For the Oisans and the Southern Alps, Grenoble is the shorter connection — and it prices the Three Valleys close to Geneva. Forty minutes to Courchevel. Useful too when a Riviera client wants the mountains without routing north through Switzerland.
Typical winter sectors to and from Grenoble — one-way, per helicopter.
Forty minutes north to the Three Valleys.
Same rate — Three Valleys group.
Forty minutes through the Maurienne.
Thirty-five minutes north past Chambéry.
Fifteen minutes up the Romanche valley.
The gateway to the Oisans and the Southern Alps.
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.
Alpe d'Huez, Les Deux Alpes and Serre Chevalier. Quieter traffic than the Tarentaise.
SeasonWeeks 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 cheaper for the Tarentaise and the Three Valleys. Grenoble is the better arrival for the Oisans, the Écrins and anything south.
Yes — Nice to Courchevel direct is one hour, or fly to Grenoble and take the short hop.
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.