The Pierre & Vacances Balcons du Soleil residence in Avoriaz is a high-standard ski residence offering a wide range of services. Recently renovated, the residence has apartments ranging from 4-person studios up to 8-person apartments, all boasting duvets as standard, fully-equipped kitchens and direct access to both the ski lifts and the centre of the resort. Other services include a children's area, three catering formulas and much, much more.

• Resort altitude: 1800m
• Distance to ski lifts: 300m
• Distance to ski schools: 300m
• Distance to ski shops: Near
• Transfers: Geneva Airport (90 mins), Thonon TGV Station (60 mins)

Accommodation - 356 Apartments

In all apartments: Fully equipped kitchen area: 4 ceramic hobs, refrigerator, microwave-grill oven, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker. Bathroom with bathtub, toilet. Telephone. Internet (paying). Television (European channels). Vacuum cleaner. All beds are fitted with duvets (Bed linen and towels included in the price). Balcony.

- Studio for 4 persons
- 1-bedroom apartment for 4 persons
- 1-bedroom apartment for 4/5 persons
- 1/2-bedroom apartment for 5/6 persons
- 1/2-bedroom apartment for 6/7 persons
- 2/3-bedroom apartment for 8 persons
(Click on Accommodation for further information)

Services & Facilities

- Ski room on the ground floor
- Children's Area
- Catering: 3 formulas
- Direct access to the slopes
- Apartment preparation service*
* Extra charges applies

Apres-ski activities in the resort

The Altiform centre with fitness classes, weights, sauna, jacuzzi. Skating rink, cinema, bowling.

General Information

Official classification: 3 Star Tourist Residence
Languages spoken: French, English, German.
Tourist tax (Over 13 years): €0.80 per person per day
Arrivals after 17:00, departures before 10:00

The main reception is open:
- The main Saskia reception is open every day, all day.

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1-bedroom apartment for 4 persons

23 to 28 m²: Living area with 2 single sofa-beds. 1 bedroom with double bed.
Fully equipped kitchen area: 4 electric or ceramic hotplates, refrigerator, microwave-grill oven, dishwasher and electric coffee-maker
Bathroom with toilet, Telephone (paying), Television* Vacuum cleaner, All beds are fitted with duvets
Balcony
* 5 French channels and 12 international channels
Note : Sleeping in the top bunk is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
French Decree No 95 949 of 25/08/1995

1-bedroom apartment for 4/5 persons

32 to 34 m² : Living area with 2 single sofa beds + 1 pull-out bed. 1 bedroom with double bed.
Note : Sleeping in the top bunk is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
French Decree No 95 949 of 25/08/1995
Fully equipped kitchen area: 4 electric or ceramic hotplates, refrigerator, microwave-grill oven, dishwasher and electric coffee-maker
Bathroom with toilet, Telephone (paying), Television* Vacuum cleaner, All beds are fitted with duvets
Balcony
* 5 French channels and 12 international channels

1/2-bedroom apartment for 5/6 persons

34 to 41 m² : Living area with 1 pull-out sofa bed.1 bedroom with double bed. 1 cabin with 2 bunk beds. Note: Toilet separate from bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen area: 4 electric or ceramic hotplates, refrigerator, microwave-grill oven, dishwasher and electric coffee-maker
Bathroom with toilet, Telephone (paying), Television* Vacuum cleaner, All beds are fitted with duvets
Balcony
* 5 French channels and 12 international channels
Note : Sleeping in the top bunk is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
French Decree No 95 949 of 25/08/1995

1/2-bedroom apartment for 6/7 persons

38 to 44 m²: Living area with 2 single sofa beds + 1 pull-out bed. 1 bedroom with double bed. 1 cabin with 2 bunk beds. 1 shower room with toilet. Note: some apartments are duplex with bathroom on the upper level and toilet.
Note : Sleeping in the top bunk is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
French Decree No 95 949 of 25/08/1995
Fully equipped kitchen area: 4 electric or ceramic hotplates, refrigerator, microwave-grill oven, dishwasher and electric coffee-maker
Bathroom with toilet, Telephone (paying), Television* Vacuum cleaner, All beds are fitted with duvets
Balcony
* 5 French channels and 12 international channels

2/3-bedroom apartment for 8 persons

46 to 50 m² : Living area with 2 single sofa-beds. 1 bedroom with double bed. 1 bedroom with 2 single beds. 1 cabin with 2 bunk beds. 1 shower room in addition to the bathroom. 1 additional balcony. Note: toilet in the shower room.
Fully equipped kitchen area: 4 electric or ceramic hotplates, refrigerator, microwave-grill oven, dishwasher and electric coffee-maker
Bathroom with toilet, Telephone (paying), Television* Vacuum cleaner, All beds are fitted with duvets
Balcony
* 5 French channels and 12 international channels
Note : Sleeping in the top bunk is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
French Decree No 95 949 of 25/08/1995

