Your residence

Located in the “Les Crozats” district, on the hills above the resort, the residence enjoys an uninterrupted view over the Morzine valley. It offers a direct access to the slopes on skis and is linked to the heart of the resort and to shops by lifts.

Resort altitude: 1,800 m
Distance to ski lifts: about 1 km, but direct access on skis
Distance to ski schools: about 800 m
Distance to ski shops: Near
Transfers: Geneva Airport (90 mins), Thonon TGV Station (60 mins)

Accommodation - 121 apartments

In all apartments: Fully equipped small kitchen with ceramic hobs, refrigerator, microwave grill oven, dishwasher and electric coffee maker, balcony, television (paying), bathroom and toilet

- Studio cabin for 4 persons
- 1-bedroom apartment for 4 persons
- 1-bedroom cabin apartment for 6/7 persons
(Click on "Accommodation" for further information)

Services & faiclities

- Ski lockers

After-ski activities

- Paragliding, dog sled team driving, horse-drawn sleigh rides, walks with snowshoes, helicopter flights, Snake slide (several sleds tied together), Snow mountain-biking, Ice-divings, Hot-air balloon flights
- 2 squash courts, nightclub, cinema, bowling
- The multi-activity card:
This card gives unlimited access (subject to availability) to the following activities: the "Altiform" centre with fitness classes, weights, balneotherapy, squash, hammam, skating rink and Bodyform area.

General information

Languages spoken: French, English
Tourist tax (Over 13 years): €0.85 per person per day
Arrivals after 17:00, departures before 10:00

The main reception is open:
- Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 4 to 8 p.m.
- Saturday from 7.30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 5 to 7.30 p.m.

SKI INFORMATION

Ski Avoriaz

Avoriaz Virtual Visit

Avoriaz Piste Map

2-room apartments for 4 persons

(approx. 24 m²): Living area with 2 single sofa-beds. Bedroom with 1 double bed. Fully equipped small kitchen with ceramic hobs, refrigerator, microwave grill oven, dishwasher and electric coffee maker. Balcony. Telephone (paying). Television (paying). Bathroom and toilet.

2-room cabin apartment for 6/7 persons

Approx. 43 m²: Living area with 2 single sofa-beds and 1 pull-out bed. Bedroom with 1 double bed.Alcove with bunk beds.Some of the apartments have separated toilet. Some of the apartments have a shower room in addition. Fully equipped small kitchen with ceramic hobs, refrigerator, microwave grill oven, dishwasher and electric coffee maker. Balcony. Telephone (paying). Television (paying). Bathroom and toilet.

Studio cabin apartments for 4 persons

Approx. 21 m²: Living area with 1 convertible sofa-bed (2 sleeps). Alcove with 2 bunk beds. Some of the apartments have separated toilet. Fully equipped small kitchen with ceramic hobs, refrigerator, microwave grill oven, dishwasher and electric coffee maker. Balcony. Telephone (paying). Television (paying). Bathroom and toilet.

Select your accommodation: Show all accommodation Studio 4 Cabin 1 bedroom apartment for 4 persons 1 bedroom apartment for 6/7 Cabin

Prices in € for a
Holiday from 2009-12-18 to 2010-04-25
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		480	06		1015	06		675	03		575
12		-	09		460	13		1240	13		535	10		535
19		730	16		535	20		1240	20		535	17		410
26		1165	23		535	27		1015	27		535	24		-
			30		575

Prices in € for a
Holiday from 2009-12-18 to 2010-04-25
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		570	06		1235	06		805	03		695
12		-	09		545	13		1530	13		635	10		635
19		835	16		635	20		1530	20		635	17		440
26		1435	23		635	27		1235	27		635	24		-
			30		695

Prices in € for a
Holiday from 2009-12-18 to 2010-04-25
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		760	06		1760	06		1070	03		985
12		-	09		735	13		2030	13		915	10		915
19		1230	16		915	20		2030	20		915	17		625
26		1905	23		915	27		1760	27		915	24		-
			30		985

Prices in € for a Studio 4 Cabin
Holiday from 2009-12-18 to 2010-04-25
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		480	06		1015	06		675	03		575
12		-	09		460	13		1240	13		535	10		535
19		730	16		535	20		1240	20		535	17		410
26		1165	23		535	27		1015	27		535	24		-
			30		575

