Tignes sits at 2,100 metres with the Grande Motte glacier above it, which means skiing from October to May. Twenty minutes from Chambéry, fifteen from Mégève, fifteen from Courchevel. The drive up from Bourg-Saint-Maurice is the reason people fly.
Typical winter sectors to and from Tignes — one-way, per helicopter.
Twenty minutes up the Tarentaise.
Twenty-five minutes to the Tarentaise head.
Fifteen minutes from the altiport.
Twenty minutes over the Vanoise.
Thirty minutes from the helipad.
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.
Grande Motte opens in October — the longest season in France.
OpeningWeeks 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.
ShoulderYes. The glacier extends the season at both ends and the shoulder months are the easiest to book.
Same lift pass, minutes apart by air, same rate. We quote whichever pad has the better wind picture on the day.
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.