Swimming in your trunks in water at 29°C, surrounded by tropical plants, while it snows outside at 1,800 m: that’s the Aquariaz experience, the covered water park in Avoriaz. A striking contrast that makes it one of the resort’s most popular attractions, especially for families and days off the slopes.
What you’ll find
Under a large glass roof, Aquariaz recreates a tropical lagoon: warm water, palms and plants, rocks and waterfalls. There’s a swimming lagoon, a lazy river to drift along, slides and play areas for children, including an aquatic adventure course. The whole thing is designed as a warm interlude in the heart of winter.
Who it’s for
It’s above all a family outing, ideal with children, in bad weather or for a break from skiing. Older ones enjoy the slides and the current, the youngest the shallow zones. It’s also a way to unwind after a day on the pistes.
Booking
Tickets are bought directly from Aquariaz, at the entrance or online on the resort’s website. In high season and in bad weather, it gets busy: aim for the opening slots and check the hours, which vary by season.
Good to know
Hours and season. Aquariaz is mostly open in the winter season; check the dates and hours before coming, they change through the year.
Busy times. Very popular on bad-weather days: arrive at opening to enjoy it in peace.
What to bring. A swimsuit, and the rest is found on site. Safety rules (slides, depth) apply by age and height.
Access. At the heart of the car-free resort of Avoriaz, reachable on foot.
See also in Avoriaz
Get back on the Portes du Soleil pistes, or discover the resort from the valley at Morzine. Back to the destination: Avoriaz.