Chambéry is the closest airport to the Tarentaise, and it shows in the numbers: twenty minutes to Courchevel, Méribel, Val Thorens or Val d'Isère. Seasonal airline service from the UK, and the standard weather alternate when the altiports close.
Typical winter sectors to and from Chambéry — one-way, per helicopter.
Twenty minutes up the Tarentaise to the altiport.
Same rate — Three Valleys group pricing.
Twenty minutes up the Belleville valley.
Twenty minutes to the Espace Killy.
Twenty minutes north to the Mont Blanc altiport.
Forty-five minutes to Sion.
The closest airport to the Three Valleys.
Single-engine H125 and H130 for mountain sectors — Eco and VIP cabins. Twin-engine aircraft on request.
Season runs December to April. Christmas, New Year and February half-term book out first — aircraft are held from November.
CMF handles the whole Alpine charter and airline wave. Winter Saturday slots are the binding constraint.
PeakWeeks 52 and 1 saturate. Slots and crews book out ten weeks ahead.
PeakUK, French and Swiss school holidays — the second peak.
PeakLong days, stable air, the easiest month to fly.
ShoulderChambéry is an hour closer to the Tarentaise by road and a shorter helicopter sector. If your airline or jet will take it, take it.
Yes. When Courchevel or Méribel altiport closes, we land at CMF and drive you up — under an hour to most of the Three Valleys.
Mountain flying is VFR and daylight-only. If cloud base drops we rebook, reroute to the valley airport, or arrange a car leg. You are never charged for a weather cancellation.
One-way, per helicopter, including airport taxes, handling and VAT, from our operators' winter grids. Twin-engine aircraft on request. Peak weeks can carry a premium — we confirm against live availability before you commit.
8 aircraft types operating in Alps. Each page lists typical routes, operator partner and full technical specifications.