Avoriaz in Summer

Situated about an hour and a half from Geneva, Avoriaz and Morzine are the main areas of the French side of the Portes du Soleil area. Avoriaz is the highest resort of the Portes du Soleil, being perched on a dramatic cliff top overlooking the region.

Morzine is a 20 minute car journey away, or is accessible by the lift system. The rest of the Portes du Soleil area can be reached by road, piste or lift. ... see "Avoriaz Areas & Maps" for more

There are loads of events organised year-round throughout Avoriaz and the Portes du Soleil. From quirky local events to large scale sporting spectacles there is always something worth a gander. In this section, we bring you information about the major annual events in resort, and don't forget to check out our What's On calender for the latest updates. ... see "Avoriaz Events - Summer" for more

During the summer months the main ski-lifts remain open to allow easy access to the mountains for walkers, mountain bikers and climbers. As in the winter, you can purchase tickets for a single trip, multiple journeys or even a season pass and if you have a Portes du Soleil season pass for the previous winter, you can claim 50% discount off the price of a summer season pass.

Throughout the whole of the Portes du Soleil region there are a total of 25 lifts in operation during the summer months, as well as 650km of sign-posted paths, 400 mountain chalets and 10 mountain lakes - offering up a wealth of activities and an unmissable opportunity to see the Alps in all their summer glory! ... see "Avoriaz Lift Pass Options & Prices - Summer" for more

Avoriaz and the Portes du Soleil are linked by a variety of different lifts. The lifts marked on the piste map using straight black lines are of four types; button tow/drag, chair, telecabine and telepherique. They have the corresponding abbreviations; TK for teleski (drag), TS for telesiege (chair), TC for telecabine (gondola) and TPH for telepherique (cable car). For telecabine think bubble car and for telepherique think cable car. Anything prefixed/suffixed with “Express” means a 6 person modern fast chair lift. ... see "Avoriaz Lift System - Summer" for more

The majority of things to do in Avoriaz relate to being outdoors, and whilst there are many organised activities, getting out there is mainly what it is about - at a leisurely pace or at warp speed, it's up to you. The list of activities available in the summer is endless and there is always something to suit everyone; whether it be families with small children, seasoned hikers, thrill-seekers or simply those who want to get away from it all and try something new. ... see "Avoriaz Activities - Summer" for more

As a traffic-free resort Avoriaz offers plenty of convenient parking, public transport and nice pedestrianised streets. Access from the nearby Geneva airport is quick and easy and you may find that to bring a car with you will prove unneccessary! However, should you decide that driving is the best option here is our guide to transport and parking in resort. ... see "Avoriaz Transport & Parking" for more