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Here is collection of general resort knowledge compiled from our many years of living and working in the resort, of responding to your email enquiries, getting ourselves lost, finding ourselves, late-night bar conversations, listening to your feedback, plus translations of official resort literature. We have put this resource together to help you out when you are planning a trip to the resort. Updating this section is a never-ending task so if we have missed anything out, or you spot that we are out of date or just plain wrong, please do let us know!
About Avoriaz

 

Eating Out: What are the local specialities to try?

 

Emails: Where can I pick up my emails?

 

Events: What are the main events throughout the year?

 

Money: Where can I change/draw out money?

 

Nightlife: Are there any nightclubs or late night bars in Avoriaz?

 

Nightlife: Where can I go for après-ski?

 

Parking: Where can I park in resort and how much does it cost?

 

Services: Are there any left luggage facilities in Avoriaz?

 

Services: Is there a church in Avoriaz?

 

Services: Is there a launderette in Avoriaz?

 

Shopping: What hours are the shops open?

 

Smoking: Are there any non-smoking bars and restaurants in Avoriaz?

 

The Resort: I’ve never been to Avoriaz, what is it like?

 

The Resort: When is the best time of year to come to Avoriaz?

 

Travel: How do I get around Avoriaz?

 

Travel: How do I get to and from Avoriaz?

 

Water: Can I drink the water?

Activities

 

Biking: Where can I go mountain biking in Avoriaz?

 

Biking: Where can I hire a bike in Avoriaz (inc MTB/Road Bike/Happy Shopper/etc)?

 

Climbing: Is there an indoor climbing wall in Avoriaz?

 

Cross Country Skiing: Can you cross country ski in Avoriaz?

 

Health & Fitness: Can I go swimming in Avoriaz?

 

Health & Fitness: Is there a gym in Avoriaz?

 

Non-Skiers: I don't ski or board - is there anything for me to do?

 

Paragliding: What is paragliding and can I do it in Avoriaz?

 

Summer: What is there to do in the summer?

 

Water Sports: Who can I go rafting and canyoning with in Avoriaz?

Children

 

Activities: Can you suggest some suitable activities for children?

 

Babies: Can I take my baby to a ski resort?

 

Childcare: Are there any crèches/babysitting/child-minding services in Avoriaz?

 

Discounts: Are there any family rates or child discounts on lift passes?

 

School Holidays: When are the French School Holidays this year?

 

Skiing: At what age should my child start skiing?

Driving

 

Do I need a car in resort?

 

Do I need to carry chains in the car (often a paying optional extra in car-hire)?

 

How long does it take to drive to Avoriaz from the UK?

 

What else should I know about driving in France?

 

Where can I park in Avoriaz?

Employment

 

Job Hunting: How Can I Get a Job in Avoriaz?

 

Job Hunting: What Sort Of Jobs Are Available?

 

Work Permits: Do I Need a Work Permit?

Health & Medical

 

Altitude: Will I suffer from altitude sickness?

 

EHIC Card: What is the EHIC card and do I need one?

 

Fitness: What exercises should I do before my holiday?

 

Injury: What are the commonest injuries and how can I avoid them?

 

Medical: Where is the nearest hospital to Avoriaz?

 

Sunburn: Can I get sunburnt in winter?

 

Water: Can I drink the water in Avoriaz?

Lift System & Passes

 

Access: Can I take my dog/Gran/bike/goldfish... on the lifts?!

 

Free Lifts: Are there any free lifts in Avoriaz?

 

Insurance: What is Carré Neige insurance?

 

Lift Passes: How much does a lift pass cost for Avoriaz?

 

Lift Passes: What lift passes are available in the summer?

 

Lift Passes: Which lift pass should I buy?

 

Lift Types: What do the different abbreviations for lift types mean on the piste map?

 

Live Info: How do I know what lifts are open and what the weather is like before I decide to get out of bed?

 

Opening/Closing: What dates do the lifts open and close?

 

Opening/Closing: What time do the lifts open and close?

 

Photos: Do I need a photograph for my lift pass?

 

Ski Area: Where can I get a copy of the piste maps?

Ski Area

 

Cross-Country Skiing: Can I Cross-Country Ski in Avoriaz?

 

Piste Maps: What Do the Different Colours of Piste Refer to on the Maps?

 

Piste Maps: Where Can I Get a Copy of the Piste Map?

 

Restaurants: Can I Picnic at Any of the Mountain Restaurants?

 

Restaurants: Which Mountain Restaurants Should I Try?

 

Ski Area: Can You Suggest Some Itineraries to Follow?

 

Ski Area: What Are the Different Ski Areas in Portes du Soleil Like?

 

Ski Area: What’s Avoriaz Like for Skiers/Snowboarders?

 

Ski Area: Where Do I Go in the Portes du Soleil For...Beginners/Bad Weather/Bumps/Off-Piste/etc?

 

Snowpark: Is There a Snowpark in Avoriaz?

Skiing & Snowboarding

 

Equipment: How Do I Go About Buying the Right Equipment?

 

Equipment: Should I Hire or Buy My Skis/Snowboard?

 

Equipment: What Different Types of Snowboards Are There?

 

Equipment: What Do I Need to Know About Maintaining My Skis/Snowboard?

 

Equipment: What Is the Difference Between Télémark, Cross-Country, Alpine Touring and Regular Alpine Skis?

 

Equipment: Where Can I Hire Skis/Snowboards/Avalanche Transceivers/Other Equipment?

 

Facilities: Are There Any Ski Lockers Near to the Pistes/Lifts?

 

Facilities: What Facilities Are There for Disabled Skiers in Avoriaz?

 

Insurance: Should I Get Ski & Travel Insurance?

 

Lessons: Do the Instructors Speak English?

 

Lessons: Should I Have Lessons?

 

Lessons: Which Ski School Should I Use?

 

Skiing & Snowboarding: Can I Cross-Country Ski in Avoriaz?

 

Skiing & Snowboarding: What Are the 10 Rules of Ski Safety?

 

Skiing & Snowboarding: When Do the Mountain Huts Open and Close for the Season?

 

Skiing & Snowboarding: Where Can I Get More Information On the Climbing/Mountaineering/Skiing/Touring Routes?

 

Theft: What Should I Do If My Skis/Snowboard Get Stolen?

Travel & Transport

 

Can I get to Avoriaz by train from the UK?

 

How do I find the best flight deals?

 

How do I get from the airport to Avoriaz?

 

How do you go about arranging a 'DIY' holiday?

 

How should I pack my skis and/or snowboard?

 

Planes, trains or automobiles - which method is easiet to reach Avoriaz?

 

Saturday or Sunday travel?

 

Where can I book flights from the UK?

 

Where is the nearest station?

 

Which are the nearest airports?

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