Avoriaz Resort Information

Resort Information

Here is collection of general resort knowledge compiled from years of responding to email enquiries, getting ourselves lost, finding ourselves, late-night bar conversations, your feedback, plus translations of French brochures. 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 Updating this section is a never-ending task so if we have missed anything out, or you spot that we are out of date or just plain wrong, please do let us know!

Avoriaz Resort Information - Select a subject:

About Avoriaz
	Are there any left luggage facilities in Avoriaz?
	Does Avoriaz have a church?
	How do I get around the resort?
	Is there a launderette in resort?
	What are the local specialities to try?
	When do the shops open?
	When is the best time of year to come?
	Where can I change money?
	Where can I pickup emails?
	Where should I go for sun and a good mountain restaurant?
Activities & Skiing
	Can I do my own maintenance or should I take my equipment to a shop?
	Do the ski schools speak English?
	Have recently bought my first snowboard, should I be doing anything to the board (i.e. waxing or the like) before taking it out on the slopes?
	How can I avoid having my skis/board stolen?
	How often should I have my skis and/or snowboard serviced?
	I don’t ski/snowboard - what is there for me to do?
	Should I get ski & travel insurance?
	Should I have lessons?
	Should I hire or buy equipment?
	Should I wait until I get to resort to purchase a new pair of skis or snowboard?
	What are the 10 Rules of Ski Safety?
	What is telemark skiing?
	What should I do if my skis get stolen?
	What’s the difference between Telemark, Alpine Touring and Regular Alpine skis?
	Where can I go mountain-biking?
Children
	Are there any free activities, or discounts, including those for children?
	At what age should my child start skiing?
	Can I take my baby to a ski resort?
	Do the ski schools have English speaking instructors?
	When are the French School Holidays this year?
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
	Do I need a work permit?
	How can I get a job in Avoriaz?
	What sorts of jobs are available?
Health
	Can I drink the water?
	Can I get sunburnt in winter?
	How can I reduce the risks of injury?
	What are the commonest injuries?
	What exercises should I do before my holiday?
	What is an E111 form and do I need one?
	Will I suffer from altitude sickness?
Lift System & Passes
	Are there any free lifts in Avoriaz?
	How much does a lift-pass cost for Avoriaz?
	What date do the lifts open (and close)?
	What do the different abbreviations for lift types mean on the piste map?
	What else do I need to know about the lifts in general?
	Where can I get a copy of the winter piste maps?
Ski Area
	Can I cross country ski in the Avoriaz / Portes du Soleil valley?
	Can I picnic at any of the mountain restaurants?
	Is snowboarding allowed in Avoriaz?
	What are the different ski areas in the Portes du Soleil region like?
	What do the different colours on the piste map mean?
	What is the Portes du Soleil like for beginners?
	Which mountain restaurants should I try?
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?