets you will finding some cute and rustic chalets offering a number of good options for lunches on the hill.

The Jolly Cremailliere has wanderful chanterelle mushrooms and a lovely atmosphere and on a good day the Terrasse is just the perfect place to be.

The rustic Grenouille du Marais located at the top of the Morzine gondola has great views and food. At the top of the Swiss wall, you will find the Refuge des Brocheaux and the Pas de Chavanette which have both been recommended.

More pricey than most is the Table du Marche, which is found in the hotel Dromonts, the food there is excellent and worth it. For good food and value for money then try; Fontaines Blanches for Savoyarde food, Douchka for its tasty Moroccan dishes and Intrets for its pizzas. For a more cosy meal out the head to the Au Briska. For cheap and cheerful, Changabanga is the best place for burgers etc.

New Generation offer a great team of instructors teaching ski, snowboard, group and private lessons to any age or ability.

Peak Snow Sports  (https://www.peaksnowsports.com/) have been operational since 2006 and have an excellent selection of friendly British instructors holding International ski teacher diplomas contacting.

Ski Beyond (skibeyond.co.uk) is a small specialist British-run ski school that teaches adults or children with private or small-group lessons.  All abilities are taught but they specialise in taking existing skiers to a higher level with, for example, classes to help you conquer a fear of skiing ice or preparing you to master moguls.