Avoriaz accomodation guide - World Snowboard Guide

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As for the local services, what you get is a wonder of contemporary architecture - a purely purpose-built resort perched way up the mountain with most of the buildings being made of wood. Whatever your opinion on the looks, the resort provides excellent access from all accommodation to the slopes, with riding to your door the norm. Overall, Avoriaz caters well for snowboarders and is not too fancy, in fact, it's pretty damn cheesy and down market. There are heaps of local attractions with a number of sporting complexes and cinemas to help while away your evenings, although most people just party the night away.

Avoriaz village vista
Photo: Gavin Hope

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Eating

Cheese Cheese Cheese. Yes, as in the rest of France, it's pizzas, fondue, and over-priced pieces of meat. Some of the bars do simple pub grub but if you're here for the food, you're in the wrong resort. As far as eating on the hill goes, there are loads of options, spread out too, which is great because it doesn't matter where your favourite area is, you can stop to eat.

Nightlife

Nightlife here is self-contained as you're way up in the mountains, yet, there are still several bars with good tunes and plenty of beer flowing throughout the night. Best to ask a local if anything's going on while you're there, as there're often guest DJ's in town.

Accomodation

There are loads of wooden apartment blocks, with self-catering being the main choice. Prices vary but you can get great deals. Chalet Snowboards +44 (0)1235 767 575 or Snowboard Lodge +44 (0) 01562 743 888 offer good holiday packages and are based close to the slopes. Thomson Holidays +44 (0)870 606 1470 also offer a number of inclusive holiday trips.

As an alternative, you could stay down in Les Prodains. It's not technically Avoraiz but it is just one cable car away from the centre. On offer you'll find chalet style accommodation, including luxury and tailor-made snowboard options.

Avoriaz village
Photo: Gavin Hope

Chalet D'Amo

Prices

Private room
from £21.77

More than your average hostel, we go the extra mileâ?¦ service with a smile! Chalet d'amo is a 14 bed chalet situated on the outskirts of Morzine part of the wonderful Portes du Soleil ski area, great for winter or summer stays. The accommodation price includes a hearty breakfast and we can rustle up dinner on request most evenings for a small extra charge. The chalet also has secure garaging for mountain bike storage in the summer and laundry facilities if needed.

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Facilities
Bar * Credit cards accepte * Car Parking * Self-catering Facili * No curfew * Lockers in dorms * Lounge area * Internet * Restaurant * 24 hour hot showers * Washing machines

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Overall	Atmosphere	Staff	Location	Cleanliness	Facilities	Fun	Value
81%	85%	95%	60%	83%	75%	75%	88%

Les Rhodos Hotel

Prices

Private room
from £26.12

The Rhodos Hotel is situated in central Morzine and offers great accommodation. Recently updated for the winter 2010/2011 season, it has 17 ensuite bedrooms with great views from all the bedrooms and from the terrace. We believe we've found a gem in the heart of Morzine, so why not come and experience it for yourselves! Rates are B&B during the summer and Half Board in winter (from 18th December 2010).

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Facilities
Bar * Credit cards accepte * No curfew * Lounge area * Internet * Pool table(s) * Restaurant * Safety deposit * 24 hour hot showers

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Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Dec to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 37
Cable cars: 1
Gondolas: 2
Chair lifts: 18
Drag lifts: 16
Max people per hour: 47,000
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 50
Total ride area: 95miles (153km)
Longest run: 3miles (5km)

Top lift: 2466m
Vertical drop: 1466m
First lift: 1000m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 54%
Red runs: 33%
Black runs: 13%

Lift Passes

	Low Season			High Season
	EUR	GBP	Average	EUR	GBP	Average
Day Pass	35.00	28.62	-8%	35.00	28.62	-16%
6-Day Pass	188.00	153.71	6%	209.00	170.88	3%
6-Day Linked area Pass	188.00	153.71	0%	209.00	170.88	-5%

	EUR	GBP	Average
Season Pass:	775.00	633.64	31%

Lift Passes:
Day pass to snowboard park area: 20.50 euros
Full day pass: 35euros (Saturday 25.50 euros)
Day pass to Ports du Soleil area: 41euro,
6 days: 209 euros
Lift times:8.30am to 4.00pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 9m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 17%

Facilities

	EUR	GBP
Days Rental of Board & Boots:	22.00	17.99
4hr Group Lesson (full day):	32.00	26.16
4hr Private Lesson (full day):	75.00	61.32

Snowboard Schools: Lessons from 35euros/hr
6 days from 150 euros
Snowboard Hire: Board hire from 150 euros/week
Night Riding: : No

Other activities

Heliboarding: : Arranged for nearby Italy with a minimum of 4 people, from 240 euros/pp excluding guide
Snowmobiles: Not available

Further information

www.avoriaz.com/
Email:info@avoriaz.com

Good resort with excellent freeriding and carving areas. The main problem with Avoriaz are the crowds and long lift queues.

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ON THE SLOPES: Very good
OFF THE SLOPES: Okay
MONEY WISE: This is a very affordable place if you take a package tour trip. Prices for all main services are reasonable.

HALFPIPE: Yes - 1
TERRAIN PARK: Yes - 5
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:A few

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