Prices in € for a 1 bedroom apartment for 4 persons
Holiday from 2009-12-18 to 2010-04-25
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		570	06		1235	06		805	03		695
12		-	09		545	13		1530	13		635	10		635
19		835	16		635	20		1530	20		635	17		440
26		1435	23		635	27		1235	27		635	24		-
			30		695

Prices in € for a 1 bedroom apartment for 6/7 Cabin
Holiday from 2009-12-18 to 2010-04-25
From Saturday to Saturday

December			January			February			March			April
Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€	Day		€
05		-	02		760	06		1760	06		1070	03		985
12		-	09		735	13		2030	13		915	10		915
19		1230	16		915	20		2030	20		915	17		625
26		1905	23		915	27		1760	27		915	24		-
			30		985

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Special offers

Ski Information - Winter 2009/10

SKI EQUIPMENT RENTAL WITH OUR PARTNER: SKISET

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Prices are per person (€)		High season (6 Day rental)	Low season (6 Day rental)
ADULTS	Sensation (Gold)	123.00	106.00
	Sensation (Gold) - Skis or surf only	79.00	69.00
	Discovery (Silver)	112.00	98.00
	Discovery (Silver) - Skis or surf only	72.00	62.00
	Eco (Bronze)	77.00	6700
	Eco (Bronze) - Skis only	47.00	40.00
CHILDREN 6 to 12 years	Champion + Hat	75.00	65.00
	Champion - Skis or surf only + hat	47.00	40.00
	Espoir + hat	49.00	42.00
	Espoir - Skis only + hat	31.00	27.00
CHILDREN Under 6 years	Mini-Kid pack + hat	25.00	22.00
	Mini-Kid - Skis only + hat	16.00	14.00

All prices above include a 30% discount on all public prices during the high ski season (French school holiday) and a 40% discount on all other dates (Until 19/12/09, from 02/01/10 to 06/02/10, from 06/03/10 to 03/04/10 and 10/04/10 to end of the season.).

Rates include: Skis, boots, ski poles, surf and boots, parabolic skis, or snowblade depending on chosen formula.

Special Offer: Free ski material rental for every child under 12 for every adult formula purchased. (Valid between 19/12/09 and 25/12/09 and from 03/04/10 to 02/05/10. Christmas offer only available in Val d’Isere, Flaine, Les Arcs, Valmorel, La Plagne, Les Coches.

SKI LIFT PASSES - AVORIAZ

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SKI LIFT PASS - Domaine Portes du Soleil - 6 Days
Prices are per person (€)	Adults (16-61 yrs)	Children (5-15 yrs)	Seniors (62 and over)
19/12 to 02/04	205.00	137.00	164.00
12/12 to 18/12 - 03/04 to 24/04	174.00	116.00	139.00

SKI LIFT PASS - Domaine Portes du Soleil - 7 Days
Prices are per person (€)	Adults (16-61 yrs)	Children (5-15 yrs)	Seniors (62 and over)
19/12 to 02/04	230.00	154.00	184.00
12/12 to 18/12 - 03/04 to 16/04	196.00	131.00	156.00

Conditions: Pre-booked ski passes will be delivered at the reception desk the following your arrival. From the 03/04 and till the end of the season, ski passes 6 days and more are free (in presale only) for children less than 12 years (1 free children = 1 paying adult). A proof of identity and age is required for children and seniors and will be asked at the reception.

Special offer: Pre-book "6 day" ski pass at the same time as your accomodation and benefit from the following discount on your holiday price: 10€ discount per "6 day" adult ski pass booked, valid all the season. Offer not cumulative with the other offers.

SKI LESSONS WITH ESF SCHOOLS

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Price per person in €	Level	Formulas	Peak season (1)	Low Season (2)
Adults (12 and over)	Debutant to Class 4	6 mornings	130	130
		6 afternoons	133	100
Children (4-11 yrs inc)
	Ourson to Gold Star	6 mornings	115	115
		6 afternoons	118	92

• Lessons from Sunday to Friday included
• No afternoon adult lessons between 03/01/10 and 05/02/10
• Child lessons from flocon to 2nd star only between 03/01/10 and 05/02/10

(1) School holidays: From 20/12/09 to 01/01/10 and from 07/02/10 to 05/03/10
(2) Outside school holidays: From 03/01/10 to 05/02/10 and from 07/03/10 to 23/04/10

Children's Clubs

We would like to remind you that a health record, including up-to-date vaccinations (at least BCG/triple+ Polio) must be presented in child care centres, clubs and mini-clubs.

