Avoriaz
Avoriaz is a ski resort in the French Alps, east from Geneva and very close to the border with Switzerland.
The resort falls within the 'Portes du Soleil' ski region, along with neighbours Morzine and Les Gets.
It is a pedestrian (car free) resort, and a very unusual one from an architectural point of view - although development of Avoriaz started in the 1960's and didn't follow the 'Alpine chalet' style, it also avoided the 'concrete high rise' style of resort.
The result works very well, with the buildings very well integrated into the landscape, and mirroring design elements from the rocks and cliffs in the immediate area - for example the roof tiles in Avoriaz are of red cedar, and right angles are avoided in the designs where possible.
Transport within the village is in sleighs and carriages, and the ensemble makes for a very attractive skiing location with all facilities close to hand.
Skiing in Avoriaz, and in much of the Portes du Soleil region, is in an attractive setting, with pine-clad mountains around and ski slopes and challenges for all levels of ability.
Summer activities in the mountains are also catered for, and Avoriaz is very well placed to explore this beautiful section of the Alps if you enjoy hiking, mountain biking etc.
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Tourist Classifications for Avoriaz
- approved Station Classée (resort paying particular attention to facilities for tourism)
Places to visit near Avoriaz, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Avoriaz.
See also Avoriaz (version Francais)
