Heli Skiing Switzerland
Photo by Maarten Duineveld
Switzerland is an international magnet for skiers from across the world since the beginning and has attracted multiple winter Olympics for good reason. Is Switzerland on your list for the coming season? If you said yes, then it’s time for a heli skiing trip to Switzerland. There are several quality operators that we cover below: Heli Ski Alps and Heli Guides which have destinations in St. Moritz and Zermatt.
If you want to go heli skiing in Switzerland, then read more to discover the right operator to assist!
Heli Skiing Operations in Switzerland
Where is the best heli skiing in Switzerland?
Everywhere.
Some people may describe Switzerland as a neutral country, but there is nothing neutral about heli skiing Switzerland. The world-famous Alps run through several countries, but they’re at their most scenic along the Swiss border with Italy and France at famous destinations like Zermatt, St. Moritz, and Verbier. Unlike some other European countries though, heli skiing Switzerland is legal and encouraged.
For example, heli skiing in Zermatt Switzerland means dropping into iconic Swiss mountains from as high as 3,899 meters, skiing down iconic lines with a reliable snowpack, and then returning to town where the roads are closed to cars. That means that while heli skiing in Zermatt Switzerland you’ll spend more time in a helicopter than you will in a car. All that time in a helicopter will also give you plenty of chances to catch a stunning view of the Matterhorn too!
Heli skiing Switzerland doesn’t only mean going to Zermatt though, because there is also the historic town of St. Moritz and its beautiful mountains. In fact, St. Moritz has been called the birthplace of alpine winter tourism since its mineral hot springs have drawn visitors for hundreds of years. Of course, if you’re heli skiing Switzerland then you’re interested in the mountains, and thanks to its location you can heli ski Madesimo, Livigno, Val Malenco, and Val Grosina while staying in St. Moritz.
In most Swiss ski areas the snow is world class, and so are the lodgings and restaurants nearby.
Heli Skiing Switzerland Operator Directory - The Short List!
- Air Zermatt
Offering multiple landing zone destinations, departing from Raron and Zermatt, this operator has bee flying in the Swiss Alps since 1973. - Heli Ski Alpes
Offering destinations in Finhaut, Verbier and Zermatt, this operator is prepared to deliver an exceptional, memorable day of heli skiing. - Heli Guides - St Moritz
Offering the most robust menu of destinations throughout the Alps, this operator is a must visit when researching your trip planning. - Heli Guides - Zermatt
With a dozen locations to fly from in Italy, Switzerland (and even in Chamonix), this operator is the dominant leader for heli skiing in the Alps.
World-Class Travel Ideas!
Are you a heli skiing fanatic with lots of time? Try this! Go Eastbound or Westbound...it doesn't matter. Schedule TWO heli skiing adventures...one in St. Moritz -Davos and the other in Zermatt! Make the journey between the two locations in the fabulous Glacier Express. The eight hour ride, features 291 bridges, amazing valley views, rivers and spectacular, ever-changing vistas through the alps. Helicopters and trains...it's a must!
Facts & FAQ
Heli skiing anywhere on the planet is an investment that begs for ROI! You want experience the grace and edrenaline of steep & deep untracked lines, and then allow it all to fill your memories, justifying your investment! The cost is almost always worth it! The cost for heli skiing in Switzerland can be very economical, similar to British Columbia. You can discover pricing by the run/single drop or several runs/drops. It's not necessarily a requirement to book a full day or a multi-day package.
Thanks to the hospitality infrastructure that surrounds most skiing meccas in Switzerland, you can easily avoid staying in expensive mountain lodges and drive a bit further on the morning you intend to heli ski Switzerland. That will obviously reduce your cost of accomodations.
Heli skiing in Switzerland is not immune to bad weather, prohibiting helicopters from taking off. That doesn’t mean your adventure has to take a pause. There are a significant number of ski resorts as well as plenty of established areas for off-piste skiing. And the restaurants and bars are famous for apres in Europe! The food and drinks are as good as their views of the Alps!
Book a Heli Skiing Trip to Switzerland Today!
Heli skiing in Switzerland...anywhere in the Alps for that matter...can deliver an unequaled skiing experience to anywhere on the planet! The ultimate off-piste backcountry lines await the adventurous skier who sincerely desires to lay down tracks in the Alps. Put this destination on your list!
BRADY
8/31/23
Brady is an avid skiing & backcountry enthusiast, aging "big wave" surfer and is totally addicted to heliskiing!
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