PHOTO
MORZINE AVORIAZ
& PORTES DU SOLEIL 2008
View SE towards Mont Blanc from the panoramic view point at Le Pleney above Morzine
Snow covered tree in valley Boutigney near Les Gets
Skiers enjoy the panormaic view from a chairlift in the sun.
Avoriaz is a purpose built mountain resort in a stunning location at around 1800m.
Access is by cable car from Les Prodains, or road from Morzine
Pamela sets off to ski from the top of the chairlift at Zora, Super Morzine
Horse drawn sleighs provide a taxi service for visitors and residents.
Pedestrians need to take care on the busy tracks, as skiers, snowmobiles and horses compete for space.
Avoriaz has a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars, cafes , a winter sports school and a tourist office. Many of the buildings can be used as streets to provide sheltered connections, and some have public lifts to access street levels above.
Skier pauses to view Montriond before the steep descent to Morzine.
A steady climb for the horse sleigh.
A typical Avoriaz street, with shops on the ground floor.
Drum shaped balconies make an interesting view from underneath.
Gondola arrives at Super Morzine.
The end of a busy day in Febrruary sunshine at Le Pleney
