Ski in Avoriaz, in the French Alps


Now that the holidays are over, many people take the opportunity to take a few days off and be able to rest from the stress that these dates cause and all the commitments that we have in them. The best destinations in these cold winter months are the ski resorts, especially the European ones, which fill up from December to receive both lovers of this sport and those who want to discover it. One of the best options is ski in Avoriaz, a station located in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,800 meters, very close to the Swiss border.

Launched in 1966, it has the peculiarity that you can't get there by car, so to be able to go you must do it by horse carriage, sledding, skiing or on foot. The adventure begins before arriving. This season they have 49 tracks enabled for all types of skiers and ski modalities, in addition to about 40 ski lifts and a chairlift that has the capacity to displace about three thousand people per hour, so if you see a lot of people in line do not get overwhelmed because it circulates quickly.

Avoriaz It has, in addition to great ski slopes, a lot of charm in every corner and it is also the ideal place to practice tennis, archery, hiking, golf or mountain biking. In town the houses keep their old look and you can hear the sound of the bells of the sleds at every turn. It is really beautiful and with so much nature your camera must have enough battery and card because you will not stop shooting. For get to AvoriazThe easiest way is to fly to Geneva, which is 67 kilometers west and from there you can take a bus that takes you to Prodans, located in the lower part of Avoriaz.

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