Europe's highest ski resort, and the last hour of the drive up from Moûtiers is the part nobody enjoys. Twenty minutes from Chambéry, thirty from Geneva. At 2,300 metres the performance margins narrow, so we specify the aircraft accordingly.
Typical winter sectors to and from Val Thorens — one-way, per helicopter.
Twenty-five minutes southeast.
Twenty minutes up the Belleville valley.
Thirty minutes from the Geneva helipad.
Ten minutes over the Three Valleys.
Twenty minutes across the Tarentaise.
Fifteen minutes north.
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.
Val Thorens opens before almost everywhere else. November arrivals are routine here.
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. At 2,300 metres we specify the H125 or H130 and reduce payload rather than accept a marginal take-off.
The licensed drop zone at the resort edge, with a short transfer to the hotels. The pad closes in strong wind — Chambéry plus a road leg is the fallback.
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.