Heatwaves Choose the mountains
Heatwave, high temperatures, restless nights... Head to higher ground in Avoriaz and enjoy a cooler summer at 1,800 m.
More pleasant temperatures
At 1,800 metres above sea level, temperatures naturally remain cooler than in the lowlands. Even during heatwaves, enjoy comfortable days and an ideal climate for your summer holiday.
Cool nights
Rediscover the pleasure of sleeping in the cool. In Avoriaz, temperatures naturally drop in the evening, offering more comfortable nights and restorative sleep, far from the heat of the city.
Fresh air
Avoriaz offers an exceptional environment to breathe, recharge and fully enjoy wide-open spaces, surrounded by forests, peaks and panoramic views.
Heatwave? What if you headed for higher ground this summer?
Enjoy more pleasant temperatures
During heatwaves, heading to higher ground makes all the difference. The higher you go, the cooler the air naturally becomes: the heat feels less heavy, temperatures are more bearable, and the atmosphere is often easier to breathe than in the lowlands.
Perched on its cliff at 1,800 metres, Avoriaz enjoys an open, airy and naturally cooler setting. Here, heat is not trapped by tarmac or stifling streets. The space breathes, the air circulates, the forests provide shade, and the surrounding peaks create a real feeling of freshness, pleasant both during the day and in the evening.
Not too hot, not too cold. Just perfect.
In Avoriaz, we’ve found the perfect balance. No 38°C heat pinning you to a sun lounger by 11 a.m. No need for a fleece in the middle of August either.
Here, days are spent in shorts and a T-shirt from breakfast to sunset. Enjoy sunny terraces, hiking, mountain biking or simply a drink outdoors without hunting for shade every five minutes.
And contrary to popular belief, heading to higher ground does not mean giving up the sunshine. Quite the opposite: at 1,800 m, the sun is very much there… and so is the tan.
Enjoy truly restful nights
One of the main advantages of the mountains during hot weather is the coolness of the night.
While temperatures can struggle to drop in the city, evenings and nights in Avoriaz offer the chance to enjoy quality sleep again. Opening the windows, breathing in the pure mountain air and waking up in the cool becomes a pleasure once more.
At 1,800 metres above sea level, when the sun disappears behind the peaks, the atmosphere changes. The heat gives way to a pleasant freshness, perfect for relaxing on a balcony, enjoying the calm of the mountains or simply taking in the view. Nights are peaceful, far from the bustle and accumulated heat of urban areas.
An extraordinary spectacle
When the sky is clear, the mountains also offer an exceptional natural spectacle. Thanks to low light pollution and the quality of the air, thousands of stars appear above the peaks. Astronomy lovers and dreamers alike can easily spot constellations, observe the Milky Way or admire shooting stars on summer nights.
And when the full moon lights up the surrounding landscape, the cliffs, ridges and alpine pastures are revealed in an almost unreal glow. A silent and fascinating spectacle, reminding us that some of the most beautiful mountain experiences also happen after sunset.
Breathe in pure mountain air
Nestled in the heart of the Alps and entirely pedestrian-friendly, Avoriaz offers the perfect environment to relax and recharge.
Far from urban pollution and road traffic, the resort allows you to fully enjoy wide-open spaces, forests and stunning mountain landscapes. A true breath of fresh air for the whole family.
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In the heart of the Portes du Soleil
With these ideal temperatures, days in Avoriaz are made to be spent outdoors, in the fresh air, without constraints and, above all, without touching the car. Once you arrive in the resort, everything can be reached on foot from your accommodation, most often in under 5 minutes: shops, restaurants, activities, entertainment, walking trails and meeting points.
Hiking, mountain biking, e-biking, trail running, golf, padel, tree-top adventure courses, via ferrata, Aquariaz or children’s activities: the mountains become a true open-air playground, easy to explore throughout the day. You can go for a walk in the morning, have lunch on a terrace, join an activity in the afternoon, then end the day with a drink or a sunset stroll, without ever needing the car.
This 100% pedestrian layout changes everything: less stress, less noise, fewer unnecessary journeys and more time to truly enjoy your holiday. In Avoriaz, you naturally slow down, breathe, disconnect and rediscover the simple pleasure of doing everything on foot, at the pace of the mountains, without being overwhelmed by the heat.
Going to Avoriaz in summer
In Avoriaz, the summer season offers a unique setting where everything is designed to make your stay easier. Fully pedestrian, the resort allows easy, car-free access to all activities and facilities: hiking trails, mountain biking area, leisure spaces… everything is within reach for a smooth and hassle-free experience from the beginning to the end of your stay. Discover summer in Avoriaz
Avoriaz offers your activities
Avoriaz brings together everything essential in one place: relaxation, freedom, and a wide range of activities and all in an exceptional setting that invites you to escape. And the cherry on top: in summer, Avoriaz offers your activities for free! Find out how our summer offer works further down on this page.
This summer, head to higher ground
Escape the heat and enjoy the fresh mountain air of Avoriaz, in the heart of the Portes du Soleil.
