Avoriaz is a ski resort in France, with skiing up to 2,466 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Avoriaz
The piste map of Avoriaz shows how the resort, perched at 1 800 metres in the Haute-Savoie, forms one of the key gateways into the vast interconnected Portes du Soleil network. The map covers the village's own ski area with 120 km of pistes and 34 lifts rising to a summit at 2 466 metres, while at the same time showing how the lifts and runs carry on towards the rest of the Portes du Soleil, whose full network takes in a full 650 km. The beginner slopes are grouped close to the village at lower altitude, whereas the steeper and more demanding pistes are found higher up towards the summit area. What makes this map unusual is precisely how clearly it illustrates the role of Avoriaz as a hub between the local ski area and the cross-border mega ski area.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in Avoriaz
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Avoriaz
Beginners and families will find their slopes right above the village, which sits at 1 800 metres. A large share of the 35 per cent of blue pistes is here, so anyone who has only just learned can move around without having to cross more difficult terrain. It is only a short distance from the accommodation to these lifts, which makes mornings easy for those wanting to get out quickly with children.
The more demanding terrain lies higher up, towards the summit at 2 466 metres. Up there the red pistes, which make up 30 per cent of the network, take over and lead on to steeper black sections accounting for 15 per cent of the local offering. The difference in character between the lower part of the village and the upper slopes is clearly visible on the map, and that is where anyone looking for a challenge should turn their attention.
The Avoriaz ski area itself covers 120 km of pistes served by 34 lifts, but it also acts as one of the entry points to the considerably larger Portes du Soleil, whose full network holds 650 km of linked pistes. Anyone wanting to cover the whole region in a day needs to plan around the direction of the lifts, as the ski area stretches far beyond what is shown on the local map.
A useful practical yardstick is the vertical drop of 666 metres between village and summit. That difference means conditions can vary considerably between the top and bottom of the same run, so anyone wanting to make the most of the full height should factor it into their plans for the day.
Book a ski holiday in Avoriaz
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Avoriaz? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the Avoriaz piste map
The highest skiing in Avoriaz is at 2,466 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,800 m.
You can download the piste map of Avoriaz here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
