Avoriaz piste map
Located in the northern French Alps above Morzine, Avoriaz 1800 is one of the central resorts within the vast Portes du Soleil ski domain. This international ski area links 12 resorts across France and Switzerland, offering more than 600 km of interconnected pistes, making it one of the largest ski areas in the world. Avoriaz itself provides access to around 150 km of pistes across varied terrain ranging from gentle beginner slopes near the resort centre to steeper descents and freeride areas higher on the mountain. Thanks to its central position within the Portes du Soleil, skiers can easily explore neighbouring resorts such as Morzine, Les Gets, Châtel and the Swiss resorts of Les Crosets and Champéry. The ski area combines wide open alpine slopes, forested descents and multiple freestyle zones including several snowparks and snowcross areas. With numerous lift connections leading directly to other resorts, Avoriaz serves as an important hub for exploring the wider Portes du Soleil ski domain.
Below you can download the latest Avoriaz piste map in PDF format to help you understand how the different sectors of the ski area connect. Further down the page, you’ll also find helpful information about the best ski pistes in Avoriaz for each ability level, along with an overview of the main lift systems serving the resort.
Avoriaz ski area map
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Avoriaz ski area
Avoriaz occupies a central position within the Portes du Soleil, one of the largest international ski areas in the Alps. From the resort, skiers can explore a vast network of pistes that link 12 resorts across France and Switzerland. The terrain above Avoriaz combines high alpine slopes with wooded descents leading toward Morzine and the surrounding valleys. This variety makes the resort suitable for all levels while providing extensive opportunities to explore the wider Portes du Soleil domain.
Avoriaz ski area overview
- Resort altitude: 1,800 m
- Highest lift: 2,277 m
- Vertical drop: 1,446 m
- Skiable terrain: 153 km of pistes
- Total ski area (Portes du Soleil): 600 km of pistes
- Number of pistes: 55
- Types of pistes: 8 green, 27 blue, 14 red and 6 black
- Snowparks: 4
- Boardercross: 1
- Snowcross zones: 4
Avoriaz's main ski sectors by ability
- For beginner skiers and families Avoriaz offers several wide and gently sloping pistes. The Proclou piste is a gentle blue run that winds through woodland and leads toward beginner zones close to the resort. Nearby, the Bleue du Fornet offers smooth terrain that is well suited for learning and practising turns. Many beginner slopes start directly from the resort centre, allowing new skiers to progress comfortably while enjoying scenic mountain views.
- Intermediate skiers will find a wide range of cruising runs across the Avoriaz ski area. The Bleue de Chavanette provides panoramic views and an accessible alternative to the famous Swiss Wall. Combe à Floret offers a quieter descent through forest terrain, ideal for relaxed cruising. For longer carving runs, Lac d’Arare and Jean Vuarnet feature wide slopes and consistent gradients, making them popular with confident intermediate skiers.
- Advanced and experienced skiers can explore steeper and more technical terrain across the upper mountain. The Combe de Machon is a demanding black run with natural snow conditions, while Les Lanches offers a challenging descent with narrow sections. The Coupe du Monde piste, used for major competitions, provides steep and fast terrain suited to expert skiers. Another challenging option is Crot, a narrow black run that requires strong technical ability.
Avoriaz lift system
The Avoriaz ski area is served by a modern network of 36 ski lifts connecting the different sectors of the resort and linking directly to the wider Portes du Soleil ski domain. Lift types include:
- 1 cable car
- 5 gondolas
- >17 chairlifts
- 10 drag lifts
- 3 magic carpets
Thanks to its central location, several lifts provide direct access from Avoriaz to neighbouring resorts. Major connections include:
- Morzine-Avoriaz via Prodains Express
- Morzine-Avoriaz via Super Morzine sector
- Avoriaz-Les Crosets via Chavanette
- Avoriaz-Les Crosets via Mossettes France
- Avoriaz-Les Crosets via Les Cases
- Avoriaz-Châtel via Chaux Fleurie
- Montriond-Avoriaz connection