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Skiing without frontiers, traffic-free, great snow record. The highest resort out of the 12 in the vast Portes du Soleil area. Reputed to be Europe's snowboard capital. Short airport transfers, good for families and nursery slopes. Avoriaz is futuristic, but with some individuality.
In favour of Avoriaz:This is an ideal base for exploring the extensive Portes du Soleil ski region Avoriaz was one of the first purpose-built French ski resort. Skiing is seemingly limitless. An excellent variety of skiing for all standards, from blue cruising runs and red pistes in wide open sunny bowls to wooded avenues, not to mention the infamous Swiss "wall" below the French-Swiss border, with moguls big enough to eat you up! Three competing ski schools and two snowboard schools. Children's snowboard village from 6 to 16 years. "Children's Village" for children aged 3-16 years. Two baby lifts. The enigmatic architectural style follows the contour of the mountains. The village has a reception area, nursery for children from 3 years, playroom, and restaurant. Avoriaz is totally car-free. Cars have to be parked at the entrance to the resort. Horse-drawn sleighs or snow cats transport people and their luggage from the car parks to their accommodation.
Disadvantages Non-traditional architecture. Mountain restaurants are limited. Very few good high standard hotels. No real high altitude terrain for snow sure skiing. Fairly expensive compared to other villages, which form part of the Portes du Soleil area. Lively nightlife.
Non-Skiing Activities Sports centre with Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, squash courts, sleigh rides, ice skating rink, bowling. Entertainment: Children's Christmas Show, Carnival in February and Hip Hop show in March. At night: dining under the ice, firework displays, sledging at night, cinema, 10 bars, 2 pubs, 26 restaurants, 2 night clubs.
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