Hiking in Avoriaz: the best walks around Avoriaz ski resort

Avoriaz is one of the Portes du Soleil ski resorts, along with Montriond, Abondance and Morzine. It offers sumptuous views of the Alps and Mont Blanc thanks to its varied hiking trails. Each itinerary invites you to take a different trail, in terms of views and difficulty (starting point, duration, distance, ascent and descent). BARNES Portes du Soleil reveals which hikes in Avoriaz to discover during your stay in the French Alps in Haute-Savoie, with 7 different itineraries.

1. Cascade des Brochaux and les Lindarets

Another hike in Avoriaz to discover the beauty of the Alps: the Brochaux and Lindarets waterfalls. The trail starts on the Avoriaz plateau and begins with a fairly difficult climb up to the Avoriaz crest. Chairlifts to Les Lindarets, Les Chaux Fleurie and Les Rochassons then await you for the rest of the hiking trail. Get ready to take in the scenery, from the path or in the air with the chairlift. This 6-kilometre hike takes you up to an altitude of 1871 metres, revealing a splendid panorama of the Chablais massifs!

2. Lac Vert - Avoriaz / Mossette circuit

Do you love country walks? Then the Lac Vert walk via Mossette from Avoriaz is just what you're looking for. Starting from the Avoriaz plateau, this footpath begins with a fairly steep climb up to the ridge. Once you reach the Brochaux waterfall, take the Mossettes chairlift. The green lake, perched at an altitude of 1972 metres, will gradually reveal itself, along with a nearby refuge. From the lake, the Col Chésery marks the boundary between France and Switzerland and takes you to the Col de Rochasson. Take in the changing scenery on this 10-kilometre, 3.5-hour hike in Avoriaz, with a vertical drop of 1,030 metres. For your return, take the Lindarets chairlift.

3. Mines de la Lapiaz

Take a family hike in Avoriaz and discover the Mines de la Lapiaz. Starting in the Falaise district, this trail takes you up to the mine lookout. After a panoramic view of the mountains, you'll arrive at the entrance to Lil'Stash, a timeless place with tree houses suspended in the trees. Enjoy a trail punctuated by breathtaking views - from greenery to towering cliffs - before reaching Avoriaz. This route takes 1 hour 55 minutes over a distance of 6 kilometres and a difference in altitude of 240 metres.

4. The Lindarets head

The tête des Lindarets is one of the must-do walks in France's beautiful Haute-Savoie region. This hiking trail in Avoriaz offers a pleasant way to discover Lake Montriond and the peaks of the Haut-Chablais region. The start of this hike is a bit sporty, as it takes in the Avoriaz plateau and its steep ascent to the crests. You then need to take the Lindarets and Chaux Fleurie chairlifts. This will take you to the top of Les Lindarets, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains: Mont-Blanc, Hauts-Forts, Mont-Grange and Dents Blanches. This hiking trail is 9 kilometres long and has a maximum altitude of 1943 metres.

5. Avoriaz and Lac de Chavanelle

A simple walk in Avoriaz, starting from Place Jean Vuarnet. This trail offers you a very mineral site with the lake of Avoriaz and its surrounding nature. A change of scenery is guaranteed with this itinerary. An alternative route takes you right up to the Franco-Swiss border, where you can enjoy a view of the Portes du Soleil ski resorts.

The ski resort of Avoriaz offers you some of its most beautiful hiking routes. Each hike in Avoriaz reveals a sumptuous landscape. There are other resorts in the Portes du Soleil offering incredible walks. You can plan an afternoon hike in Morzine or a hike in Les Gets. These will reveal breathtaking views of the Chablais massif, Lake Montriond and Mont-Blanc. Enjoy these landscapes whenever you like by buying a prestigious property in the Portes du Soleil.