• The Annie Famose Children’s Village : (Payable when booking )

Place Centrale, 74110 AVORIAZ - Tel: + 33 (0)4 50 74 04 46 - Fax: + 33 (0)4 50 74 01 48.
Web site: www.village-des-enfants.com
For children aged 3-16.
Skiing hours: 9:30. to noon and 13:00 to 16:00
Distance from the residence : 200 m
For young children:
5 hectares of reserved slopes on an exceptional, specially designed site decorated with cartoon characters and equipped with mini ski-lifts. Highly original teaching based on real-life situations and games.
For older children:
For all levels, with lessons for beginners up to “experienced skiers,” together with 4 “competition” courses: slalom, "discovery", multi-glide and free-ride.


SPECIAL OFFER! “The Super Skiers Reward”

From January 3th to February 6th and from March 7th to April 4th, our partner offers you your medal at the end of the week!

• “Les P’tits Loups” child care centre

Tel. + 33 (0)4 50 74 00 38
Email: garderie@avoriaz.com
For children from 3 months to 5 years.
Open Sunday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Activities: Snow games, early learning activities, dormitories and possibility of meals

• Snowboard Village:

For children aged 8-16
10-ha area where young people can safely enjoy the sport
Place Centrale, 74110 Avoriaz 1800
Tel: + 33 (0)4 50 74 04 46 - Fax: + 33 (0)4 50 74 01 48
Web site: www.villagedesenfants.com

Please note: Children are strongly recommended to wear a helmet

Services you can book online

Comfort+ Formula - €19 per person per week

The number of formulas purchased must correspond to the number of occupants in the apartment – apart from children under 2.

- Beds made up for arrival
- Two sets of bathroom linen (Bath & hand towels & bath mat)
- Cleaning at the end of the week (except kitchen area)
- Cleaning kit
- Television
- Children (4-11 years): 30% off

Baby Kit - €15 per kit per stay

Provided in the apartment for children weighing no more than 15kg.
- Folding cot (NF standard EN 716) with 1 sheet.
- High-chair.

Note: The baby kit is suitable for children aged 0 to 2 years (highchair for children aged 6 months and above).For children weighing over 15 kg, we recommend using the bed safety rail available on loan at reception.

Services you can purchase on site

• Free services on site

- Television
- Loan service: socket guards, irons, hairdryers and bed safety rail (subject to availability)
- Information – post – messages
- Repair services: contact the reception desk staff who will get you a repairman as quickly as possible.

• Services payable on site

Pets admitted

Pets admitted on presentation of anti-rabies certificate (dogs must always be kept on a leash on residence premises).
€ 47 / pet / stay (7 nights and over)
€ 7 / pet / night (stay less than 7 nights)

Cleaning Kit

One week's worth of products, including: dishwasher product, washing-up liquid, detergent, double-sided sponge, washing-up cloth
Rate
€ 8 / kit

Bathroom linen

includes 1 hand towel, 1 bath towel and 1 bath mat / apartment
€ 8 / person / week
Special offer: 50 % discount on all bathroom linen kits for children under 12, with 2 adult kits hired on site

Cleaning

Package for 1 cleaning and per apartment (except washing-up and kitchen area)
Studio : € 35
1-bedroom apartment: € 40

Internet access in apartments via a modem rented at the reception:

€ 8 / day
€ 15 /week

Special Offers - Winter 2010

Christmas ski offer - 8 nights for the price of 7

Benefit from 1 night FREE this Christmas when you book 7 nights between 19/12/09 and 26/12/09. Arrive on Friday 18/12/09 at no extra charge.

Spring ski offer - 8 nights for the price of 7

Benefit from 1 night FREE during your Spring ski holiday when you book 7 nights between 17/04/10 and 24/04/10. Stay until Sunday 25/04/10 at no extra charge.

Short breaks, holidays, freedom...

Short breaks in the mountains, 2 to 6 night stays for skiing delight!

Short breaks; the best way to charge your batteries: extra services for your comfort available at all our destinations.
To find out the dates available for short breaks in the mountains, click on "reserve" and choose your holiday dates.

To make the most of your experience,

Your room is available on the day of your arrival from 5 pm, and you have until 10 am to vacate it on the day of your departure.

everything is provided for your comfort...

You benefit from the following services: sheets, two tea towels, end of stay cleaning (at your charge).

