La Plagne and Les Arcs together form Paradiski, linked by the Vanoise Express. The resort sits in the Tarentaise between Courchevel and Val d'Isère, which makes the inter-resort hops absurdly short: ten minutes from Courchevel or Méribel.
Typical winter sectors to and from La Plagne — one-way, per helicopter.
Ten minutes across the valley — same rate either aircraft.
Ten minutes over the Vanoise.
Twenty minutes down the Tarentaise.
Ten minutes south from the altiport.
Twenty minutes up the Tarentaise.
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.
The 1992 Olympic track runs public sessions through February.
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.
ShoulderPlagne Centre, Belle Plagne and Montalbert all have usable sites. We confirm the site with the operator before you book.
On a Saturday in the Tarentaise, yes. Ten minutes by air against an hour and a half of valley road.
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.