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Avoriaz Maps & Timetables
| Maps & Timetables for Avoriaz |
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.
To help you get your bearings, in this section you will find area maps showing you the layout of the land, detailed street maps, activity area maps, and lift & piste maps for the whole area. |
| Town Maps for Avoriaz |
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The resort map of Avoriaz should give you a good idea of how the town is laid out and where to find the main attractions. We have also included an overview map of this part of the Alps, so that you can see where Morzine lies in relation to its neighbouring resorts.
Avoriaz Resort Map
Avoriaz in Summer
Regional Overview
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last updated 15-May-2008 |
| Lift & Piste Maps for Avoriaz & Portes du Soleil |
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The Portes du Soleil piste map gives you a broad picture of how all the areas (Morzine, Avoriaz, Les Gets etc) are connected. For a more detailed map when you get on the mountain, pick up a paper copy of the piste maps from the lift company when you buy your pass.
Portes du Soleil Piste Map
Map of 'The Stash' Snow Park
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last updated 25-Apr-2008 |
| Activity Maps for Avoriaz |
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This great map of the Portes du Soleil covers both the French and Swiss sides of the area, shows footpaths for hikers, and mountain biking runs. More detailed maps with specific hikers or bikers information can be bought from the Tourist Office and most newsagents (Maison de la Presse).
Portes du Soleil Hiking & MTB Map
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last updated 15-May-2008 |
| Public Transport in Avoriaz |
Public transport in Avoriaz is very good and definitely of a more novel variety than your average ski resort! As a car free resort, the only traffic you will see are horse drawn sleighs and shuttles, thus preserving the environment and ensuring your well-being. This means that you are not able to drive to your accommodation or around town but all apartments are ski-in/ski-out and the resort amenities are right on your doorstep. However, the transport options at your disposal are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
On arrival in Avoriaz, there are baggage sleds available at the entrance points to the resort as well as at the base of each residence to help you manoeuvre your luggage to and from your apartment. They work like supermarket trolleys and require a 1 coin to release one which you get back when you return it to one of the tying up points. There are plenty to go round so dont hog them and keep them in your apartment!
Horse drawn sleighs are also available from 8am to 7pm, 7 days a week. With 28 sleighs and around 100 horses they are a common sight on the streets and one of the highlights of visiting Avoriaz. Journey prices range from 5 - 13 depending on how far you want to go and luggage is charged at 2 per bag. You can pick one up at the entrance of the resort (Accueil), the outdoor parking P2, the top station of the Prodains cable car and in the centre of town. They also offer various scenic trips around the resort for 15 - 35.
You will also see a fleet of shuttles zipping around the resort which look a little like minibuses on caterpillar tracks. They operate 7 days a week from 7pm to 8am and during the winter cost 8 per family. Throughout the summer season they are 7 per family, or free on presentation of a weekly parking ticket. Individual prices are 1.50 per person from 8am to 10pm and 3 per person from 10pm to 8am. |
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last updated 15-May-2008 |
| Bus & Train Timetables for Avoriaz |
| WINTER BUS TIMETABLE - LES PRODAINS / GENEVA |
| This service runs from 22/12/2007 to 12/04/2008, with the exceptions of Christmas Day and 23/03/2008. |
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Daily |
Saturday Only |
Daily |
Saturday Only |
Daily |
| Les Prodains |
8.15 |
11.30 |
14.15 |
15.50 |
17.10 |
| Morzine Train Station |
8.25 |
11.40 |
14.25 |
16.00 |
17.20 |
| Geneva Airport |
10.00 |
13.15 |
15.40 |
17.35 |
18.55 |
| Geneva Train Station |
10.20 |
13.40 |
16.00 |
17.50 |
19.10 |
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| WINTER BUS TIMETABLE - AVORIAZ 1800 / THONON |
| This service runs from 29/12/2007 to 19/04/2008. |
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Saturday & Sunday |
Saturday Only |
Saturday & Sunday |
Sunday Only |
| Avoriaz 1800 |
09.30 |
12.00 |
13.30 |
15.45 |
| Thonon Train Station |
11.00 |
13.30 |
15.00 |
17.15 |
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There is also a Saturday bus transfer throughout the winter from Avoriaz to Cluses, however the times change from week to week so you are best to enquire at the time of booking SAT +33 (0) 450 74 05 05. |
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last updated 25-Apr-2008 |
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