Heli Guides · Season 2026/27
Heliskiing in the Alps
13 areas in Italy, Switzerland and Chamonix. Our own helicopters, certified mountain guides, and never more than four guests per guide.
- from €415heliski day, 1 flight
- from €2,1003 days with hotel
- from €3,450heliski week
Personal advice
Give us a call
+39 366 6292 888Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 Italian time · daily from 15 Nov to 15 May
- We work out which area suits your dates and your skiing level
- A detailed quote, usually within 1–2 days
Small groups: no more than four guests per mountain guide
- Heliski day
- from €415per person, 1 flight with mountain guide
- Areas
- 13Italy, Switzerland and Chamonix from Courmayeur
- Group
- max. 4guests per mountain guide
- Season
- Dec–Mayshorter in some areas
In brief
Heliskiing without the jet lag
Heliskiing – also written heli-skiing, or called helicopter skiing – means a helicopter takes you to a summit and a mountain guide leads you down through untracked snow. Heli Guides flies you in its own helicopters to altitudes of up to 4,100 metres – in Cervinia, Courmayeur, Gressoney, Zermatt and nine more areas of the Alps. You ski in groups of no more than four guests, always with a mountain guide.
A first heliski day with one flight costs from €415 per person, three days with hotel and guide from €2,100, a week from €3,450. The season runs from December to May.
How it works
- Call or enquireTell us your dates, the size of your group and your skiing level.
- Get your quoteUsually within 1–2 days: with area, hotel and helicopter flights, tailored to your group.
- Book with a 35% depositThe balance is due 45 days before the trip.
- FlyIf the guaranteed flights cannot be flown because of the weather, you receive their value as a voucher or, on request, a refund.
Over 60 programmes
From your first flight to a full week
Six examples of what is possible. All prices are per person. By phone, we’ll help you choose the right programme.
Cervinia
My First Heliski Day
from €415
- Length
- 1 day
- Flights
- 1 flight
- For
- first-timers
Cervinia
Heliski day with 2 flights
from €595
- Length
- 1 day
- Flights
- 2 flights
- Group
- max. 4
Gressoney · Monte Rosa
3 days of heliskiing including the Zermatt tour
from €2,100
- Length
- 3 days
- Hotel
- 3 nights
- Ski pass
- Monterosa Ski
Courmayeur · Mont Blanc
3 days of heliskiing including 7,000 vertical metres
from €2,900
- Length
- 3 days
- Vertical
- 7,000 m
- Hotel
- 3 nights
Gressoney · Monte Rosa
6 days of heliskiing including the Zermatt tour
from €3,450
- Length
- 6 days
- Hotel
- 3–4 stars
- Includes
- Zermatt tour
Zermatt
4-day VIP heliskiing including 15,000 vertical metres
from €8,650
- Length
- 4 days
- Vertical
- 15,000 m
- Hotel
- 4–5 stars
Example: 3 days at Mont Blanc from €2,900
What three days of heliskiing include
This is how the three-day programme in Courmayeur is built.
- Day 1 Arrival
Hotel check-in, meeting with your mountain guide, equipment check and planning of the ski days.
- Days 2–4 Heliskiing
Depending on the weather and avalanche conditions, you fly to different areas around Courmayeur. Your guide decides with you where to go the next day.
- Bad weather Freeride
If the helicopter cannot fly, your guide takes you freeriding in the neighbouring ski areas.
Included in the price
- 7,000 vertical metres by helicopter, 5,600 of them guaranteed
- IFMGA mountain and ski guide on all three ski days
- 3 nights in a 3- to 5-star hotel recommended by us
- Avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe and airbag backpack on loan
Not included
Additional helicopter flights, equipment hire, drinks and lunch.
See this programmePersonal advice
The quickest way is to call
A heliski trip is not a one-click purchase. Tell us when you want to travel and what level you ski at, and we’ll tell you which area fits.
+39 366 6292 888- Emailinfo@heli-guides.com
- 15 Nov – 15 May
- office open daily
- Rest of the year
- Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, except public holidays
Open groups 2026/27
Fixed dates you can join on your own
You don’t need a group of your own: you can join an open group alone or with one other person.
| Dates | Area | Programme | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cervinia | My First Heliski Day | €415 | |
| Cervinia | My First Heliski Day | €415 | |
| Valgrisenche | 3 days of heliskiing, 8,000 m vertical | Fully booked | |
| Madesimo | 3 days of heliskiing, 8 flights | €3,400 | |
| Cervinia | My First Heliski Day | €415 | |
| Courmayeur | 3 days of heliskiing, 7,000 m vertical | €3,500 | |
| Cervinia | My First Heliski Day | €415 | |
| Madesimo | 3 days of heliskiing, 8 flights | €3,400 | |
| Valgrisenche | 3 days of heliskiing, 8,000 m vertical | €3,690 | |
| Cervinia | My First Heliski Day | €415 | |
| Cervinia | My First Heliski Day | €415 |
As of 13 October 2026.
See availability and all dates13 areas
Where we fly
Ten areas in Italy, two in Switzerland, and Chamonix. For Chamonix the helicopter takes off in Courmayeur, because heliskiing is not allowed in France.
