Heliboarding is the ultimate adventure for snowboard enthusiasts! Just like heli-skiing, you fly in a helicopter over majestic mountain peaks to reach remote, unspoilt slopes. The feeling of freedom, the sheer endless powder snow slopes and the breathtaking views make heliboarding an unforgettable experience. Whether you are an experienced snowboarder or a beginner, this unique experience will reignite your passion for winter sports. Get ready to experience the beauty of the mountains from a completely new perspective – heliboarding is every snowboarder’s dream!
At Heli Guides AG you will find many great programmes under the term heliski, which are of course not only designed for skiers but also for snowboarders.
Explore the winter sports paradise of Zermatt with Heli Guides AG! At an altitude of 1,620 metres, the municipality of Zermatt lies at the end of the Mattertal valley in the Swiss canton of Valais, which forms the border with Italy. Breathtaking heliskiing adventures await you here amidst the majestic Alps. A total of 360 kilometres of pistes make Zermatt the steepest ski destination in the world and also one of the best-developed ski resorts.
And if you are looking for the ultimate heliskiing experience, you should not miss our “4 days VIP Heliski Zermatt including 15,000 metres altitude” programme. On these days, we will take you by helicopter to the heliski slopes of Cervinia, Zermatt or Gressoney. You will be accompanied by our IVBV-certified mountain and ski guides. You can relax in selected 4 to 5-star hotels. Are you interested? Find out more about the programme. An unforgettable adventure awaits you!
You can find more programmes in Zermatthere.
Discover our newest heliski spot in Cervinia – a true paradise for all winter sports fans! The spot is an exciting addition to our other destinations and promises endless powder adventures. With breathtaking peaks and untouched snow, Cervinia is a dream destination for skiers and snowboarders. Explore this magical terrain and experience unforgettable descents. You can find more information here.
Cervinia awaits you with spectacular experiences – book today and be ready to get closer to the mountain peaks than ever before!
Look forward to the 2024 winter sports season with Heli Guides AG!
Discover our new programmes for heliskiing, ski touring and freeriding online. The short journey to our locations in the Italian Alps and Switzerland from the D-A-CH region and other European countries is particularly attractive.
This season we have a new exciting spot in Cervinia in our programme for you. But you can also experience tried-and-tested locations such as Valgrisenche, the origin of European heliski trips, or the popular spot of Courmayeur and the freeride mecca of Chamonix with Heli Guides AG. Simply choose your preferred date or enquire about a place in our open groups.
Book now and be ready for unforgettable winter adventures. Take off and conquer the powder snow!
Only in April we’ll start the “End of the Season Special” in Val Formazza – the “little Canada of the Alps”. There are various travel dates for 2 or 3 travel days. In one of the exclusive programs you can even choose a super private group (1 helicopter, 1 guide)! You’ll find our programs here:
Heliski 2 days Val Formazza 01_22
Heliski 2 days 5000 hm Private Group Val Formazza 02_22
Heliski 3 days 8000 hm Val Formazza 03_22
Heliski 4 days 8000 hm Private Group Val Formazza 04_22
There are several reasons to visit the best heliski and freeride areas of Switzerland. Like a big vertical drop of up to 2500 m. Big terrains with wide open slopes, steep couloirs and all in some of the most beautiful mountain regions of the Alps. We can arrange your individual helicopter skiing day – according to your wishes in your desired area in Switzerland.
The spots in Switzerland will not be selected by us in 2019. Numerous programs in the Italian Alps on the border to Switzerland can be found on the other destination pages. If you have any questions, we are happy to help you over the phone or use our contactform.
Yes, there are! Switzerland has 42 mountain landing places for touristic purposes. Theses places are located all over Switzerland, up to a height from 4200m. Only a part of those landing places are usable for heliski purposes. We have put together the most beautiful spots. Reasons to visit the best heliski areas in Switzerland are obvious: Height differences up to 2500m, wide and open slopes, steep couloirs and all that in one of the most stunning mountain areas of the Alps.
Freeride Switzerland, Deep-snow skiing and trip – Where?
There are many reasons to go to ski in the best heliski areas in Switzerland. Engelberg, Zermatt, Verbier the large and wonderful mountain areas offer lots of nice descents. It is possible to go for a day trip. This includes: Guiding and support IFMGA mountain guide 1 skiing day 1 or 2 helicopter flights depending Heliski option for additional helicopter flights
Switzerland offers a variety of first-class freeride and ski spots. We have put together for you a small but excellent selection of our favourite spots. Davos, Disentis and Loetschtal – all these areas have their own and unique flair and offer everything you need for a perfect freeride weekend.
