Heliskiing with freeride descent in Courmayeur

Forget queues at the lifts and crowded slopes: your next lift to the summit has three blades and a turbine.

Heliskiing in Courmayeur will take you aboard a private helicopter, the perfect means to reach altitudes of over 3, 000 metres in just a few minutes. From here, a legendary freeride descent among the most spectacular glaciers of the Mont Blanc Massif awaits you, together with a certified mountain guide.

Get ready to leave your signature on the pristine snow!

What we will do

The appointment is 45 minutes before the time indicated in the booking at the hangar in Courmayeur (AO). Here you will meet your mountain guide who, after checking the necessary equipment, will give a comprehensive briefing on the experience.

Now everything is ready! You will board the exclusive use helicopter, model Sierra Alfa AS350, and quickly reach the peaks of the Mont Blanc Massif. The scenic flight to the summit of your choice for the descent will take approximately 6-10 minutes, giving you a privileged view of the highest ridges in Europe.

Once you have landed at an altitude of over 3, 000 metres, you will prepare for your descent. In the first section, your guide will further assess your technical level to ensure a fun and safe experience. You will ski down immaculate slopes, immersed in silence and surrounded by immense expanses of fresh snow.

If you have chosen the option of 2 freeride descents, at the end of the first line you will find the helicopter waiting for you at the bottom of the valley to immediately start again with another incredible descent on a different slope!

At the end of the activity, you will return to the starting point in time for lunch. The experience lasts a total of about 4 hours, leaving you free to relax or comment on the spectacular lines you have just drawn over a glass of local wine.

Who it is aimed at

The experience is suitable for all skiers and snowboarders with an intermediate to expert level. It is necessary to be able to ski down the black slopes safely and to have some off-piste skiing experience.

The minimum age for participation is 16 years; minors must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

Other information

Attention! Please arrive at the meeting point at least 45 minutes in advance.

The experience is bookable from January to early April. In addition to the pilot and guide, the Sierra Alfa helicopter can transport private groups of up to 4 people.

You can choose the option of 1 or 2 freeride descents; select your preference in the booking box.

In order to participate in the activity, you must be equipped with an ABS backpack and ARTVA kit (shovel and probe) . If you are not in possession of them, you can hire the equipment on site at an approximate cost of €30 per person.

The guide is covered by civil liability (RC) insurance to protect participants during the activity. Prior to departure, each participant will be required to sign a liability release form, certifying that they are aware of and accept the risks associated with the activity and the relevant indemnity conditions.Personal accident insurance is also recommended, but not compulsory.

The meeting point can be reached by public transport; free or paid parking spaces are available on site.

Recommended clothing

• Freeride skis/ snowboards
• Boots, Helmet and Poles
• Thermal underwear
• Waterproof trousers and jacket
• Gloves and cap

Don't forget to bring

• Personal ski or snowboard equipment
• ABS backpack (if possessed)
• Artva, shovel and probe kit (if possessed)
• Snacks and water (max. 2L)