- Cerviniafrom €415Aosta Valley · up to 4,100 m · Dec–May
- Courmayeurfrom €520Aosta Valley · up to 3,800 m · Dec–May
- Gressoneyfrom €520Aosta Valley · up to 4,000 m · Dec–May
- La Thuilefrom €520Aosta Valley · up to 3,350 m · Dec–Apr
- Valgrisenchefrom €945Aosta Valley · up to 3,800 m · Dec–May
- Ollomontfrom €1,550Aosta Valley · up to 3,350 m · Dec–Apr
- Madesimofrom €595Lombardy · up to 3,279 m · Dec–May
- Livignoon requestLombardy · up to 3,133 m · Dec–May
- Val Formazzafrom €3,650Piedmont · up to 3,300 m · Dec–Feb
- Sestrierefrom €4,150Piedmont · up to 3,200 m · Dec–Apr
- Zermattfrom €8,650Valais, Switzerland · up to 3,899 m · Dec–Apr
- St. Moritzfrom €900Graubünden, Switzerland · up to 3,303 m · Dec–Apr
- Chamonixfrom €715Mont Blanc, flights from Courmayeur · up to 3,842 m · Dec–May
Why Heli Guides
Everything from one company
Heli Guides organises the helicopter flights, the mountain guides and the accommodation itself. The helicopters are operated by SKY Aviation, a company founded by Heli Guides, and the guides have known their areas for years.
- years of heliskiing experience
- over 30
- Airbus AS 350 helicopters
- up to 15
- certified mountain guides
- over 100
- guests per mountain guide
- max. 4
“It’s like Canada – only in Europe.”
“I have rarely skied powder like this.”
“We are completely satisfied and happy with the trip.”
Our head guides by areaCourmayeur: Francesco Civra Dano · Valgrisenche: Rudi Janin · Gressoney: Paolo Aghemo · Madesimo: Nicola Ciapponi · Livigno: Federico Martinelli · Cervinia: Marco Appino
Requirements
How well do I need to ski?
You should ski confidently on piste and have some experience off piste. You don’t need to be a pro: wide, forgiving skis and gentle to moderately steep terrain make heliskiing possible for many good skiers and snowboarders.
If you are unsure, start with the “My First Heliski Day” or a freeride day: the guide sees how you ski and advises you.
See all requirementsSafety
- Guided by certified mountain guides (IFMGA)
- We provide avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe and airbag backpack
- Your guide decides every day according to weather and avalanche conditions
- Equipment check before the first flight
Voucherfrom €415
For ChristmasGift idea
Give heliskiing
For anyone who already knows every piste: a gift voucher from Heli Guides.
- Any amount from €415
- For heliski and freeride experiences in the Alps
- Valid for three years from the date of issue
Frequently asked questions
Good to know
How much does heliskiing in the Alps cost?
With Heli Guides a heliski day costs from €415 per person: that is the “My First Heliski Day” in Cervinia, with one flight and a mountain guide. A day with two flights costs from €595, three days with hotel and guide from €2,100, a week from €3,450. VIP programmes in Zermatt start at €8,650.
How well do I need to ski or snowboard?
You should ski confidently on piste and have some experience off piste. You don’t need to be a pro. For first-timers there is the “My First Heliski Day”; if you are unsure, book a freeride day with a guide first.
Where is heliskiing allowed in the Alps?
In Italy and Switzerland heliskiing is allowed in designated areas. In France it is banned, and in Austria it is only possible at Lech am Arlberg. Heli Guides flies in ten Italian areas as well as in Zermatt and St. Moritz. For Chamonix the helicopter takes off in Courmayeur.
Is there heliskiing in Austria?
In Austria heliskiing is only possible at Lech am Arlberg. Heli Guides does not currently fly there; its programmes take place in Italy and Switzerland.
When is the best time for heliskiing in the Alps?
The season runs from December to May, in some areas until April. Around Mont Blanc you usually find powder from early January to early April, followed by spring snow.
What happens in bad weather?
If the guaranteed flights cannot be flown because of wind, weather or avalanche risk, you receive the value of the unflown flights as a voucher or, on request, a refund (terms and conditions, section 13). On those days your guide takes you freeriding in the ski areas.
What is included in the price?
On day programmes the mountain guide, the helicopter flights listed and the safety equipment are included. On multi-day programmes the hotel and the listed vertical metres or flights are added. Additional helicopter flights, equipment hire, drinks and lunch are not included; on day programmes neither are the ski pass and transfers.
Can I join alone or with one other person?
Yes. You can join an open group alone or with one other person; the dates are fixed. A group has no more than four guests per mountain guide.
How do I get to the heliski areas?
By car, or by flying to Turin, Milan Malpensa or Geneva; for St. Moritz also Zurich. Flights within Europe are short and there is no jet lag.
How do I book and pay?
You send an enquiry and usually receive a quote within 1–2 days. Once you return the booking form and pay the 35% deposit, the trip is confirmed; the balance is due 45 days before the trip. You can pay by credit card.
Can I go heliskiing on a snowboard?
Yes. Heli Guides takes both skiers and snowboarders, and the requirements are the same.
Ready for your first flight?
Call us or send us the key details. You will usually receive a quote within 1–2 days.
+39 366 6292 888