Rules for visiting Avoriaz
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- ProhibitedIn the Morzine motorhome area, tents and camping are not allowed. Wastewater may only be emptied at the Flot Bleu station. Anyone using the service point may stay a maximum of 2 hours.Source: en.morzine-avoriaz.com
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsIn Morzine-Avoriaz, overnight stays are allowed in the designated car parks. Nyon, Les Prodains and Seraussaix are free with no time limit. The paid area on the Route de la Plagne costs €20/day (1 May-31 Oct) and €25/day (1 Nov-30 Apr) and only accepts self-contained motorhomes.Source: en.morzine-avoriaz.com
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsIn winter, SERMA's conditions prohibit ski touring equipment on the slopes served by its lifts. It is only allowed on marked routes, during the ski area's opening hours, and never during preventive avalanche blasting (PIDA).Source: skipass-avoriaz.com
🛸 Drones
- With conditionsRecreational drones may not fly higher than 150 m or farther than 200 m from the pilot, who must keep them in sight at all times. Flying over inhabited or tourist areas requires DGAC authorisation. Flying over a prohibited zone is punishable by up to €15,000 and 6 months in prison.Source: seeavoriaz.com
📋 Other rules
- With conditionsChildren under 1 year old may not use SERMA lifts, except gondolas and the cable car under their parents' responsibility. SERMA may refuse transport and suspend the pass of anyone who breaks the rules or is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.Source: skipass-avoriaz.com
- ProhibitedAvoriaz 1800 is a pedestrian resort with no cars. Vehicles are left in the outer car park of Avoriaz or in the Les Prodains car park in Morzine, which is paid.Source: skipass-avoriaz.com
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Avoriaz?
- Prohibited. In the Morzine motorhome area, tents and camping are not allowed. Wastewater may only be emptied at the Flot Bleu station. Anyone using the service point may stay a maximum of 2 hours.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Avoriaz?
- With conditions. In Morzine-Avoriaz, overnight stays are allowed in the designated car parks. Nyon, Les Prodains and Seraussaix are free with no time limit. The paid area on the Route de la Plagne costs €20/day (1 May-31 Oct) and €25/day (1 Nov-30 Apr) and only accepts self-contained motorhomes.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Avoriaz?
- With conditions. In winter, SERMA's conditions prohibit ski touring equipment on the slopes served by its lifts. It is only allowed on marked routes, during the ski area's opening hours, and never during preventive avalanche blasting (PIDA).
- Can you fly a drone at Avoriaz?
- With conditions. Recreational drones may not fly higher than 150 m or farther than 200 m from the pilot, who must keep them in sight at all times. Flying over inhabited or tourist areas requires DGAC authorisation. Flying over a prohibited zone is punishable by up to €15,000 and 6 months in prison.
Before you go
Rules collected on 12 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.