Skiing and Snowboarding in Avoriaz

December 29, 2009

Avoriaz Partner Trip: 17th-18th December 2009

From the moment I arrived in Avoriaz until the moment that I left it did not stop snowing! This was great for the beginning of the season and reassures me that Avoriaz really does have the most reliable snow in the Portes de Soleli area!

Some people tell me that they do not like the architecture in Avoriaz but it’s not until you visit the resort that you realise that the unique architectural design using traditional wood and sloping roofs blends perfectly into the natural landscape.

Avoriaz View

I have been to many French ski resorts and I have to say that Avoriaz is definitely top of my list. It’s very picturesque and has a friendly village feel unlike some other large resorts in the Alps.

Not only offering excellent skiing conditions, Avoriaz also offers fantastic views and sunsets overlooking the Morzine Valley. It is here where the new MGM residence will be situated in “La Falaise”.

Avoriaz is great for all abilities, skiers and boarders and especially great for families. Boarders are particularly attracted as it is home to a fantastic eco

Avoriaz

 board park known as “The Stash”. There are only 3 of these parks in the world and Avoriaz hosts the only one in Europe!

There are 273 marked ski runs and 216 km of cross-country trails. Other activities available include sleigh rides, winter hikes, snowshoeing, dog sledding, hang-gliding, helicopter tours, paragliding, snow-biking and snowmobiling. An unusual option is the opportunity to scuba-dive beneath the ice in a frozen lake!

Being a car-free resort means it is ski in ski out but if you don’t fancy skiing

Avoriaz Transport

to the lifts there’s always a horse and sled or skidoos on offer – Getting about the resort in this manor is what gives Avoriaz much of its charm.

After a nice warm lunch at La Bistro we headed to the second site “La Crozat” where the P&V and Maeva residences will be situated.

These will be built on the edge of the resort on a slope offering fantastic views across the whole resort.

The photo on the left is where the P&V residence will be and the one on the right will be Maeva.

Avoriaz

As well as the new residences there will soon be an indoor water park which in the summer months will also have a man-made beach outside! There are

Indoor Waterpark

 lots of activities to do here in the summer so Avoriaz really is a duel season resort. 

For après ski there is a good choice of restaurants with fantastic cuisine and local bars and nightclubs for those who want to party! The shopping is also good with the usual hi-tech ski gear to purchase!

We headed to La Cabane restaurant/bar in the evening which was really nice, offering great food and a great atmosphere.

The next morning we headed to the slopes, it literally took just a couple of minutes to reach the nursery slopes and it was then I noticed I was the only one snowboarding! Having been a few times before I knew the basics but I am still a novice. I gave it a good go and after a practice we headed off to a blue run. I have to say I did quite well considering the conditions - the visibility was poor as it was still heavily snowing!

Overall I highly recommend Avoriaz for a place to invest in property; it has everything you need from a ski resort from fantastic pistes, guaranteed snow, traditional food and charm; and soon there will be the new water park and new apartments which will really update and move the resort forward.

So after a fantastic trip it was time to come home but as soon as we left the resort we heard that our flight was cancelled due to the snow in London! I was one of many people stranded in Geneva airport which is not the best way to end a trip but all is well now that I made it home, eventually!

Hannah Morris
Property Sales Executive

AVORIAZ – Overview of the Project

• New build development – low upfront costs
• 200millions euros worth of infrastructure
• 19.6% vat rebate
• 3.5% guaranteed rental returns plus various usage formulas
• Excellent capital growth potential
• Set to be ‘the’ dual destination ski resort at 1800m with beach and spa facilities
• Just one hour from Geneva 
• Quality accommodation, quality visitors

Developments

MAEVA RESIDENCE LES CROZATS ELECTRA - Electra is situated close to the centre of the resort and offers beautiful views of the mountains and the lake.

MGM RESIDENCE L’AMARA - On the edge of the resort, close to La Falaise district comprising five residences and a beautiful Spa featuring a huge heated swimming pool. The development is South-facing, with magnificent views of the Morzine valley.

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