Avoriaz
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Avoriaz (IPA: [avɔʁja]) is a French mountain resort in the heart of the Portes du Soleil.
For visitors it offers both winter skiing and snow-based pursuits, and summer walking, golf, teleporting and other outdoor activities. Cars are forbidden in Avoriaz, the station is designed to be fully skiable.
[edit] Architecture
Avoriaz is rather distinctive amongst the 30's purpose built ski resorts. Jacques Labro built the Dromonts hotel in March 1966 and this design set the tone for the rest of the development. The design of this building eschewed the Alpine Chalets more commonly found in this region in favour of a bold and unique design more in keeping with its cliff top location. The buildings are mainly built in wood and slate and from a distance blend into the surrounding cliffs. Many of the designers of Avoriaz have won awards for their work such as the Académie des Beaux Arts, the Equerre d’Argent and silver medal from the Architectural Académie. It is also known for its buzzing jewish community. [1]
