CHAMONIX BASED HELI SKIING - EUROPEAN ALPS
Yes, heli skiing is illegal in Chamonix. BUT, being situated right on the border with Italy and Switzerland it is the perfect location to base yourself for a European heli ski adventure. Our flexible programme allows us to assess the snow and weather conditions at several different locations on any given day and make last minute decisions on where to ski or ride based on current conditions.
Why Heli Ski Here?
- Only a one hour private transfer from Geneva airport.
- Ideal for short breaks and week long stays.
- Access to Chamonix's facilities, skiing & non-skiing.
- Suitable for everyone - non-heliskiers, non-skiers and children.
- Five star accommodation and service.
- Ski and mountaineering capital of Europe.
- Massive descents, steep terrain and awesome jaw dropping scenery.
- Groups of only four clients per helicopter.
- You can still ski if weather conditions prevent you from heli skiing.
- Multi destinations means conditions infrequently stop flying.
- World-renowned experienced guides (it's where they're trained!).
- Heli Tarentaise Tour.
Blistering long descents, jaw dropping scenery and some quite astonishing routes are what skiers and snowboarders will discover on this heli ski adventure. That combined with true five star luxury and service, combined with the numerous and varied facilities that Chamonix has to offer. The other big benefits are that Chamonix is just one hour by private transfer from Geneva airport and Geneva is a two hour flight or less from most European countries. Come and ski from three to seven days and bring the family and friends, whether they ski or not. While you are off in the helicopter, the chalet staff can be ferrying your cohorts to the ski slopes, shopping or even for a round of golf in early May.
Chamonix is the perfect base from which to locate the best snow conditions in the Alps on any given day. It is only twenty minutes by private luxury chauffeured vehicle to Italy or Switzerland where you will pick up your helicopter ride (heli skiing is not allowed in France). Typically you will do three drops per day with a vertical of up to 2000 metres per run. The terrain is varied from steep couloirs to wide open glacial runs and there are options to ski genuinely steep terrain if conditions permit.
For something completely different try the Heli-Tarentaise Tour - seven resorts in one day! Leave Chamonix by helicopter and fly over the Vallee Blanche to Tignes where snowmobiles take you to your first spectacular descent. Following this you will ski into Champagny, La Plagne and Bellecote, skiing the north face of the Bellecote en route to Peisey Nan Croix, Les Arcs, Villaroger and finally to Argentiere where you will finish the day with a fantastic decent on Les Grands Montets. Six to nine thousand metres of vertical in one day!!
Accomodation:
Your accommodation will be in one of Pollen Brooks five star chalets. Each chalet has a team of professional staff who will look after your group's every need. The service is of the highest calibre and nothing is too much for this dedicated team of professionals. Facilities include outdoor Jacuzzi, sauna, cinema, satellite TV and all modern communications such as Wi-fi ADSL. Your chef will deliver gastronomic excellence and the chauffeurs take you wherever you wish to go.
CHAMONIX HELI SKIING PRICES AND PACKAGES - 2011
Price in pounds sterling per person for seven day trips:| Heliskiing | Non-Heliski |
| £3,950 to £5,030 | £1,730 to £2,810 |
Price in pounds sterling, per person for three day trips:
| Heliskiing | Non-Heliski |
| £1,820 to £2,450 | £1,080 to £1,720 |
For the 'Heli-Tarentaise' Tour - Add £495 per person based on five people in a group.
A booking will only be confirmed if there are a minimum of three people heli skiing and six people in the chalet.
(A chalet can have mixed groups, two maximum)
Included:
- Two to Seven possible days of skiing.
- Three to Seven nights five star chalet accommodation.
- Breakfast, dinner (except two evening meals), ski snacks.
- Bar with range of spirits, beers & soft drinks.
- 30,500 vertical metres (100,000 vertical feet) of heli skiing for the seven day package
- Guide service.
- Airport transfers to Geneva in private vehicles.
- Chauffeured vehicles in-resort & heli pickups.
- Use of safety equipment including: avalanche transceiver, avalanche airbag, shovel and probe.
Not Included:
- Anything not mentioned above.
- International flights.
- Skis and touring equipment.
- Ski lift passes.
- Lunch.
- Insurance. This MUST cover you specifically for heli skiing. Please ask us for advice if you are unsure of your options.
Typical Itinerary:
| Sunday: | International flight to Geneva. Transfer by road to Chamonix (1 hr), arrive at the chalet by 4pm. Avalanche transceiver training at the chalet with your guide (1 hr). (Possibility to arrive in the morning, drop bags and ski in Chamonix Sunday afternoon) |
| Monday to Saturday: | Six days of heli skiing. |
| Sunday: | Possibility to ski Chamonix in the morning. At 1300 latest, private transfer to Geneva. International flight home. |
Refund Policy: One cancelled drop - £65 per person. Whole day cancelled - £290 per person.
Note: applies only in cases of mechanical breakdown or poor weather.
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