Heli Guides La Thuile

The descents around La Thuile are numerous!  With experienced UIAGM certified guides who are experts in the terrain around the Aosta Valley, and the Ecureil B3 helicopter to get you to the top peaks, you can choose your adventure based upon the snow conditions and your level of skiing.

The Ruitor Glacier, at 3486 meters high is the “King” of the valley.  The descents are numerous but the classic run is along the northern side of La Thuile and descending 2140 meters before entering the forest below. It is a good area for those new to the sport of heli-skiing, but also has options for the expert skier as well.

Becca Bianca, at 3261 meters high will give you breathtaking views of the entire valley.

Mont Freduaz, at 2835 meters high has the option to descend back to La Thuile or to the French side.

Mont Ouille is at 3099 meters high, and with its Southern exposure in the sunshine, you will experience Spring skiing snow conditions.  At the 2000 meter mark, you can take the helicopter up again or descend to La Thuile.

Mont Miravaldi and its magnificent views of the surrounding peaks is for expert skiers with descents through the canyon to the Breuil valley below.  At the 2000 meter mark at “Alpe Barmettes” you can take the helicopter back up.

Punta Lechaud at 3127 meters gives you 2 different descent options.  You can ski the Northern slopes to the Chavanne Valley, or the South-East side to the Breuil Valley and take the helicopter up again at “Alpe Barmettes” at the 2000 meter mark.