No altiport — but licensed winter helipads at chalet level and the Courchevel/Tignes heli-ski departure points. For those who want Espace Killy's 300 km of piste without the 3-hour GVA drive.
Typical winter sectors to and from Val d'Isère — one-way, per helicopter.
Twenty minutes up the Tarentaise.
Twenty-five minutes southeast.
Fifteen minutes from the altiport.
Twenty minutes across the Tarentaise.
Thirty minutes from the helipad to the valley DZ.
Forty-five minutes into the Saanenland.
Mont Blanc massif drop-offs — the only legal heli-ski near France.
Jet to Chambéry + heli — or direct heli from LBG.
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.
Early-season on Pissaillas glacier — November opening.
EarlyBoth peaks — book chalet pads 12 weeks ahead.
PeakBest month for legal Mont Blanc heli-ski drops.
Heli-skiMay first-weekend close. Long light, firm snow mornings.
ClosingLicensed winter DZ on outskirts of Val village + specific chalet pads. We confirm 48h ahead.
Legal in French Alps only from specific DZ. We partner with Chamonix guides for Mont Blanc drops.
Pre-arranged 4x4 shuttle — 5-10 minutes to village centre.
Yes — hiking, Col de l'Iseran scenic flights, Espace Killy summer MTB.
8 aircraft types operating in Alps. Each page lists typical routes, operator partner and full technical specifications.