Expansion of Avoriaz Gets Underway
Expansion of Avoriaz Gets Underway
Published : 02-May-2010 01:52
A massive expansion of Avoriaz ski resort in France gets underway this month that will create two totally new resort districts, each with several new accommodation complexes.Perhaps more exciting for guests staying in the existing resort, Avoriaz is also building a large new water park and a spectacular new lift to replace the cable car link between the resort and Morzine in the valley below. Much of the new development will be completed in time for the winter after next, in December 2011.
The two new resort districts are Crozats and Amara. Between them they will add nine new Maeva and Pierre and Vacances residences containing more than 40 new apartments.
Amara, which will open in two stages in December 2011 and December 2012, will also bring a new spa centre with swimming pool, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi, a day nursery and more restaurants, bars and shops.
Work is also due to begin in the next few days on a major new gondola which will replace the existing cable car link between Morzine and Avoriaz.
Finally, at the end of the summer season in September work is due to begin on 'Aquariaz' which the resort describes as, "the most innovative mountain water park facility with an atmosphere of natural tropical vegetation." The new complex will cover 2000 square metres and will feature a wide river meandering through the centre of the building, a pool, indoor climbing wall, a 'water playhouse' and a sidewinder – a water filled superpipe. The facility which is being developed in partnership with Center Parcs will be very eco friendly and is scheduled to open in July 2012.
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