Geneva To Avoriaz Transfers

Avoriaz is a popular ski destination due to its stunning location in the Portes du Soleil ski area, offering a vast and diverse terrain with excellent snow conditions and a car-free, charming alpine village atmosphere, coupled with its close proximity to Geneva it’s the perfect ski resort for short and long ski holiday breaks.

The skiing season in Avoriaz is between November to May, with the best time to go skiing being between December to April as this is typically when the snow conditions are best.

The nearest major airport to Avoriaz is Geneva Airport. The best way to get from these airports are by private and shared transfers though there are other transport options including a shuttle bus or taxis.

Avoriaz is perfect for beginners, with dedicated slopes for learning. Ski schools in the resort offer lessons for beginners, providing professional instruction to help newcomers build their skills.

For those visiting Avoriaz and not participating in winter sports fear not. Avoriaz has a range of non-skiing activities to enjoy including spa facilities, a huge indoor pool, wellness centres and apre-ski events.

Avoriaz has a lively nightlife scene with apres-ski options including bars, clubs, and live music venues, providing a vibrant atmosphere for visitors to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Avoriaz has a range of family-friendly activities including a snow park for children, and a range of entertainment options suitable for families. There is also a variety of childcare services.

Avoriaz provides a range of accommodations, including ski-in/ski-out hotels, chalets, and apartments, offering options for various preferences and budgets.

Ski equipment rentals are easily accessible in Avoriaz, where a multitude of shops offer a diverse range of gear for both skiers and snowboarders. We recommend hiring from our partner Skiset, you’ll get 50% off ski equipment rental.

Avoriaz is nestled at 1800m above sea level which makes it a perfect candidate for being a snow sure resort.

Avoriaz is located in the heart of the Porte des Soleil area and is about 1 hour and 45 minutes away from Geneva Airport.

If you are up for venturing away from Morzine or Les Gets to explore the pistes of Avoriaz, these are not connected directly however they are easily reachable.

There are two options. 

The first would be riding the Super Morzine lift from the centre of Morzine town which will take you in the direction of Avoriaz. You can then ride the famous Porte Des Soileil circuit to reach Avoriaz.

The second option is by taking the Prodains cable car. You would then need to take the local bus from the centre of Morzine to the Prodain cable car and then take this directly to Avoriaz, (which takes an estimated 4-8 minutes.

You are unable to ski directly from Avoriaz to Morzine and will need to use either local transport or cable cars to help you get there. 

Avoriaz is car free resort, so the ski passes are known to be a little more expensive than other resorts such as Morzine, however once you’re in Avoriaz there is no reason to leave as you have everything from the pistes to mountains, restaurants & bars which are competitively priced to other resorts.

Avoriaz is purpose built resort which has many different accommodation options to choose from, including apartments & hotels –  remember that there are no cars allowed so the drop off & collection point in this resort is the Avoriaz welcome centre and from there you can reach your accommodation via skidoo, horse & cart or on foot with sleds.

You can drive to the entrance of the ski resort and to the welcome centre where you can park. Within the resort itself, however, you are unable to drive around, as the resort is vehicle free and you are surrounded by pistes.

You can’t ski directly to Les Gets from Avoriaz, you would need to use a combination of the lift system and local transport. 

To Get from Les Gets to Avoriaz, you would need to use a combination of the lift system and local transport. 

Firstly you’ll need to take the Prodain cable car home run, from here you can then go straight outside the lift and take the local Morzine Bus to Morzine centre which is an estimated 10 minutes. 

From here you can then use the Le Pleney Cable car and ski through the trees to explore the beautiful resort of Les Gets. 

Les Gets is famous for its tree runs, so make sure if you are travelling you have a piste map to make sure you are heading the right direction.

Avoriaz is very famous amongst the ski community as a snow sure resort and its ski in and ski out access of all accommodations. It’s also favoured by skiers for it’s short distance from Geneva, being around 1 hour and 45 minutes away.

Avoriaz was built in 1966 by Gerard Bremon. Here Geard created one of the most unique ski resorts in France.

Avoriaz will never leave you hungry, whether it’s burgers, pizza or local french cuisine you’re after, there’s a great great choice of restaurant. 

Some of the local favourites are Le Yeti, La Cachette Avoriaz, Folice Douce and Chez Babeth

The transfer from Geneva Airport to Avoriaz is usually around 1 hour and 30 minutes, however depending on traffic, the travel time can be closer to 1 hour 45 mins or 2 hours on a peak day – such as weekends. 

Avoriaz has plenty of events throughout the season and daily apres ski events, you will never be short for fun and good times. Big events such as Rock the Pistes, Snowboxx during the winter months & then also in the summer we see the Avoraiz & Morzine come alive in events such as the Mont Blanc Rally, Harley Days & events such as tough mudder.

There are 3 underground car parks in Avoriaz with over 1700 parking spaces available. 

These are located at the Plateau car park, Falaise car park, and Proclou car parks. 

Parking can be limited during the peak season, so make sure you check with your accommodation if you are choosing to drive. If you don’t have parking included, the best option will be a transfer to the Avoriaz Welcome Centre.