Going in January Avoriaz
Enjoy
The best snow conditions
in Avoriaz
Once the festive buzz settles, Avoriaz finds a different rhythm. In January, skiing and snowboarding take centre stage. The snow is light, fresh and often plentiful, winter temperatures help keep it in great condition, and the slopes are generally quieter. These conditions are especially appreciated by those who come to Avoriaz primarily to ski and snowboard.
This is the month for freshly groomed pistes, full days exploring the ski area and the powder days that snow lovers dream of. Freestyle fans will also find the snowparks fully up and running, ready to experience Avoriaz’s passion for snowsports.
At an altitude of 1,800 metres, in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, Avoriaz offers a vast playground spanning France and Switzerland. And here, there’s no need to waste time getting to the slopes: the accommodation is ski-in, ski-out. Simply clip into your skis outside your residence and let your day on the mountain begin.
Powder, freestyle and snowsports culture
January is the month for snowsports enthusiasts. Light, fresh and often plentiful snow, freshly groomed pistes in the morning and, when the snow falls, those powder days that skiers and snowboarders wait for all winter.
Between the Christmas and February school holidays, the ski area settles into a quieter rhythm. Fewer people, more space on the slopes and the freedom to link run after run, explore different sectors and clock up the kilometres without noticing the day go by.
For freestyle fans, Avoriaz’s snowparks are in full swing. Whether you’re enjoying park features, freestyle lines, fun zones or simply long days on the slopes, everyone can experience the snowsports culture that is part of Avoriaz’s DNA in their own way.
Enjoy the resort too
A January holiday is about much more than clocking up kilometres on the slopes. Once your skis are off, Avoriaz still has plenty to offer. Aquariaz, restaurants, sunny terraces and a range of activities or simply a cosy moment indoors give you the chance to unwind after several hours on the mountain.
For those with energy to spare, après-ski is the perfect opportunity to get together over a drink and keep the day going in a friendly atmosphere. Music, terraces and inviting venues set the scene for sharing the day’s stories with friends before heading out for the evening.
That’s all part of Avoriaz’s charm in January: making the most of the slopes by day, then enjoying a quieter resort that still has plenty of atmosphere. Everything is within walking distance, just minutes from your accommodation, making it easy to go from the slopes to après-ski, then on to a lovely meal or an evening with friends.
January: the month for snowsports lovers
Visiting Avoriaz in January means choosing a time when the mountains take centre stage. Snow is at the heart of your holiday, there’s plenty of space on the slopes, and the quieter atmosphere invites you to make the most of every day.
This is the month for freshly groomed pistes first thing in the morning, fresh tracks in the powder when conditions allow, kilometres of exploring the Portes du Soleil and legs that start to ache after a full day on the mountain.
For those who love to ski, snowboard and enjoy the mountains in a truly wintry setting, January has so much to offer.
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Ski area and maps
Avoriaz 1800 is located in the heart of Portes du Soleil, one of the largest cross-border ski areas in the world, where 12 French and Swiss resorts are interconnected.
Snowparks
Discover our four fun areas with different levels of difficulty. The Avoriaz Snowzone experts put all their creativity into ensuring adults and children enjoy themselves.
Lift passes ski/snow
Avoriaz 1800 proposes lift passes for the entire Portes du Soleil ski area, as well as passes for individual sectors of the resort. A whole host of solutions to satisfy the needs and wishes of every wintersports fan.
Find the ski area maps
Find the ski area maps for Avoriaz as well as those for the Portes du Soleil ski area. Avoriaz is an integral part of two ski areas: The Avoriaz ski area: 35 ski lifts, 51 runs, 4 snowparks, 4 snowcross zones, The Portes du Soleil ski area: spanning 2 countries, 12 resorts, 196 ski lifts, 286 runs.
