The Avoriaz Aprs Ski Experience: 3 Musts For The Cultured

The drive from Geneva to Avoriaz is a comfortable two hours and twenty minutes

. The resort has a reputation for being a supremely chic party venue with the younger ski set however, for those aging gracefully you may wish to seek out a slightly less frenetic experience. If you dont wish to hit the slopes running, but would prefer to soak up a little of the ambience of the environs first, there are some very attractive pastimes to choose from.

On arrival one could be forgiven for being somewhat daunted by the variety of things to do on offer. There is certainly no shortage of bars, over forty to be exact, and numerous restaurants too; however, discerning ones way to the more discerning venue is a bit more of a challenge.

Below are three salubrious aprs ski experiences; guaranteed civilized, sans pumping beats and adrenaline charged air thumping, and where demure meets decorum without a clash.

La Table du March

Far from the madding crowd is the classy Le Table du Marche in the Hotel Dromonts. This esteemed establishment is owned by the award-winning chef Christopher Leroy. The restaurant is one of his growing stable of Table du Marche restaurants around the globe. Celebrity chef Leroy is considered to be the French equivalent of Britains infamous Jamie Oliver, albeit a lot classier, and his innovative fare will be certain to delight the discerning palate. For an elegant, fine dining affair, surpassed by none from Geneva to Avoriaz, the five-course menu is the ultimate gourmet experience to Tweet about.

Helicopter Flights

To really appreciate the stunning vistas of The Alps and marvel at the snow topped peaks and Alpine forests below, take a panoramic helicopter flight and enjoy surveying all from the comfort of a comfy seat. From your birds eye vantage point you will be able to scan from Geneva to Avoriaz below. Dont miss this great opportunity to get a unique perspective on the vastness and magnificence that is the French Alps region. Weather permitting, daily panoramic helicopter flights are available through a variety of local and international flight companies. The experience comes highly recommended.

Jazz Up Festival

The hills from Geneva to Avoriaz are alive with music in April each year, when the mountain resort hosts the annual Jazz Up Festival. The renowned gala event has now earned a reputation as one of France's most esteemed jazz festivals. Since its inception six years ago the festival has attracted a noteworthy line-up of international stars, with such luminaries as Jonathan Kreisberg, Archie Shepp, Ahmad Jamal and China Moses to name but a few.

The festival is renowned as a platform for showcasing emerging talent side by side with the maestros. Its programme of cabaret style dinner shows and the spectacular headliner concerts in the festival hall will delight the most sophisticated of jazzonista. The resort restaurants including Lenvers, Fangle, Cabane, Rserve, Briska, Fontaines Blanches, Bistro and Amara will be hosting forty concerts between them. There will also be no less than seven Concerts exceptionnels ensuring the township will be a mecca for the international jazz set.

The dulcet sounds of jazz echoing through the mountains and valleys Geneva to Avoriaz and beyond are the icing atop a snowy mountain experience of a lifetime.

by: Lukas Johannes

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