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Take on your heliskiing challenge with style

Level: 3
Season: Winter
Duration: 1
Participants: Max 4

My goal

Helicopter skiing across the Monte Rosa valleys, accompanied by experienced local mountain guides.

Heliskiing on Monte Rosa takes us to remote areas far from the ski lifts. We’ll explore new routes and enjoy long descents through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the Alps.

Between Alagna, Gressoney and Champoluc, we’ll find an extraordinary variety of terrain. Wide high-altitude slopes, glaciers, steep faces and secluded valleys offer many different skiing opportunities.

With helicopter access, we can reach areas that would otherwise be difficult to explore. We’ll choose the most rewarding descents according to the snow and mountain conditions.

What makes heliskiing on Monte Rosa special isn’t simply the flight, but the skiing that follows. The altitude, varied terrain and our local knowledge make every experience different. We’ll use these advantages to plan a day that suits your skiing ability, expectations and the conditions we find.

Where you’ll ski

We’ll explore the Monte Rosa massif, skiing across the valleys of Alagna, Gressoney and Champoluc.

We’ll choose our routes according to the snow, weather, visibility and your group’s skiing ability. Depending on the conditions, we may enjoy wide-open slopes, glacier descents or more challenging terrain.

Every day brings different possibilities. This variety is one of Monte Rosa’s greatest strengths.

What it takes

Heliskiing is for experienced off-piste skiers who feel confident on ungroomed terrain and variable snow.

You should have good control of your skis and feel comfortable skiing on different types of snow. You’ll also need enough fitness to enjoy several descents at high altitude.

We organise heliskiing for a maximum of 4 participants per IFMGA Mountain Guide.

Every participant must carry a complete avalanche safety kit (transceiver, shovel and probe) and an ABS avalanche airbag backpack.

How we’ll guide you

Our IFMGA Mountain Guides know the Monte Rosa valleys exceptionally well. We’ll assess the mountain conditions, identify suitable helicopter landing areas and choose descents that match your group’s experience and ability.

We won’t follow a fixed itinerary simply because we’ve booked a helicopter. Instead, we’ll decide where to ski according to the conditions on the day. Safety and the quality of your skiing experience will guide every decision.

And if we can’t fly, we still have excellent options. Monte Rosa offers outstanding lift-accessed freeride and ski touring routes. We can explore these with your guide and make the most of the day, even without the helicopter.

Our goal is to give you an exceptional skiing experience on Monte Rosa. We’ll make the most of the terrain and conditions, with or without the helicopter.

2 participants: €950.00 per person
3 participants: €650.00 per person
4 participants: €500.00 per person

Prices are based on a private heliskiing experience with one helicopter flight.

What’s included

  • IFMGA Mountain Guide for one day.
  • One helicopter flight for the group.
  • ABS avalanche airbag backpack.
  • Avalanche safety kit: transceiver, shovel and probe.

What’s not included

Accident insurance, meals not specified, anything not listed under “What’s included”.

Day 0 — Briefing and preparation

Before your heliskiing day, we’ll get in touch to go through the final details of your experience.

We can arrange this briefing online, at our office in Alagna or directly at your hotel, depending on what’s most convenient for you.

We’ll discuss your skiing experience, expectations and preferences, check the equipment you’ll need and review the latest weather and snow conditions.

We’ll also confirm the meeting point and departure time, so everything is organised before we head into the mountains.

Day 1 — Heliskiing on Monte Rosa

We’ll meet our IFMGA Mountain Guide at the agreed meeting point in the Monte Rosa area. Before setting off, we’ll check our equipment, review the avalanche safety procedures and discuss the day’s plan.

We’ll then head to the helicopter departure point for our flight into the mountains. Within minutes, we’ll reach a remote landing area, surrounded by the peaks and glaciers of Monte Rosa.

After landing, we’ll prepare our equipment and begin our descent, following the route selected by our guide. Depending on the conditions and the group’s skiing ability, we may enjoy wide-open slopes, glacier terrain or more technical sections.

The itinerary and length of the descent will depend on the chosen landing area, snow conditions and visibility.

Once we’ve completed our heliskiing descent, we can continue exploring the Monte Rosa ski area with our guide, making the most of the remaining day through lift-accessed freeride, where conditions allow.

The programme includes one helicopter flight. Additional flights can be arranged separately, subject to availability, weather and mountain conditions.

For your heliskiing day, you’ll need:

  • Freeride skis and ski boots
  • Ski poles
  • Certified ski helmet
  • Avalanche safety kit: transceiver, shovel and probe
  • ABS avalanche airbag backpack
  • Ski goggles and sunglasses
  • Ski gloves and a spare pair

The avalanche safety kit (transceiver, shovel and probe) and ABS avalanche airbag backpack are included in the price.

