Heli Skiing Italy
Photo by Guillaume Groult
When it comes to European heli skiing, nothing tops heli skiing Italy!
From the wide range of terrain to the rich cultures that surround it, heli skiing Italy is an absolute dream for everyone from first time heli skiers to extreme snowboarders.
Between all the borders between countries, multiple languages spoken, and variable terrain you’ll find while heli skiing Italian Alps, it can be a challenge to find just the right location and operator to fit your desires of what makes up a great experience when you want to go heli skiing in Italy.
Why is Heli Skiing Italy So Popular?
Heli skiing is illegal in several European countries due to the noise and environmental footprint it leaves behind. Most notably, heli skiing is illegal in France where some of the most famous mountains in the Alps are. Italy is home to its own spectacular Alps that make for incredible skiing and snowboarding, and when people in France want to heli ski they fly over the border since heli skiing Italy is legal.
Heli Skiing Italy - Operator Directory
Heliski Alpes
Get more information on these exciting sectors to heliski:
- Courmayeur
- Valgrisenche
- Mont Rose
- Gressoney
- Petit Mont Blanc
- Vallée Blanche
- Zermatt
Chamonix Heliski
- Chamonix Heliski - Frank Chapon
Package Options: 3 Day Packages available.
Terrain/Mountain Range: In the Chamonix Mont Blanc valley, Franck Chapon has served as a High Mountain Guide year-round for more than 30 years.
Heli Guides
Heli Guides describe themselves as the leader in providing exclusive heli skiing trips in the Alps. Click the locations below to get more information on each itinerary:
World-Class Travel Ideas!
Because the countries are so close together, you may want to consider eating your croissant for breakfast in Chamonix France, take off for Courmayeur, and then finish your day in Zermatt! You'll have flown in a heli through three countries in one short day...celebrate with a bottle of champagne as you take a private transport back! It's only a two hour drive!
But seriously...want to ski the longest off-piste run on the planet? Descend The Vallée Blanche! Get to Courmayeur. After a cable car ride from Entréves, this run begins at Punta Helbronner (3466m), jsut N.E of Mont Blanc. It then travels for at least 18 kilometers along the Mer de Glace glacier and ends in Chamonix! That's where you crack the champagne!
Facts & FAQ
All that terrain and demand has created a heliskiing Mecca in northern Italy where the best skiers and snowboarders come to test their skills and push their limits.
On top of the infrastructure set up to support heliskiing in Italy, there are several distinct regions within the Italian Alps that offer specific conditions and terrain. For example, heli skiing Courmayeur Italy means dropping in with views of Mont Blanc so that you get the ultimate Alp experience. In fact, Courmayeur is only 30 minutes away from Chamonix which is the center of French mountain sports.
Then, there is Valgrisenche which offers snow and terrain that more resembles the Canadian Rockies than the Alps. Gressoney is another popular region where you’ll find an excellent mix of steep alpine terrain, fun tree runs, and beautiful towns that create a well-rounded ski and snowboard experience.
It’s hard to go wrong when choosing a place to heli ski Italy, but with the help of a great guide you can find the perfect place and package for you. For example, if you want to visit France and experience Chamonix while still heli skiing, then you can find a guide who takes off from France and flies into Italy daily. You can do the same in Switzerland, or find an operator right in Italy.
If you’re budget focused, then you might be asking what does heli skiing Italy cost? Fortunately, with the number of heli skiing guides and areas in Italy you can find several different packages to fit most budgets. For example, you can find reliable public transportation through much of Italy. Even though it may take some time and research to find which bus or train is right for you, it’s a great way to save so you can have more time heli skiing Italy.
Book a Heli Skiing Trip for Italy Today!
When you’re not on the snow, you’ll enjoy the incredible culture that has developed in Italy over centuries. Plus, the mix of other cultures from people frequently crossing the border makes for a unique region whose culture is just as fun to experience as its mountains are to go heli skiing!
BRADY
5/9/23
Brady is an avid skiing & backcountry enthusiast, aging "big wave" surfer and is totally addicted to heliskiing!
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