Outdoor & Indoor Activities

WALKING & HIKING

Skiing is just the tip of the iceberg –  there are a myriad of alternative outdoor adventures to enjoy by day and night. Avoriaz caters for all ages, so for your full winter holiday experience come and try your hand at one of these other exciting activities!

SNOWSHOEING

For a different slope experience why not try snowshoeing? An easy activity allowing you to traverse the deeper snow on foot. Great for non-skiers. Snowshoes can be rented from the ski hire shops for exploring by yourself or you can joint a group with a guide at the ESF and the equipment is provided. Snowshoeing hiking routes are open to all, adults and children of all levels.

PARAPENTING

If you would like to soar over the Alps like the Choucas, why not try parapenting, a tandem parachute flight with a qualified pilot, launching by running off the side of the mountain, catching the thermal and soaring up into the air. Offering unparalleled aerial views and excitement, parapenting is yet another adventure experience on offer and easily accessible in Avoriaz.

SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHTS

For a change from ski-ing with fantastic views over the top of the Alpine peaks, why not enjoy a helicopter flight under the skilful control of an expert mountain pilot?

IGLOO VILLAGE

Avoriaz has its very own igloo complete with ice bar and accommodation where you can even sleep the night! Perched on the Stade slope just above the Place jean Vuarnet, and accessible both by ski or on foot, the igloo comprises a network of beautifully carved and majestically lit tunnels and rooms with an outside daytime seating area in the sunshine.

SLEDGING

Avoriaz is a Mecca for sledging. Whether young or old, being a car-free resort offers unlimited opportunities for sledging and as evening draws and the slopes empty of skiers, sledges take over the slopes. The Dromonts slopes in the centre of town offer particularly good sledge runs and the tourist office runs regular ski races for children.

NIGHT SLEDGING

For a great evening activity, let yourself speed in the dark down 700m vertical drop on the 3km descent from Avoriaz to Prodains under the careful guide of a qualified guide. For a truly memorable evening stop for a fondue at a secluded mountain hut with roaring fire before returning to Avoriaz with the Prodains Express. Please contact us for more details.

SNOWMOBILING

As night falls, the snow fields appear mysterious. If you still have the energy, why not discover ski-doing? Driving your own electric snow motor bike through the forests and plateaus of Proclou on a guided tour. With friends, family, or alone, you will enjoy the freedom from driving a motorized vehicle without roads through beautiful scenery.

ICE SKATING

No ski resort would be complete without an ice rink. Avoriaz has an open air skating rink in the middle of the ski resort. Most suited to children, a variety of activities such as skate dance parties for kids are organised weekly by the local tourist office.

DOG SLEDDING OR MUSHING

Discover mushing – driving your own team of huskies pulling you along on a sled. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is a tame ride on the back of a sledge – more of an adventure thrill sport combining adventure and balance while delighting at the enthusiasm and energy of the packs of vibrant huskies just raring to go!

HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES

What could be more magical than gliding along to the sound of jingle bells in a one horse open sleigh? Avoriaz is unique in the Alps in using horse sleighs as its main means of transport, so step aboard, snuggle under the rugs and enter your very own Christmas card as you are glide along the passageways through snow clad buildings and beautifully lit trees.

FAT BIKING

Cycling on the snow on bikes with super wide tyres is becoming an increasingly popular pursuit and is known as fat biking. It’s a great work out and if you’re a mountain biking enthusiast or ever wanted to give it a go, come and try Fat Biking, available early evening on the plateau.

ICE DIVING

For a complete change of scene, Lake Montriond offers the opportunity to go ice diving. Open to all, from beginners to experienced divers, over the age of 16. Supervised by qualified professionals, the experience includes all the equipment required – just bring warm clothes for afterwards!