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Avoriaz Resort Guide
Projected to open December 11, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 11
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
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Resort Guide
Avoriaz is a ski resort located in the French Alps, perched at 1,800 meters in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area. The resort is fully pedestrianized, offering ski-in, ski-out access to over 600 kilometers of slopes and a unique alpine village atmosphere with distinctive wooden architecture. Avoriaz is known for its family-friendly amenities, innovative snow parks, and a wide range of winter activities, including skiing, snowboarding, and après-ski experiences. Its car-free environment and panoramic mountain views set it apart as a distinctive destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Avoriaz
Lifts
35
Longest run
6 km / 3.7 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner8% of terrain
- Intermediate52% of terrain
- Advanced28% of terrain
- Expert12% of terrain
Lift fleet
- Gondola3
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Le Yeti – A renowned après-ski bar located at the top of the Plateau, Le Yeti is celebrated for its spacious sun terrace, lively atmosphere, and regular live music events, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:02 PM UTC
18cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+60%
vs 5-Year Avg
11cm avg by now
+47%
vs 30-Year Avg
12cm avg by now
11cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 17.6 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~17.6 cm. That's 60% above the 5-year average (11 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 47% above the 30-year average (12 cm).
Avoriaz Season Snowfall
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Avoriaz Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 415cm with an average of 64 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 36% above this average (564cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 55cm | 9 days | 17cm | 44cm | 13cm |
| December | 78cm | 11 days | 60cm | 90cm | 17cm |
| January | 77cm | 11 days | 97cm | 126cm | 16cm |
| February | 66cm | 10 days | 127cm | 150cm | 16cm |
| March | 62cm | 10 days | 134cm | 158cm | 14cm |
| April | 41cm | 7 days | 112cm | 143cm | 11cm |
| May | 16cm | 3 days | 41cm | 84cm | 6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
52 days scored, from 22 Feb
55
Best Day
27 Mar
7
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4322 Feb
- 3723 Feb
- 3324 Feb
March 2026
- 5527 Mar6cm
- 5415 Mar15cm
- 5428 Mar1cm
April 2026
- 531 Apr1cm
- 452 Apr
- 373 Apr
March scored highest for Avoriaz in 2025-26. Based on 52 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 11, 2026
Through Apr 11, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Avoriaz
- Where is Avoriaz?
- Avoriaz is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Avoriaz?
- Avoriaz runs from a base elevation of 1,800 m (5,906 ft) to a summit of 2,252 m (7,388 ft), giving a vertical drop of 452 m (1,483 ft).
- How big is Avoriaz?
- Avoriaz has 53 marked runs and 35 lifts.
- When is ski season at Avoriaz?
- Avoriaz typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Avoriaz get in a typical season?
- Avoriaz averages 315 inches / 800 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
