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Avoriaz Activities - Indoor / Bad Weather
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If you are unlucky enough to find yourself in Avoriaz when the rain is pouring and the wind is howling, or if you simply want to have a day off all of those extreme sports you've put your body through, there's no shortage of things for you to do in Avoriaz. Whether you fancy some pampering at a spa, want to catch a movie at the cinema, or take the kids to the sports park; here's a few suggestions to keep you entertained during your stay. |
| Arcades & 10 Pin Bowling |
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Avoriaz has its very own bowling alley - "Le Studio 9" - on Place des Dromonts. Open daily from 2pm to 3am you can entertain yourself with ten pin bowling, snooker, video games, table football, pinball and a dancing machine! Bowling costs €8.50 per person, per game and includes rental shoes. |
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last updated 30-May-2008 |
| Beauty, Spa & Massage |
If you are not here for the outdoors ‘extreme’ lifestyle and would prefer a more relaxing break in Avoriaz, then you'll be pleased to hear that there is an altogether more pleasurable experience to be had at one of the many Spa and Beauty centres in town. There are a number of excellent beauticians in the town, offering massages, facials, manicures and body treatments - all designed to meet your needs, whether it be a hen weekend, or a day of girlie pampering for you and your friends.
Check out our Spas & Salons listings for further information. (Gentlemen, this is not a ladies restricted activity though, it's just as applicable for all you 'real men' out there who are not afraid to indulge in a spot of off-piste pampering!)
Of course, with all the sporting activities in Avoriaz, there are many qualified physiotherapists and masseurs in town to help take your daily stresses, aches and pains away. You can find details of local masseurs, phsiotherapists and holistic practiioners in our Health & Fitness section. |
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last updated 30-May-2008 |
| Cinema |
Avoriaz cinema is a good option for a rainy day; it has 2 screens, Dolby Surround Sound and shows the latest French and international films. If you want to see an English-language film find out beforehand whether it is being shown in French, English (version originale) or with subtitles (sous-titres). Watching a film with subtitles can be a great way to learn a few new French phrases - their usefulness will depend entirely on the kind of film you are watching though! Click here for contact details.
Avoriaz was the 'little brother' to Cannes for over 20 years with its annual 'Avoriaz Fabulous Film Festival'. Attracting big names such as Robert de Niro and Roman Polanski the festival showcased films such as Steven Spielberg's 'Duel' and Brian de Palma's 'Carrie'. |
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last updated 30-May-2008 |
| Fitness & Sports Centre |
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The Salle Altiform on Route des Rennes offers a range of fitness classes including Body Balance, stretching, toning, step class, Power Plate and the like. There is also an 'Espace Balneo' (spa suite) with sauna, hamman (steam room) and jacuzzi. You can pay for individual classes/gym sessions at each visit or purchase a Pass'Forme which gives you multi-activity access. The centre is open from 2pm-8.30pm Sunday to Friday and from 5pm-8pm on Saturday (times may vary throughout the year, please check in resort for latest schedules). Access is restricted to those aged 15 years and over.
The Body Form fitness studio has a selection of gym equipment for body building and cardio training. The studio is open daily from 4.30pm-7.30pm, but is closed on Saturdays. Entry is €6.
You can also have a run round the Fitness Trail, a running track that has exercise aparatus at points along the route. The trail starts just behind the Tourist Office and takes you through the woods and alongside the River Dranse before coming back into Avoriaz via the Plateau. Anyone is welcome to use the Fitness Trail - free of charge!
You can also join in Aquagym classes at the Piscine d'Avoriaz during the summer, €6 per session.
The Palais des Sports in nearby Morzine is equipped with an indoor climbing wall, an ice rink and a gym. In the pleasant surroundings of the Parc des Dérêches are the Olympic swimming pool, skate park, tennis courts, a horse riding centre and a children’s petting farm. Many of the outdoor activities are only open during the summer months but the climbing wall and ice rink are definitely a big hit when the winter weather isn’t looking too promising!
Please see our Health & Fitness listings for addresses and contact details. |
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last updated 15-Aug-2008 |
| Tennis & Squash |
Avoriaz has 10 tennis courts and a number of squash courts available for hire around the resort. They hold a weekly tournament throughout the summer, open to anyone who fancies giving it a shot!
For those of you who really like to build up a sweat there are also squash courts at the Sports Park in Morzine. |
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last updated 30-May-2008 |
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