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OUR MOUNTAIN IN SUMMER, YOUR PLAYGROUND!
Located in the heart of the Portes du Soleil alpine area, Avoriaz offers breathtaking scenery, calm and tranquillity, moments of complete repose or extreme sports, adrenaline-driven experiences and family fun!
800 KM OF HIKING TRAILS IN A PRESERVED SITE OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
With a vast and varied choice of hiking routes, the Portes du Soleil area offers infinite possibilities, allowing you to cross the border for a real hiking trip in an incomparable setting. You will enjoy stunning countryside, (passes, crests, forests, mountain pastures, waterfalls, lakes,torrents) with open panoramic views of the Dents du Midi, the Dents Blanches, and the Mont blanc. Avoriaz is a great base to discover mountain hiking in the Portes du Soleil area, easy local trails accessible to all or challenging routes via mountain refuges.Less than 30 minutes walk from Avoriaz, let yourself be tempted by a mountain farm visit , a picnic break at the waterfall of Brochaux, a swim in Lake Montriond ,a snack at the goats village of the Lindarets, a "fondant " wine tasting in a mountain village with typical Swiss chalets...
Accompanied Mountain hiking : Half - day walk - out, with marmot, ibex and chamois spotting, to discover rural life, alpine flora, cheese making....One - day trip can allow you to go further and discover the mountains' hidden treasures.
Mountain hiking with donkeys: These hikes are designed for young families. Everyone can explore the mountains to the slow rhythm of the donkeys. The younger ones, can take turns for a donkey ride.
Avoriaz, located in the heart of the area of the Portes du Soleil,gives you the chance to set off in a new direction to discover the prettiest panoramas in the Portes du Soleil every day!
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NORDIC WALKING
Nordic Walking is an improvement on ordinary walking – it helps make something that we can all do twice as effective! Whatever your age, fitness level or goal - Nordic Walking is suitable, effective and enjoyable. It combines exercise with nature which has been proven to boost your mood.Discover the Nordic Fitness Park, unique in France, and ideal for beginners with 3 marked trail of 5, 10 and 15 km with free access.
2 trails - easy level - (Blue): 4,80 km and 5,90 km.
4 trails - medium level - (Red) : 4,70 km, 5 km, 7,8 km and 8,6 km
2 trails - difficulty level (Black) : 13 km and 13,60 km
Walks can be led by qualified instructors.
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THE LARGEST MOUNTAIN BIKE PLAYGROUND ON THE PLANET
Avoriaz in the heart of the Portes du Soleil area offers limitless opportunities for mountain biking!The Portes du Soleil is a French-Swiss alpine area composed of 14 stations, offering more than 1000 kms of mountain bike trails connected in July and August by 24 ski lifts accessible to mountain bikers. Nowhere in the world you find such a vast area, connected in every way, with a unique pass.
The area also features: 10 descent tracks, boarder cross, trial circuits, numerous hiking trails circuits...Whatever your level, whatever your desires, from family biking trails beside a river to trails used in the World Cup,the Portes du Soleil guarantees you total pleasure and absolute freedom in biking without frontiers. It's a mountain bike paradise!
More fun and comfort since 2012 with the new Pump Track:
New zone dedicated to dirt, a lovely field of bumps and banked turns!
In the Elinka and Malinka residences, riders have access to a secure bicycle park and a washing station.
Discover the mountain bike schools of Avoriaz and learn how to downhill as a family!
VIA FERRATA OF SAIX DU TOUR
Located just a stone’s throw away from the centre of the resort, this is a safe signposted itinerary, on the side of the mountain, equipped with a handrail system, steps, and footbridges, allowing you to climb up the rock face to the summit in complete safety. Magnificent views over Avoriaz.Physical ability and suitable equipment are minimum requirements. This itinerary is free of charge, however, it is advisable to use the services of a professional high-mountain guide.
Duration: 3 hours + 5 minutes walk to reach the Via Ferrata
Way back: fast / existing trail
Difficulty level: AD at TD Via Ferrata
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WHITE WATER SPORTS
You will discover white water sports in an preserved and protected environment.
Families can enjoy activities adapted so that everyone can discover the river, while more athletic types can find even bigger thrills if they want to....
Canyoning
The ultimate adrenaline rush ! You will abseil down waterfalls, slide down water-smoothed rocks, scramble over boulders, jump into pools of white water as you work your way down the canyon!
Hydrospeeding
The hydro is white water swimming with a helmet, flippers and a kind of plastic block you holds out in front of you to help with buoyancy and protect the swimmer: adrenaline guaranteed!
White water rafting
You move with the currents on an inflatable craft led by a guide.
Rafting is ideal for exploring a river, a water sport which helps develop a team spirit. Sensations, emotions, thrills ... but above all fun, and swimming!
Kayaking: Accessible to everybody, you will discover beautiful landscapes!
Thrill-seekers can also discover our mountains through paragliding, skydiving, caving, and climbing.
Please click here to learn more about white water guides!
Families can enjoy activities adapted so that everyone can discover the river, while more athletic types can find even bigger thrills if they want to....
Canyoning
The ultimate adrenaline rush ! You will abseil down waterfalls, slide down water-smoothed rocks, scramble over boulders, jump into pools of white water as you work your way down the canyon!
Hydrospeeding
The hydro is white water swimming with a helmet, flippers and a kind of plastic block you holds out in front of you to help with buoyancy and protect the swimmer: adrenaline guaranteed!
White water rafting
You move with the currents on an inflatable craft led by a guide.
Rafting is ideal for exploring a river, a water sport which helps develop a team spirit. Sensations, emotions, thrills ... but above all fun, and swimming!
Kayaking: Accessible to everybody, you will discover beautiful landscapes!
Thrill-seekers can also discover our mountains through paragliding, skydiving, caving, and climbing.
Please click here to learn more about white water guides!