...and for your relaxation:

According to the destination chosen, Maeva offer a large range of services adapted to the length of your stay:
- half-board catering formulas, for lunch or dinner,
- rental of skiing equipment...

Description

Perching above Morzine, Avoriaz has become a favourite holiday destination with its avant-garde architecture, countless activities, state-of-the-art infrastructure and huge “Portes du Soleil” ski area connected to Switzerland. This is a pedestrian-only resort, where parents and children can move about in a completely safe and healthy setting.

An encounter with nature:
Avoriaz and its surrounding area offer a wide variety of attractions: during a ramble or a snowshoe hike you can enjoy the boundless landscapes, Lake Léman, the Dents du Midi, Mont Blanc, etc.

Heritage and Tradition:
Saint-Jean-d’Aulps Cistercian abbey, museums and chateaux.

Ski Area : Le Domaine d’Avoriaz

Of the 14 resorts of the immense domain of "Portes du Soleil", Avoriaz has the good fortune to occupy the central position, just a short way from Switzerland. Skiing without frontiers, where skiers can go from France to Switzerland to change cultures and to taste other gastronomic delights.

- Avoriaz Altitude : 1800 m
- Highest altitude : 2460 m
- Lowest altitude : 1000 m

- Downhill skiing : 70 km of runs.
- Cross country skiing : 45 km of runs.
- 36 ski lifts.
- 74 snow cannons.
- 18 km walking paths.

Ski Area : Les Portes du Soleil

Enter the largest linked ski area in the world : journey through the vast French-Swiss ski terrain.

- Avoriaz Altitude : 1800 m
- Highest altitude : 2460 m
- Lowest altitude : 1000 m

- Downhill skiing : 650 km of runs.
- Snowboard : 8 snowparks.
- Cross country skiing : 243 km of runs.
- 208 ski lifts.
- 520 snow cannons.
- 250 km walking paths.

Shops and Services

All shops and services in the Falaise quarter or in the centre of the resort 300 m from the residence.

Resort leisure

Discoveries and sensations
Paragliding, dog sled team driving, horse-drawn sleigh rides, walks with snowshoes, helicopter flights, Snake slide (several sleds tied together), Snow mountain-biking, Ice-divings, Hot-air balloon flights.

"Après-ski" activities
The multi-activity card:
This card gives unlimited access (subject to availability) to the following activities: the "Altiform" centre with fitness classes, weights, balneotherapy, squash, hammam, skating rink and Bodyform area.
Prices*: 30 euros / person/ week or 28 euros / person / week upon presentation of a 6-day "Portes du Soleil" ski pass. *Based on winter 2008/09 rates - please bring one ID photo per person
2 squash courts, Hammam, Nightclub, cinema, bowling.

Events

-« Ski Festival »
-The “Grand Odyssée” the biggest dogsled race ever organised in Europe.
-Mer/Montagne
-Avoriaz Jazz Cabaret: high range jazz event for whole public

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To see a plan of the Paradiski pistes Click HERE

For a virtual visit of the resort Click HERE

How to get there?

By car

A6 as far as Lyon, then take the A40 towards Chamonix, Cluses exit (no. 18), then the D902 to Taninges. Then follow directions for Les Gets and Morzine – Avoriaz (Avoriaz is 11 km from Morzine). When you arrive: Avoriaz is a car free resort. Car parks are available at the resort.

Car parks independent of Maeva
As the resort is a car-free area, covered and outdoor car parks are located at the entrance to the resort. All car parks are paying.
Indoor car park reservations are strongly recommended. For all enquiries, call the company SEPA
Tel : + 33 (0)4 50 74 07 76 or Mail : www.avoriazparkings.com

By train

THONON-LES-BAINS TGV RAILWAY STATION (40 km).
Travel information at 36 35.
Transfers by bus. Information:
Tel: + 33 (0)4 50 71 85 55 or + 33 (0)4 50 74 05 05.

By plane

LYON-ST EXUPERY AIRPORT (200 km)
Travel information – Tel: 0 826 800 826
Satobus – Tel: + 33 (0)4 72 68 72 17

GENEVE-COINTRIN AIRPORT (80 km)
Travel information – Tel: +41 22 717 71 11.
Altibus – Tel: 0820 320 368 – Web site: www.altibus.com

ANNECY-HAUTE-SAVOIE AIRPORT (96 km)
Travel information – Tel: + 33 (0)4 50 27 30 06

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