AVORIAZ: VIADIRECT LAUNCHES AN INFORMATION AND WAYFINDING SOLUTION FOR SKI RESORTS

1 January 2015
Avoriaz, FRANCE


The mobile app adapted to skiing areas

The ViaDirect information and wayfinding solution can now meet the needs of ski resorts. The first example is a mobile application for the Avoriaz skiing area.

The mobile application is adapted for pedestrians because they can’t use traditional solutions such as Smartphone GPS. Indeed these don’t display the pedestrian’s routes in winter and don’t consider stairs and lifts that are often used in ski resorts.

This first development in a sports complex underlines the ViaDirect capacity to meet the needs of public places, whatever the objectives and constraints are.

For 2 years the Avoriaz ski resort won the prize of the best ski area for families. Providing an additional service to holidaymakers by guiding them through many buildings, floors, shops, and activities is the main objective of these applications.

Android and iOS (Apple) apps are downloadable for free. Receptionists of tourist offices can help users. ViaDirect wanted to create a real wayfinding “compass” with an ergonomic and easy-to-use interface.

The mobile application is operational for the 2014-2015 season of the Avoriaz ski resort. It guides pedestrians while providing maximum services.

The skiing area wanted a multichannel solution in several steps: first, mobile apps and indoor and outdoor kiosks’ installation. The ViaDirect solution perfectly meets this strategic requirement.

THE SOFTWARE:

The Avoriaz mobile application is revolutionizing ski resorts plans thanks to a 3D aerial view of the pedestrian area. An animated route can be displayed between the departure and arrival points. In summer 2015 an automatic GPS will be deployed in the 3D map. The information flows are from a back office that manages the entire map. The application uses the Avoriaz data to provide users with the latest information on each destination.

The user avoids differences in height or level by taking the lift to optimize its route. The aim is to facilitate access to stores and services in the most appropriate way.

 

The other standard features of ViaDirect are also deployed:

– Different types of available accommodations

– Equipment rental

– Stores

– Restaurants

– Activities

– Services: ATM, infirmary…

– Parking

– Direct access to the area map

 

ViaDirect Mobile for Avoriaz Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idm.viadirect.avoriaz&hl=fr

 

ViaDirect Mobile for Avoriaz iOS :

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/avoriaz-orientation/id941126309?l=fr&ls=1&mt=8

OTHER NEWS

Avant Cap

The shopping center has invested in wayfinding kiosks in order to improve traffic flow and increase the visibility of its commercial offer
Read More

Atlantis

Its 15 million visitors per year benefit from an interactive wayfinding solution via kiosks but also from a smartphone-based wayfinding
Read More

Mundo E

ViaDirect provides the latest version of its wayfinding software to equip the 12 kiosks of the Mexicain shopping mall Mundo E located
Read More

O’Parinor

After acquiring a new wayfinding system with the ViaDirect solution, O'Parinor chose to update the software with a new and more advanced
Read More

Mega Plaza Independencia

The Peruvian Mega Plaza Independencia shopping center use now seven specific ViaDirect wayfinding kiosk, featuring the famous Gazelle model
Read More

digital outdoor kiosks characteristics

In order to orientate people and provide them with all the information, the outdoor wayfinding kiosks has its own characteristics
Read More

Italie Deux

Italie Deux, located in the heart of Paris 13, next to the Place d'Italie, has had the ViaDirect wayfinding solution for several years
Read More

Les Terrasses du Port

In 2014, Hammerson equips the mall with 9 ViaDirect digital wayfinding kiosk. Currently, Les Terrasses du Port continues its project with new
Read More

A continuous guidance

ViaDirect guides your visitors from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave! We provide all the solution to give you the better…
Read More

Nice Etoile

Located in France, the shopping center Nice Etoile has updated it ViaDirect wayfinding software with our latest version after six years
Read More

Château de Versailles

During this year, a new request was provided between the Château de Versailles and ViaDirect for the installation of dynamic screens
Read More

Renaissance Mall Aruba

The Renaissance Mall Aruba, located in the Caribbean, now has a ViaDirect wayfinding kiosk to guide its visitors through its luxury shops...
Read More

Why this price for wayfinding solution?

When you are thinking about getting a digital wayfinding station, the main obstacle is the price. Today we would like to explain the reasons
Read More

Parque Arboleda

ViaDirect implements digital wayfinding kiosks as well as its mobile solution, within the Parque Arboleda center in Colombia
Read More

Villaggio Mall

The center located in Doha, Qatar, has been equipped with the ViaDirect wayfinding software since 2016. This year it has optimised its
Read More

L’Avenue 83

7 years ago, L'avenue 83 wanted to orient its visitors in the best possible way with ViaDirect kiosks... Today, we are pleased to renew
Read More

Canberra Plaza

A total of 3 vertical wayfinding kiosks have been installed in the Singaporean center, thanks to the collaboration ViaDirect and Ascenstar
Read More

Alfa shopping center

Akropolis Group, once again trusts ViaDirect for the installation of its wayfinding software in its famous mall in the capital Riga, the Alfa
Read More

Digital Wayfinding for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

The digital solution is suitable for all individuals, regardless of their age or familiarity with digital technology
Read More

Doha City Center

Equipped with ViaDirect wayfinding kiosks for 8 years, the major mall in Qatar has optimised its software by implementing its latest version
Read More