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It’s fairly easy to get to the resort of Avoriaz by Geneva airport ski transfers – but what will you find once you get there? A custom-built resort Back in the 1960s, areas of the French Alps were becoming rapidly developed as, at the time, the playground of the rich and ‘jet-set’. One of the best-known developments took place around Morzine, but a local businessman and associates noticed the potential of a rocky ledge above the town. This was the first idea that would eventually lead to the resort of Avoriaz. What makes Avoriaz unusual is that, architecturally, it owes its unique culture to the 60s modernism as typified by people like Le Corbousier. Many of its major buildings were designed as expressions of modernism and the confidence of the times, and they are today unique in appearing to be almost as if they had their origin in a major financial centre. You’ll find high-rises, angular designs and lots of glass and steel, which is quite breathtaking in an Alpine context. This is something first-time visitors arriving on their Geneva airport ski transfers tend to either love or hate. If you prefer your resorts to look like the picture-postcard, stereotypical ancient Alpine wooden village then you perhaps won’t be smitten by Avoriaz’s appearance. If, by contrast, you love those old images of futurism so common in old 1960s programmes such as Thunderbirds or Captain Scarlet, then you’ll find it captivating! Actually, many independents comment how well the tall and angular buildings offset and blend into the backdrop of the mountains – something that was actually the original intention. The facilities It’s probably safe to assume that if you're looking into Geneva airport ski transfers you aren’t considering Avoriaz as a destination simply in order to stand and admire the architecture! So, apart from the skiing, what’s the entertainment like? The resort is part of the vast Portes Du Soleil skiing area that overlaps France and Switzerland. As you might imagine, this means you have a vast range of skiing and snow sports activities surrounding you – whichever direction you head in. Avoriaz itself is entirely car-free and totally skiable. It has about 130kms of skiing area based around 50 runs; these vary from essentially nursery slopes up to those that would be described as for "experts only". There are also a large number of snow cannons so even if the weather goes against you, those skis and boards should still get some good use. Brand new in 2012 comes the staggering Aquariaz – a vast water arena with pools and tropical plants. It's a lot of fun and ideal for loosening up those tight muscles! In the 60s, this resort was considered exceptionally trendy and for the moneyed classes only; today, however, it has evolved comfortably into one that caters for mainstream visitors. Most of the accommodation here is self-catering and for that reason there are plenty of restaurants and bars around. Nightlife is plentiful and lively without being intrusive though. Geneva airport ski transfers will get you to this great resort in about two hours or so – making it an accessible and desirable ski holiday destination. Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for Geneva airport ski transfers, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.
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