- A unique experience. No need to travel to the Arctic Circle to visit an ice hotel!
- Lots of ice/snow sculptures
- A great free visit, or hot chocolate stop when skiing or evening dining experience!
- Possible to arrive by piste basher in the evening!
Cost
Free to visit. Drinks from €2. Dinner from €25.
How to
- The igloo is located about 350m from the top of the Prodains cable car open from 10:00- 16:45 and 19:00-21:00
- Ski/board (during the day) : You can ski down to it on the lower part of the Bleue D’Arare.
- Walk : Take the Prodains cable car up and walk up the right-hand side of the piste. If booking for dinner, you can also request to ride in the piste basher up and down (circa €20pp). Cable car – circa €14 return for a pedestrian. Mon – Thurs 07:00-21:00 and Fri – Sat 07:00 – 00:00 Getting there:, take the free bus (line A). Last return bus 21:16 at time of writing.
Tips/advice
- Don’t forget your lift pass
- If walking, poles are a good idea if you have access to them
- Book early
- Food is hearty rather than haute cuisine
- Dinner – Wrap up warm if going in the evening
- Dinner – Kid, depending, you may want to bring a spare layer if they play in the snow
- Dinner – don’t miss the last cable car/bus connection back to your accommodation
Intro
Tucked into the side of the mountain above Avoriaz at 1,800m, the Igloo Village (La Village Igloo d’Avoriaz) is part snow bar, part ice/snow art gallery, part restaurant. Every winter, it’s rebuilt and resculpted to house multiple ice/snow sculptures. Think Game of Thrones meets Alpine chic – walls carved with glowing ice sculptures, fur-lined benches, twinkling lights, the cosy hum of mulled wine, fondue and good times.
Visiting
During the day by ski/board, it is easy to pop by as it is on skiers left just after piste marker 4 on the blue piste, Bleue D’Arare. Visits are free to explore the igloo’s nooks and crannies, though you will get a more immersive experience if you stay for a drink inside. If not skiing, it is a 350m up the right-hand side of the piste. Being a blue run it is not to steep, however can be slippery if the snow is hard-packed so poles are a good idea. If visiting at night, it is possible to arrive and leave via a piste basher!
Dinner
The combo of cool but cosy igloo and warm fondue is unforgettable. There are various packages to also include charcuterie, drinks and dessert. It’s a communal, convivial vibe – tables of fellow explorers warming hands around fondue pots, clinking glasses, kids playing and murmurs of excitement.
Core memories
- Inspiring ice sculptures
- A meal you will never forget
- Riding in a piste basher!
A visit feels a bit like going through the wardrobe to discover a scene from Narnia. It is a great pit stop, or a carrot to use when trying to get kids/group to ski/board somewhere. Kids love it. Couples love it. Friends love it. It’s a slice of snowy magic, what holidays in the mountains are made from/ for.
| What | Dinner in the Igloo Village (Fondue or Pierrade) in Avoriaz |
| When | Evening sittings from around 19:00–21:00 (check specific date availability) |
| Where | Igloo Village, Avoriaz – accessible by ski, snowshoe, or transfer |
| Who’s it for | Couples, families, groups – kids over 5 recommended |
| What’s included | Welcome drink, Savoyard fondue or pierrade, dessert, wine or soft drink |
| Price | Adults €69 / Kids (5–11) €45 (subject to change – check site) |
| Extras | Option to upgrade with digestif / special dessert / private group |
| How to book | Online via village-igloo-avoriaz.com or through your Skiology host |
| Dietaries | Vegetarian and allergy-friendly options available with notice |
| What to bring | Warm ski kit! Snow boots, gloves, hat, and thermal layers essential |
Let’s do this
- Plan your route
- Slow down and enjoy.
- If going for dinner, choose the dining package you want, book early as this experience books up quick!
Image credits: Avoriaz Tourism Office, Village Igloo Avoriaz
