PRACTICAL INFORMATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Find replies to the most popular questions in our FAQ section.  

General questions: 

• Should we say “Avoria” or “Avoriaz”? 
  Find out all you want to know about the resort by visiting our “History” page, right >>Here<<
• How do the sleighs and snow vehicles of Avoriaz operate? 
  Check out information and fares >>Here<<
• How are arrivals and départures organised in Avoriaz 1800? 
  For a hassle-free arrival, follow the guide >>Here<<

Questions about getting around: 

• Where is the Prodains express cable car? 
  The bottom station is in the Ardoisière valley (Geolocation >>Here<<) and the top station at 1800m is on Place Jean Vuarnet (Geolocation >>Here<<)
• How do I get to Morzine? 
  The Prodains express cable car takes you to the Morzine valley in just 4 minutes (See times and fares >>Here<<). You can then catch a local shuttle bus to Morzine centre (See timetables and fares >>Here<<). 
• How do I ccess-and-transport/come-to-avoriaz#access-by-busget to Thonon-les-Bains and Cluses? 
  Check out our list of taxi and transfer services >>Here<< or the list of bus services >>Here<<.
• How do I get to Geneva? 
  Check out our list of taxi and transfer services >>Here<< or the list of bus services >>Here<<. From Thonon-les-bains you can also get to Geneva on the Léman Express. Find more details >>Here<<).
• How can I get real-time information about road conditions? 
  Find road and traffic information >>Here<<
• How do the sleighs and snow vehicles of Avoriaz 1800 operate? 
  Check out information and fares >>Here<<

Questions about the ski area: 

• How do I order a lift pass online? 
  Go to www.skipass-avoriaz.com
• Where can I purchase or collect my lift pass once at the resort?
  Find sales outlets and opening times >>Here<<
• Which slopes/lifts are open today? 
  See real-time information on openings/closures >>Here<<

Questions about mountain biking and hiking :

• How do I order my ski pas online ?
  Go to www.skipass-avoriaz.com
• Is there a pass for strollers ?
  Yes, hikers can use certain lifts. Information >>here<<
• How does the Multi-Pass work ?
  The Multi-Pass offers unlimited access to numerous activities in all the Portes du Soleil resorts and discounts on some others. There are Multi-Pass formula to suit everyone :
  – The Multi-Pass Sojourn (2 €/day and per person only, for a minimum stay of 2 days). It is aimed to people staying at a Multi-Pass host ;
  – The Multi-Pass Day (11€/person for the day). It is aimed at people who do not sojourn at a Multi-Pass host ;
  – The Multi-Pass Season (75€/person). It is aimed at peoples who reside near the Portes du Soleil.
  Find all information >>here<<
• Where can I purchase or collect my pass in the resort ?
  Find the points of sale and their timetables >>here<<
• Which tracks/ski lifts are open today ?
  Find the openings in real time >>here<<
• Can I go to Switzerland with the ski lifts in summer ?
  Yes, you can. Reach the green mountain pastures of Switzerland by alternating between chairlifts and short and easy walks.

Questions about winter activities:

• What activities and events are happening this week?
  See our calendar for upcoming events >>Here<< and check out our daily activities programme to find out what’s happening >>Here<<
• Are there any walking/snowshoeing trails?
  Yes, discover our pedestrian trails and lifts >>Here<<
• I don’t ski, what else is there to do at the resort?
  Check out our full list of activities >>Here<<
• What can we do when the weather is bad?  
  Find all our indoor activities >>Here<<

Questions concerning summer activities :

• What are this week activities or events ?
  Our schedule presents the events to come >>here<< and the program of activities tells you more about the daily activities >>here<<
• Do you have walking trails ?
  Yes, find the itineraries and pedestrian lifts >>here<<
• What to do in the resort during summer ?
  Find a list that gathers all our activities >>here<<
• What activities do you offer in case of bad weather ?
  Find all our indoor activities >>here<<