Avoriaz mountain resort offers several marked, groomed and safe ski touring itineraries. Outside these itineraries, ski touring is forbidden on the ski area.
Ski touring is a mountain discipline requiring compliance with the following safety instructions
Before you set off, check the weather and snow conditions on our website or any other specialised site.
Useful links
- Chamonix Météo
- Avalanche Risk Estimate Bulletin of Météo France
Opening
Ski touring routes are accessible from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, according to their opening conditions.
These conditions are available :
- at the start of the itinerary
- on our website
- from the piste service.
It is strictly forbidden to use the routes during avalanche control operations.
In the event of closure, respect the markings.
Security
Equipment
- Properly adjusted ski touring equipment is essential (skis / bindings / ski touring boots + skins).
- An avalanche beacon, shovel and probe are recommended.
- You’ll also need clothing suitable for physical exertion outdoors and in the mountains.
Itineraries uses
You must be proficient in alpine skiing techniques to ski back down to your starting point on the pistes (it is forbidden to ski back down against the itinerary).
You are responsible for your own use of the routes: you must be covered by insurance to recover any rescue costs, if necessary.
Signposting
Respect the information, signs and markings provided.
Emergency
During opening hours, contact the piste service on +33 (0)4 50 74 11.13.
Outside these times, dial the emergency number 112.
Protect the environment
Don’t leave any rubbish in your path.
Nature is also a habitat for wildlife, so respect its tranquillity.
Itineraries
4 itineraries are propsoed on Avoriaz mountain resort:
- Les Crêtes de Zore
Easy/ Vertical drop = 290m / Estimated time= 1h00
- Le Vanné
Facile / Vertical drop = 300m / Estimated time = 0h45
- Les Jordières
Facile / Vertical drop = 200m / Estimated time = 1h30
- La Montée de la Becque
Assez difficile / Vertical drop = 590m / Estimated time = 0h30
Full details of these itineraries are available in our documentation, which can be downloaded here.
