© Chamonix Sport Aventure
© Chamonix Sport Aventure
Courmayeur Heli-Skiing Trip, Chamonix / Mont Blanc Valley
Heliskiing trip in Courmayeur for up to 4 people
Transfer to Italy through the Mont-Blanc tunnel then take the Helicopter to Val Veni, 4,100 ft where you will enjoy 2 helicopter drops.
As heliskiing is not permitted in France this trip departs from Courmayeur which is approximately 20/30 minutes from Chamonix by car (transfer from Chamonix is included)
First flight:
The helicopter will take you to one of the three drop zones chosen by your Guide depending on the best snow conditions. You will be dropped at either the Scie Pass 11,896 ft, Trélatête pass 12,007 ft or the Glaciers peak 12,158 ft. where you will experience the breathtaking beauty of the Mont Blanc Massif. The first descent will be around 5,200 to 5,500 vertical feet arriving at "Combal lake", where the helicopter will be waiting for you to take you on your second run!
Second flight:
The helicopter will take you to Mont Fortin, 9,222 ft. This second descent follows the North Face of Mount Fortin and is often covered with fresh deep powder snow. Please note that the start of this summit is pretty steep! After a descent of 4,200 vertical feet to the Italian resort of Zerotta, you will join Courmayeur ski area where you can choose to have lunch and are able to call the snowmobile to pull us to the restaurant "Le Petit-Mont-Blanc”. If you want to continue to ski/snowboard in the afternoon, it is possible to go off-piste skiing in Courmayeur and meet back at the Helicopter take off location at 16.30.
What's included
- Transport to and from Chamonix
- Helicopter flight and guide service
- If necessary - Avalanche Transceivers and safety equipment for glacier skiing, such as security harness, snow probe and shovel.
Worth knowing
Owner and manager Franck Chapon is passionate about the mountains and enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge of all the sports they offer. He is a High Mountain Guide IFMGA-UIAGM, International Ski & Snowboard Instructor, Paragliding Instructor/Tandem Pilot and former French Number 1. in the French Paragliding team.
As a minimum, you should be an all piste skier /snowboarder and be confident to ski/snowboard off-piste, powder snow, moguls and steep slopes.
Please ensure you check your travel insurance policy before you leave to ensure you are covered for Off-Piste skiing and Heliski.
Who should go
For adrenaline seekers who want to discover new activities or experienced mountaineers who want to discover all the Chamonix Valley has to offer and have some have new adventures with professionally trained guides.