Studio 4 persons

From 20 to 24m²: Living area with 2 single sofa-beds or 1 sofa-bed + 1 pull-out bed, 1 cabin with 2 bunk beds
Fully equipped kitchen area: 4 electric or ceramic hotplates, refrigerator, microwave-grill oven, dishwasher and electric coffee-maker
Bathroom with toilet, Telephone (paying), Television* Vacuum cleaner, All beds are fitted with duvets
Balcony
* 5 French channels and 12 international channels
Note : Sleeping in the top bunk is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
French Decree No 95 949 of 25/08/1995

Select your accommodation: Show all accommodation Studio 4 persons 1 bedroom apartment for 4 persons 1 bedroom apartment for 4/5 persons 1/2 bedroom apartment for 5 + baby 1/2 bedroom apartment for 5/6 persons 1/2 bedroom apartment for 6/7 persons 2/3 bedroom apartment for 8 persons

Prices in € for a Studio 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		750	06		1070	06		850	03		850
12		-	09		670	13		1450	13		750	10		750
19		920	16		670	20		1390	20		478.58	17		560
26		1190	23		750	27		1300	27		670	24		-
			30		750

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		900	06		1360	06		990	03		990
12		-	09		800	13		1800	13		900	10		900
19		1190	16		800	20		1720	20		571.44	17		700
26		1560	23		900	27		1610	27		800	24		-
			30		900

Prices in € for a 1 bedroom apartment for 4/5 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		1070	06		1560	06		1170	03		1170
12		-	09		900	13		2050	13		1070	10		1070
19		1360	16		900	20		1950	20		642.87	17		800
26		1800	23		1070	27		1830	27		900	24		-
			30		1070

Prices in € for a 1/2 bedroom apartment for 5 + baby
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		1470	06		2270	06		1620	03		1620
12		-	09		1320	13		2740	13		1470	10		1470
19		1990	16		1320	20		2610	20		942.88	17		1150
26		2460	23		1470	27		2510	27		1320	24		-
			30		1470

Prices in € for a 1/2 bedroom apartment for 5/6 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		1310	06		1970	06		1450	03		1450
12		-	09		1190	13		2490	13		1310	10		1310
19		1730	16		1190	20		2380	20		850.02	17		990
26		2260	23		1310	27		2290	27		1190	24		-
			30		1310

Prices in € for a 1/2 bedroom apartment for 6/7 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		1410	06		2210	06		1560	03		1560
12		-	09		1260	13		2680	13		1410	10		1410
19		1930	16		1260	20		2550	20		900.02	17		1090
26		2400	23		1410	27		2450	27		1260	24		-
			30		1410

Prices in € for a 2/3 bedroom apartment for 8 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		1720	06		2610	06		1870	03		1870
12		-	09		1480	13		3260	13		1720	10		1720
19		2280	16		1480	20		3100	20		1057.16	17		1260
26		2810	23		1720	27		2920	27		1480	24		-
			30		1720

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Special offers

Catering - Three Formulas Available

3-MEAL LIBERTY CARD

Three Course Meals: Starter + main course + dessert
- Adults (12 years and over): €93
- Children (4 to 11 years): €37.50
- Child (under 4 years): FREE
- Drinks not included

HALF BOARD

Three Course Meals: Breakfast buffet & Dinner
- Adults (12 years and over): €39
- Children (4 to 11 years): €18
- Child (under 4 years): FREE

MEAL CARD

Three Course Meals: Starter + main course + dessert
- Adults (12 years and over): €31
- Children (4 to 11 years): €12.50
- Child (under 4 years): FREE

Liberty Card: 3 meals available over the duration of your stay.
Half Board: Breakfast buffet and dinner.
Meal Card: Evening dinners.
Prices are per person per day - Drinks not included.

• EXTRA MEALS :

(non compulsory)

Christmas Eve meal :
- Adults : €15
- Children (4 to 11 years) : €10
- Child (under 4 years): FREE

New Year's Eve meal :
- Adults : from €30 to €50
- Children (4 to 11 years) : from €20 to €30
- Child (under 4 years): FREE

SPECIAL OFFER
One child (4 to 11 years) FREE for every two adult meals bought.
Available from 19 to 26 december 2009, from 2 january to 6 february 2010 and from 6 march 2010 to the residence's closure.

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

additional ski information

To see a plan of the Avoriaz pistes Click HERE

Services you can book online

Comfort Service - €25 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 your arrival.
- Bathroom linen changed in the middle of the week.
- Mid-week cleaning.