Here you can find some more general informations about: Heliski Requirements
Austria, especially the Arlberg, offers an enormous range of first-class freeriding spots. For the ones who want to do heliski, Lech offers the only opportunity in this country. The culinary side with its typical cosiness completes the freeride experience.
The spots in Montafon, Arlberg and Lech will not be accessed by us in 2019. Numerous programs in the Italian Alps on the border with Austria can be found on the other destinations. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or use our contact form.
Possibilties for Heliskiing Austria
Due to the regulations in Austria, the Arlberg/Lech is the only heliski possibility in Austria. Everybody, who wants to experience this adventure, the Arlberg with its 2651m Mehlsack offer ideal entry opportunities. Uncountable freeride possibilities in Austria should not remain unmentioned.
Best Dates:
For decades, the Arlberg is one of the snowiest ski areas in austria and the Alps. That is why it is a garantor for good powder conditions from December to end of March.
How safe is it?
The Arlberg has always been the mecca of freeriding in the Alps. There you can start for a heli skiing austria journey. The freeride options here in St. Anton, St. Christof, Zürs, Lech and Warth seems to be endless. Enjoy with your private guide your personally freeride experience in this are whether for a day or a whole week. You will need to be a safe off-piste skier in all conditions, and fit enough to cope skiing off-piste up to 6,000 vertical meters a day. Depending on the program additional fitness for small hikes up to 30 min. For group booking´s, we can take care individual of the skiing and group level.
Experience the extraordinary this summer: When the sun’s rays make the peaks sparkle and Mont Blanc stands out majestically. Then you are part of Panoramic Flights! Explore the region with our wonderful helicopter panoramic flights around the White Hearts, Mont Blanc & Co. From now on a MUST DO for all vacationers in the region of Aosta Valley, Chamonix and the nearby Alpine region.
Discover the Aostatal and the Mont Blanc from now on out of the air! Exclusively we offer this over 4 different destinations: You can take off from as little as €350 here!
Exiting news for wintersport-fans! The new programs of the Heli Guides AG are online. We have extended our programs in the destinations further, above all in the Italian Alps. Especially in these difficult travel times, where by Corona / Covid – 19 overseas flights and travel in Canada, Alaska or Kamchatka become impossible, the Alpine region offers more than an alternative! Not only the short journey from the D-A-CH region and other European countries speak for our new travel programs. Whether in the Valgrisenche, the origin of European heli travel or our strong spot in Courmayeur, right next to the freeride mecca Chamonix – you have the choice! We now offer free date selection and exclusively – on fixed dates – open groups. In addition, we offer great novelties:
With Cervinia and St.Moritz we exclusively offer two brannew travel destinations with loads of powder fun.
Book now and take off
Dear friends and heliskiing fans,
all over the world the Corona situation is very tense and as we know the virus had spread rapidly also in Italy.
However, the good news is that heliskiing is possible at our spots and we are allowed to operate our tours there, even though some of the ski areas are still closed. Your safety is important to us. That is why we have prepared a comprehensive hygiene and safety concept.
The Italian government has initiated a variety of measures to prevent the further spread of the Corona virus.
What applies if you have booked a heliskiing tour with us and you are arriving from abroad?
Please read this short summary*:
Who can enter Italy?
What do you have to consider when you arrive from a country that is listed in list C?
Self-isolation is not necessary if the Corona test is negative, and the above points are followed.
A summary of the requirements when arriving from a List C country can be found here.
What do the colors mean that the Italian regions are divided into?
An overview of the classification of regions and colors can be found here.Currently we run our heliskiing tours in Aosta Valley (Courmayeur, etc.) which has been classified as a orange zone.
What does yellow zone mean?
What do you have to consider if you travel by car via Switzerland or Austria?
* Despite the greatest possible care, we cannot guarantee the listed points above. Please get additional information from other sources.
Since the regulations of the home countries, regions, residential districts, and cities are unfortunately not uniform, we would like to ask you to inform yourself if and which regulations apply when you return to your home country after your heliskiing tour.
We are happy to help for further assistance.
Date: 12.02.2021
Here you can find further information about the preventive measures of Heliski AG.