Avoriaz 1800 Guide Ep.8: Beyond the Pistes – Ice Diving, Sled Dogs & Night Snow Karting

Who says a ski holiday is only about skiing? In Episode 8 of Transfer to Alps, hosts Liam and Chloe step away from the traditional pistes to explore the absolute best non-skiing and active outdoor adventures in Avoriaz 1800.

Because Avoriaz bans cars and is fully covered in snow, it is the perfect staging ground for some of the most unique winter activities in Europe. We take you off the groomed slopes and guide you through five extraordinary winter excursions. Discover the silent, crystalline world of ice diving under the frozen surface of Lake Montriond, Haute-Savoie’s third-largest alpine lake. Learn why Avoriaz’s dog sledding is a hands-on adventure where you build a bond and actually drive your own team of Siberian Huskies, rather than just riding as a passenger.

For the adrenaline seekers, we break down the high-speed drifting on AvoKarts—three-wheeled snow karts with studded tyres—down closed ski slopes under the dark night sky. We also look at the ancient Nordic art of Ski Joëring (being pulled on skis by a galloping horse) and detail the magic of an evening snowshoe trek ending inside a hand-carved snow igloo for a hot Savoyard cheese fondue.

Tackling these physically demanding, high-energy excursions requires serious stamina. Avoid travel fatigue and arrive in the resort with "fresh legs" by booking a professional, reliable private or shared transfer directly from Geneva with us at Alps2Alps. Let us handle the winter roads while you focus on the adventure: https://www.alps2alps.com/ski-transfer-destinations/france/avoriaz-1800/