Beds Made up on Arrival - €35 per apartment

- Apartment ready for your holidays
- A significant saving of your time
- Take benefit of the holidays from your arrival

Baby Kit - €40 per kit per stay

Provided in the apartment for children weighing no more than 15kg.
- Folding cot with 1 sheet.
- High-chair (+6 months)
- 1 Push chair
- 1 shelf changer with bath

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

Services you can book on site

Pets Admitted

Price per week: €49
Price per day: €8

Cleaning Kit - €7 Per Kit

Sufficient products for one week include:
Washing-up liquid, Scouring cream, detergent, sponge, cloth.

Bathroom linen kit - €9 per person

Including one hand towel, one bath towel, and one bathmat / apartment

Special offer: 50% discount on all bathroom linen kits for children under 12, with 2 adult kits hired on site.

Additional Cleaning

Price per cleaning per apartment (except washing-up and kitchen area):

- Studios: €30
- 1-bedroom apartments: €35
- 1/2-bedroom apartments: €45
- 2-bedroom apartments: €45

Loan Service (subject to availability)

Socket guards, hair-dryers, irons, games, bed safety rail.

Children's Clubs - Winter 2008/09

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.

Pre-Book Children's Clubs

Annie Famose Children's Village - 3 to 16 years

To be reserved at the same time as booking your holiday (guaranteed places)

Facilities:
5 hectares of reserved slopes on an exceptional, specially designed site decorated with cartoon characters and equipped with mini ski tows. Novel teaching methods based on games and real-life situations.

Options:
Skiing hours: 9.30 a.m. to noon and 1.30 to 4 p.m
Snack + activities from 4 to 5.30 p.m. Lunch is an option

Distance from the residence:
Between 200m to 500m

Contact details :
« Le Village des Enfants d’Annie Famose » - Place Centrale – 74110 Avoriaz - Tel: + 33 (0)4 50 74 04 46 – Web Site: www.villagedesenfants.com

Children's Clubs - Payable on reservation

Other Children’s club:

• The Snowboard Village - For children aged 8-16.
Place centrale – 74110 Avoriaz - Tel: + 33 (0)4 50 74 04 46
Web site: www.villagedesenfants.com
• For children of less than 5 year-olds please contact the Tourism center

Payable on site, for all bookings, contact the club directly

Special Offers - Winter 2010

Early Booking Offer - Book before October 31st

Save 10% when you book minimum 7 nights in any apartment size between 12/12/09 and 26/12/09.

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 10/04/10 and 17/04/10. Stay until Sunday 18/04/10 at no extra charge.

Plan of pistes

To see a plan of the Portes du Soleil pistes Click HERE

For a virtual visit of the resort Click HERE

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, the shores of Lake Léman, museums and chateaux.

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

Leisure

• Discoveries and sensations

Paragliding, dog sled team driving, horse-drawn sleigh rides, walks with snowshoes, helicopter flights, 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, skating rink and Bodyform area.
Prices*: 20 euros / person/ week or 18 euros / person / week upon presentation of a 6-day "Portes du Soleil" ski pass. *Based on winter 2006/07 rates - please bring one ID photo per person
Nightclub, cinema, bowling.

Shops

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

Resort transport

Resort transport
A transport service is available 24/7 to reach your residence:
- Sleighs from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7/7 – Fares: €6 * to €13 * depending on the distance (extra charge for luggage: €2*)
- Night shuttles from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., 7/7 - single fare of €8 * / family
Tel: 24/24: + 33 (0)4 50 74 01 55
*Based on winter 2007/08 rates

How to get to Avoriaz

BY CAR

Drive towards Chamonix on the A41, take exit no.18 for Cluses, and head towards Taninges on the D902, then towards Les Gets and Morzine – Avoriaz (distance from Morzine to Avoriaz: 15 km). When you arrive: Avoriaz is a pedestrian resort. Car parks are available at the resort.

Car Parking (Subject to availability)

• Outside car park with 1,600 spaces
Price per week: €43
Price per day: €7

• Paying covered car park with 800-spaces
Price per week: €76
Price per day: €12.50
Please book on www.avoriazparkings.com

BY TRAIN

THONON-LES-BAINS OR CLUSES TGV RAILWAY STATION (45km).
SNCF – travel information and reservations Tel: 36 35
Transfers by bus. Information: Tel: + 33 (0)4 50 71 85 55

BY PLANE

LYON-ST EXUPERY AIRPORT (200 km)
Travel information – Tel: 0826 800 826.
Satobus – Tel.: + 33 (0)4 37 255 255.

GENEVE-COINTRIN AIRPORT (110 km)
Travel information – Tel: + 41 22 717 71 11.
Altibus – Tel: 0820 320 368 – Web site: www.altibus.com

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

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