Ski Schools Avoriaz (5 offers)

Learn to ski in Avoriaz

Avoriaz is situated at an altitude of 1800m and lies right at the heart of the huge Portes du Soleil ski area in the Haute-Savoie region of France. Geneva airport is only 85km away, with road transfers to the resort taking around 1,5hrs. Despite its ideal location, Avoriaz only officially became a ski resort in December 1962. Since then, the resort has developed to become the stylish and popular ski-in/ski-out resort that it is today, with distinctive red-cedar buildings and charming horse-drawn sleigh transportation.

Avoriaz has a total of 130km of skiable area with 51 runs at all levels. With 54% of slopes being green or blue, the resort is ideal for beginners. The Portes du Soleil area is the second largest ski resort in the world and extends over 14 valleys. Skiers who have the Portes du Soleil ski pass can make the most of the region's 650km of runs, around 80% of them being blue or red.

There are two main types of ski pass available in Avoriaz: The Portes du Soleil Ski Pass covers the area from Morzine & Les Gets across to the Swiss resorts of Champéry & Morgins. The Avoriaz Ski Pass is only for Avoriaz, but also includes the Super Morzine, Ardent & Prodains lifts. Both ski passes require a hand-free card.

Ski lessons for beginners in Avoriaz

Avoriaz has a total of 29 beginner runs. Ski schools in Avoriaz take first-time skiers to the Ecoles or Dromonts pistes in the centre of the resort, both of which are serviced by two easy drag lifts. Beginner lessons focus on basic techniques; proper balance on skis, gliding downhill and the snowplough. In the next step, ski schools in Avoriaz then take their beginners to practice on the three green pistes nearby, which are accessed by the Proclou, Seraussaix and Baron chairlifts. Four gentle blue pistes in the same area are ideal for advanced beginners; Proclou, Seraussaix, Qu’mont and Gernues.

For advanced beginners who want to try other slopes within the region, the Portes du Soleil ski pass gives access to a total of 34 green and 119 blue runs.

Kids’ ski lessons in Avoriaz

Ski schools in Avoriaz offer kids' ski lessons from age 3yrs. Lessons last between 2-5hrs, whereby the groups have a headcount of between 8-12 children and are organised according to age and ability. Very young beginners start either at the Children’s Village or at the beginner slope next to Le Chapelle Park and ski schools in Avoriaz teach their first-time skiers the first moves; the snowplough and glide. Once beginners have gained some confidence, ski schools in Avoriaz take their students to practise on the 4 green pistes and 25 blue pistes.

Avoriaz also has some more demanding blue pistes, which are used by the ski schools in Avoriaz for their advanced beginner-level lessons, namely Stade d’Arare, Bleue du Lac, and Bleue d’Arare. The resort also has 14 red pistes, Les Tannes being a very popular red run that winds down through the trees at Les Lindarets.

Ski lesson prices in Avoriaz

Ski schools in Avoriaz offer group and private ski and snowboard lessons. The prices quoted are the lowest price per lesson within the season and do not include equipment or extras:

	Kids ski lessons	Adults ski lessons	Snowboard lessons
Group	from 25€/2hrs	from 33€/2,5hrs	from 33€/2,5hrs
Private	from 55€/hr	from 55€/hr	from 55€/hr

The best ski schools in Avoriaz

Evolution 2

This award-winning ski school in Avoriaz has a 25yr history and offers a personal approach to learning with an emphasis on progression and fun.

Meeting point: At the school office in Avoriaz, 31 Place des Ruches

CheckYeti customers reviews: beginner-friendly, relaxed, patient

Village des Enfants

Created by the Olympic ski medallist Annie Famose, Village des Enfants ski school in Avoriaz has a specially designed area featuring gentle pistes with slides and bumps, mini tracks, coloured runs and small jumps. Situated right in the centre of Avoriaz Village, lessons are held in the mornings and afternoons and the school also offers various après ski activities.

Meeting point: At the Village des Enfants office, 10 Place des Ruches

CheckYeti customers reviews: beginner-friendly, relaxed, patient

Ski school 360s

Small groups of 7-8 beginners learn their first moves on the snow or improve their technique. Kids lessons have 2 instructors and a maximum of 10 skiers, so each child can receive individual guidance.

Meeting point: The Ski School 360 office, 33 Promenade du Festival

English ski lessons in Avoriaz

Ski schools in Avoriaz offer lessons in English, which helps learners of all ages fully understand their ski instructor’s helpful tips and directions.

Ski hire in Avoriaz

For skiers who want to try out the very latest skiing equipment, there are 17 outlets offering ski hire directly in Avoriaz. Ski schools in Avoriaz are happy to give recommendations.

What makes learning to ski in Avoriaz so special

Avoriaz was one of the first resorts to start the snowboarding and freestyle skiing trends and now there are 7 terrain parks plus a permanent half-pipe within the resort: Snowpark de la Chappelle, the Burton Kids Parkway and L’il Stash are ideal for kids. The Snowpark Arare has features for intermediate to advanced skiers & snowboarders and the Burton Stash is situated amongst the woodlands of Lindaret. At the Superpipe, helmets are essential and the SkiCross is ideal for those looking for a fast speed adrenaline rush.

Unmissable for skiers visiting the resort from February to March is the Le Feerie des Neiges festival, where Avoriaz town centre is transformed into a huge snow palace filled with giant sculptures. There is also a carnival parade and children are invited to join the parade of huge, comic figures.