Avoriaz snow report
Avoriaz
Avoriaz ski resort is located in the Haute-Savoie region of France and is known for its excellent ski trails. The resort has a total of 49 runs and 75 miles of ski trails for skiers of all levels. The resort's best trails are its black diamond slopes, which are known for their challenging terrain and stunning views.
An interesting fact about Avoriaz is that it was built in the 1960s as part of a plan to create a car-free ski resort. The resort's architecture is unique and futuristic, with buildings that blend seamlessly into the surrounding mountains.
For beginner skiers, the resort offers a great nursery slope and a gentle green run called the Falaise. For apres ski, Le Yak is a popular bar with a cozy atmosphere and live music.
Terrain mix: The Avoriaz ski resort in France is located in the Portes du Soleil ski area in the French Alps. The resort is situated in the northern French Alps, near the border with Switzerland.
The pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of Avoriaz ski resort include:
1. The Portes du Soleil mountain range: This range spans both France and Switzerland and offers a vast area for skiing and snowboarding. Avoriaz is a central point in this range and provides access to numerous ski runs and lifts.
2. Avoriaz plateau: The ski resort is located on a plateau at an altitude of 1,800 meters, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
3. Terrain variety: Avoriaz offers a variety of terrain options for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, from gentle beginner slopes to challenging off-piste runs.
4. South-facing aspect: The ski slopes in Avoriaz face south, providing ample sunshine throughout the day and offering ideal conditions for skiing and snowboarding.
5. Snow reliability: Avoriaz is known for its reliable snowfall and excellent snow conditions throughout the winter season, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Avoriaz -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Avoriaz in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Avoriaz reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Avoriaz
Where does the snow data for Avoriaz come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Avoriaz?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Avoriaz?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Avoriaz.