# Heliskiing in the Alps

> Heli skiing in 13 areas of the Alps, incl. Cervinia, Courmayeur and Zermatt. Our own helicopters, certified guides, max. 4 guests per group. From €415.

https://www.heli-guides.com/heli-skiing-alps/

13 areas in Italy, Switzerland and Chamonix. Our own helicopters, certified mountain guides, and never more than four guests per guide.

- from €415: heliski day, 1 flight
- from €2,100: 3 days with hotel
- from €3,450: heliski week

## 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.

1. **Call or enquire** – Tell us your dates, the size of your group and your skiing level.
2. **Get your quote** – Usually within 1–2 days: with area, hotel and helicopter flights, tailored to your group.
3. **Book with a 35% deposit** – The balance is due 45 days before the trip.
4. **Fly** – If the guaranteed flights cannot be flown because of the weather, you receive their value as a voucher or, on request, a refund.

## From your first flight to a full week

- [My First Heliski Day – Cervinia](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/reiseprogramme/my-first-heliski-day-cer/): from €415 per person. Length: 1 day, Flights: 1 flight, For: first-timers.
- [Heliski day with 2 flights – Cervinia](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/reiseprogramme/heliski-day-2-flights-cer/): from €595 per person. Length: 1 day, Flights: 2 flights, Group: max. 4.
- [3 days of heliskiing including the Zermatt tour – Gressoney · Monte Rosa](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/reiseprogramme/heliski-weekend-including-zermatt-tour/): from €2,100 per person. Length: 3 days, Hotel: 3 nights, Ski pass: Monterosa Ski.
- [3 days of heliskiing including 7,000 vertical metres – Courmayeur · Mont Blanc](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/reiseprogramme/3-days-heliski-mont-blanc-including-7-000vm/): from €2,900 per person. Length: 3 days, Vertical: 7,000 m, Hotel: 3 nights.
- [6 days of heliskiing including the Zermatt tour – Gressoney · Monte Rosa](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/reiseprogramme/heliski-week-including-zermatt-tour/): from €3,450 per person. Length: 6 days, Hotel: 3–4 stars, Includes: Zermatt tour.
- [4-day VIP heliskiing including 15,000 vertical metres – Zermatt](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/reiseprogramme/4-days-vip-heliski-including-15-000vm/): from €8,650 per person. Length: 4 days, Vertical: 15,000 m, Hotel: 4–5 stars.

## What three days of heliskiing include

Example: 3 days at Mont Blanc from €2,900.

- **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.

## 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. As of 13 October 2026.

| Dates | Area | Programme | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2027 | Cervinia | My First Heliski Day | €415 |
| 7 Feb 2027 | Cervinia | My First Heliski Day | €415 |
| 18–21 Feb 2027 | Valgrisenche | 3 days of heliskiing, 8,000 m vertical | Fully booked |
| 25–28 Feb 2027 | Madesimo | 3 days of heliskiing, 8 flights | €3,400 |
| 27 Feb 2027 | Cervinia | My First Heliski Day | €415 |
| 4–7 Mar 2027 | Courmayeur | 3 days of heliskiing, 7,000 m vertical | €3,500 |
| 13 Mar 2027 | Cervinia | My First Heliski Day | €415 |
| 18–21 Mar 2027 | Madesimo | 3 days of heliskiing, 8 flights | €3,400 |
| 25–28 Mar 2027 | Valgrisenche | 3 days of heliskiing, 8,000 m vertical | €3,690 |
| 27 Mar 2027 | Cervinia | My First Heliski Day | €415 |
| 10 Apr 2027 | Cervinia | My First Heliski Day | €415 |

## 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.

- [Cervinia](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/destinations/cervinia/): Aosta Valley, up to 4,100 m, Dec–May, from €415
- [Courmayeur](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/destinations/courmayeur-mont-blanc-en/): Aosta Valley, up to 3,800 m, Dec–May, from €520
- [Gressoney](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/destinations/gressoney-monte-rosa-en/): Aosta Valley, up to 4,000 m, Dec–May, from €520
- [La Thuile](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/destinations/la-thuile-en/): Aosta Valley, up to 3,350 m, Dec–Apr, from €520
- [Valgrisenche](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/destinations/valgrisenche-en/): Aosta Valley, up to 3,800 m, Dec–May, from €945
- [Ollomont](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/destinations/ollomont-grand-combin-en/): Aosta Valley, up to 3,350 m, Dec–Apr, from €1,550
- [Madesimo](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/destinations/madesimo-en/): Lombardy, up to 3,279 m, Dec–May, from €595
- [Livigno](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/destinations/livigno-en/): Lombardy, up to 3,133 m, Dec–May, on request
- [Val Formazza](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/destinations/val-formazza/): Piedmont, up to 3,300 m, Dec–Feb, from €3,650
- [Sestriere](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/destinations/sestriere/): Piedmont, up to 3,200 m, Dec–Apr, from €4,150
- [Zermatt](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/destinations/zermatt-en/): Valais, up to 3,899 m, Dec–Apr, from €8,650
- [St. Moritz](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/destinations/st-moritz-en/): Graubünden, up to 3,303 m, Dec–Apr, from €900
- [Chamonix](https://www.heli-guides.com/en/destinations/chamonix-mont-blanc-en/): Mont Blanc, flights from Courmayeur, up to 3,842 m, Dec–May, from €715

## 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.

- over 30 years of heliskiing experience
- up to 15 Airbus AS 350 helicopters
- over 100 certified mountain guides
- max. 4 guests per mountain guide

## 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.

- 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

## 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.

## Talk to us

- Phone: +39 366 6292 888
- Email: info@heli-guides.com
- 15 Nov – 15 May: office open daily; Rest of the year: Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, except public holidays

Heli Guides s.r.l., Piazzale Funivie Val Veny, IT-11013 Entrèves, Courmayeur. Programme prices are per person, in euros. As of 13 October 2026.