Just a few minutes away from Morzine the sister town of Avoriaz can be found perched dramatically on the high cliffs at the head of the valley. This magnificent resort was the brainchild of Olympic gold medalist Jean Vuarnet and was constructed on the high pastures that belonged to the commune of Morzine. Avoriaz was designed and constructed sympathetically to its surroundings, unlike the many other resorts that emerged in the 1960's and 70's, and today despite its continuing expansion it prides itself on being at the forefront of sustainable development for winter resorts. Its slopes cater for all abilities and tend to be the preferred destination for the more adventurous visitors, whether they seek fresh powder, challenging bumps or a tough snow park in which to test their freestyle skills. Avoriaz serves a dual purpose for visitors to Morzine. It can act as an insurance policy in the event of poor snow conditions, as with a height difference of over 1000m you can be sure to find colder temperatures and a snow-cover that extends the season into early May most years. The second function of Avoriaz is as a gateway to the largest interlinked ski area in the world. When Vuarnet opened the resort in 1972 he also opened up some fantastic snowfields that had previously seemed a world away, and Avoriaz became the jewel in the crown of the Portes du Soleil area. Nowadays visitors can use its vast and efficient lift network to access the skiing in several Swiss villages, and with so many options and so little time, every skier of every standard will be spoilt for choice!

All our Morzine holiday prices include complimentary transport to and from the access lift for Avoriaz (5 minutes by minibus) if required. From Les Gets it is easy enough to access Avoriaz too. By skiing over the hill to Morzine you will be in a position to either travel by free bus or via the Super Morzine cable car to reach Avoriaz.

The official tourism web site will give a detailed insight into what to expect on a visit to Avoriaz: www.avoriaz.com