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Avoriaz is possibly the most modern resort in the Portes du Soleil, Avoriaz is instantly recognizable for its dynamic architecture, based on the concept that in nature there are no right-angles. However, back before winter sports transformed the resort Avoriaz, or ‘Avorea’ as it was known, was little more than a cluster of alpine chalets and high-altitude pastures. Back then skiing was not the popular and accessible pastime that it is today; the few hardy souls that trudged up through the heavy snow to ski back down had the mountains to themselves. One of these men was future Olympic champion Jean Vuarnet. Nowadays Avoriaz is renowned as a family ski resort with excellent amenities..
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