Mountaineering, ski touring, off-piste skiing and trekking take place in a natural, uncontrolled environment.
Weather conditions, snow, ice, terrain, visibility, altitude and physical fatigue can change rapidly and directly affect the course of the activity. For this reason, there is always an inherent level of objective risk, which cannot be eliminated but only managed.

All our activities are led by IFMGA Mountain Guides and Certified Hiking Guides (AMM).
The guide continuously assesses environmental conditions and the physical and mental state of participants, sets an appropriate pace, manages progression and ensures the correct use of equipment. If conditions require it, the guide may modify the itinerary or interrupt the activity, always in the interest of individual and group safety.

Participants are required to be in good physical and mental condition, adequately prepared for the level of the activity, and to follow the guide’s instructions at all times.

Group activities

During group outings, the pace is set according to the slowest participant. In case of fatigue or discomfort, the guide may decide to adjust the programme or return early. In the mountains, the group ascends and returns together.

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**FAQ #1** – Do I need previous heliskiing experience?

No, previous heliskiing experience isn’t necessary, but you must be a confident off-piste skier. You should be comfortable skiing ungroomed snow in different conditions, including powder, compact snow and variable terrain.

Before your trip, we’ll discuss your skiing experience to make sure the activity is suitable for you.

**FAQ #2** – What happens if the helicopter cannot fly?

Helicopter flights depend on weather, visibility and mountain conditions.

If flying isn’t possible, we can still enjoy a full day of guided freeride in the Monte Rosa ski area, choosing the best available terrain.

In this case, we’ll refund €900 for the helicopter flight that could not take place. The guided skiing day will go ahead, provided mountain conditions allow it.

Any ski passes already purchased are non-refundable.

**FAQ #3** – How many helicopter flights are included?

The package includes one helicopter flight for your group.

Additional flights can be arranged at an extra cost, depending on availability, weather and mountain conditions.

We’ll be happy to discuss the options with you before your trip.

**FAQ #4** – Can I book heliskiing for just one or two people?

Absolutely. We offer private heliskiing experiences for 1 to 4 participants, with one IFMGA Mountain Guide.

The price per person decreases as the number of participants increases, making it particularly attractive for small groups of friends.

**FAQ #5** – Is the avalanche safety equipment included?

Yes. We provide the complete avalanche safety kit (transceiver, shovel and probe) and an ABS avalanche airbag backpack.

Your guide will check the equipment and explain the safety procedures before departure.

You will need to bring your own ski equipment, helmet and suitable clothing.

**FAQ #6** – Can we choose where to ski?

We’ll be happy to discuss your preferences, favourite types of terrain and the descents you’d like to experience.

However, the final choice of landing area and skiing route is made by your IFMGA Mountain Guide according to snow stability, weather, visibility and the group’s ability.

This flexibility allows us to make the most of the conditions rather than follow a fixed route.

**FAQ #7** – Can we continue skiing after the helicopter descent?

Yes. After completing our heliskiing descent, we can continue the day with guided freeride using the Monte Rosa lift system, provided conditions and timing allow.

This is one of the advantages of heliskiing on Monte Rosa: the helicopter experience can be combined with excellent lift-accessed off-piste skiing.

Any lift passes required are not included in the package.

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Insurance

Before departure, check that your insurance policy specifically covers mountaineering, glacier travel, altitude, trip cancellation, repatriation, and personal liability. For more information, read our complete guide to mountain insurance.

WINTER

Level 1 – Explore
First freeride experiences. Controlled turns and a relaxed pace on accessible terrain.

Level 2 – Advanced
Confident skiing on ungroomed snow and able to maintain a good pace throughout the day.

Level 3 – Technical
Regular freeride experience, including on steeper terrain and in more exposed situations.


SUMMER

Level 1 – First experience
You should be comfortable with normal mountain hiking. No previous mountaineering or glacier experience is required.

Level 2 – Basic experience
You should already have completed hikes of several hours on mountain trails. Previous glacier experience or use of crampons is not required, but you should be ready to use them for the first time.

Level 3 – Mountaineering experience
Previous experience using crampons and travelling roped together on a glacier is required. The route may include short exposed sections.

Level 4 – Advanced experience
Solid experience using crampons and travelling roped together is required. The route may include exposed ridges, steep slopes and mixed terrain.

Level 5 – Experienced mountaineer
Strong experience on technical high-mountain routes is required. The route may include very exposed sections, climbing on rock, ice or mixed terrain, and may require knowledge of the main rope techniques.

The level indicates the technical experience required, not the physical effort.
The actual difficulty may vary depending on mountain conditions and the route.