A plateau resort facing due south across the Rhône valley, which makes it one of the most weather-reliable arrivals in Switzerland. It shares the Sion rate with Verbier: twenty minutes from Mégève, thirty-five from Courchevel.
Typical winter sectors to and from Crans-Montana — one-way, per helicopter.
Thirty-five minutes across the Chablais.
Thirty minutes over the Valais.
Thirty-five minutes east.
Twenty minutes across to Sion.
Forty-five minutes to Sion.
The south-facing plateau above Sion.
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.
Women's World Cup descents on the Mont Lachaux piste.
SportWeeks 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.
ShoulderThe plateau is open, south-facing and only 1,500 metres. Approaches stay flyable when the deep Tarentaise valleys are in cloud.
Yes — the Omega European Masters in September moves a lot of charter traffic through Sion.
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.