I Skied One of France’s Best Ski Resorts 🇫🇷 | Avoriaz 2026 | GoPro POV
Skiing Avoriaz, France | January 2026 | Morzine & Portes du Soleil
This video documents a ski trip to Avoriaz, France in January 2026, during peak winter conditions in the Portes du Soleil ski area. Avoriaz is known for its high altitude, strong snow reliability, and direct access to one of the largest linked ski areas in the world.
Accommodation for the trip was a chalet in the centre of Morzine, providing easy access to lifts, shops, and restaurants. Morzine offers a traditional Alpine village atmosphere and works well as a base for skiing Avoriaz while staying off the main resort.
The video includes skiing across Avoriaz and surrounding Portes du Soleil areas, with a mix of groomed runs and winter conditions typical for January. It also features La Folie Douce Avoriaz, a well-known après-ski venue located on the mountain, offering live music and afternoon events accessible directly on skis.
What’s in the video:
Skiing in Avoriaz in January
Staying in a Morzine centre chalet
Lift connections between Morzine and Avoriaz
Snow conditions in the Portes du Soleil
Après-ski at La Folie Douce Avoriaz
Alpine village life in Morzine