📷 Avoriaz
Europe
Avoriaz
Projected to open December 11, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 11 — closed April 11
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Avoriaz is projected to open December 11, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1March62cm avg · last season 38.9
- #2February66cm avg · last season 29.1
- #3January77cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #1 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 47
- #2 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 43.7
- #3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 39.7
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 12, 11:00 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Dec 11
Projected to open December 11, 2026
53 runs · 35 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
- Lifts– / 35
- Runs– / 53
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Avoriaz
Avoriaz is a ski resort located in the French Alps, perched at 1,800 meters in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area. The resort is fully pedestrianized, offering ski-in, ski-out access to over 600 kilometers of slopes and a unique alpine village atmosphere with distinctive wooden architecture. Avoriaz is known for its family-friendly amenities, innovative snow parks, and a wide range of winter activities, including skiing, snowboarding, and après-ski experiences. Its car-free environment and panoramic mountain views set it apart as a distinctive destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Avoriaz
- Where is Avoriaz?
- Avoriaz is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Avoriaz?
- Avoriaz runs from a base elevation of 1,800 m (5,906 ft) to a summit of 2,466 m (8,091 ft), giving a vertical drop of 666 m (2,185 ft).
- How big is Avoriaz?
- Avoriaz has 53 marked runs and 35 lifts.
- When is ski season at Avoriaz?
- Avoriaz typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Avoriaz get in a typical season?
- Avoriaz averages 315 inches / 800 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Avoriaz in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #98 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Avoriaz averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Avoriaz with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -22%, '15-16 -7%, '23-24 +55%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.
