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Monte Rosa Heliski Weekend — Freeride, Heliskiing and Zermatt

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

My goal

Three days of private skiing between Alagna, Gressoney and Zermatt, including a full day of heliskiing and hotel accommodation.

Our Monte Rosa heliski weekend combines three different skiing experiences. We’ll explore the freeride terrain of Alagna and Gressoney, enjoy a day of heliskiing and discover the Swiss side of Monte Rosa on a ski trip towards Zermatt.

We’ve designed this Monte Rosa heliskiing package for experienced off-piste skiers who want to spend a few days in the mountains without worrying about the organisation.

As this is a private trip, we can choose the routes to suit your skiing ability and preferences. We can also adapt each day to the snow and weather conditions. With three days available, we’ll have more flexibility to make the most of the mountain.

Where you’ll go

We’ll be based in Alagna Valsesia, at the foot of Monte Rosa, with accommodation in a local hotel.

First, we’ll explore the Monterosa Ski area, which connects Alagna, Gressoney and Champoluc. The area offers plenty of off-piste opportunities, from wide open slopes to more technical high-altitude descents.

For our heliskiing day, we’ll take a helicopter to reach starting points away from the ski lifts. Your guide will choose the routes according to the snow, weather and mountain conditions.

Finally, we’ll spend a full day skiing towards Zermatt. Along the way, we’ll discover a different side of Monte Rosa and enjoy the high-altitude scenery of the Swiss Alps.

What you’ll need

This programme is designed for experienced freeride skiers who feel confident on ungroomed snow and varied terrain.

You’ll need good fitness and enough stamina to spend full days on skis. You should also be comfortable with long descents and changing snow conditions.

Previous heliskiing experience isn’t necessary. However, you’ll need solid off-piste skiing skills to manage the routes and changing snow conditions.

We may include short approaches on foot or with touring skins when useful. We’ll discuss these options together, considering the group’s abilities and preferences.

How we’ll guide you

An experienced IFMGA Mountain Guide will accompany you throughout the trip. Our local guides know Monte Rosa, its terrain and the many possible ski descents.

Before departure, we’ll discuss your skiing experience and what you’d like to get out of the trip. Each day, your guide will assess the snow conditions and choose suitable descents. The itinerary may change when conditions require it.

Our first freeride day will also be an opportunity to get to know each other on skis and prepare for heliskiing.

That’s one of the advantages of a private programme. We’re not tied to a fixed itinerary, so we can focus on the best available conditions and the skiing your group enjoys most.

2 participants: €2,950.00 per person
3 participants: €2,250.00 per person
4 participants: €1,950.00 per person

What’s included

  • Three days with an IFMGA Mountain Guide.
  • One full day of freeriding on Monte Rosa.
  • One day of heliskiing, including the helicopter flights
  • One day of heliskiing towards Zermatt.
  • Three nights in a hotel in Alagna, with half board.
  • Monterosa Ski lift passes required for the programme, including the pass for the Zermatt day.
  • Avalanche safety kit: transceiver, shovel and probe.
  • ABS avalanche airbag backpack for the heliskiing days.

What’s not included

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

Day 0 — Arrival in Alagna

We’ll arrive in Alagna Valsesia and check into our hotel.

Before the skiing begins, we’ll go over the final arrangements, confirm meeting times and organise any equipment rentals you may need.

Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel in Alagna.

Day 1 — Freeriding between Alagna and Gressoney

We’ll meet our guide in the morning and, after a short briefing and equipment check, take the Monterosa Ski lifts into the mountains.

We’ll spend the day exploring the freeride terrain between Alagna and Gressoney, choosing the slopes with the best available snow conditions. The ski area offers an impressive variety of routes, from wide-open high-altitude slopes and mountain valleys to long descents that can reach the valley floor when snow conditions allow.

This first day will also give us an opportunity to get to know each other on skis. Our guide will assess the group’s skiing abilities, understand the kind of terrain we enjoy and plan the following two days accordingly.

Return to Alagna, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 — Heliskiing on Monte Rosa

Today is dedicated to heliskiing, one of the most interesting ways to explore the high-altitude terrain of Monte Rosa.

After a safety briefing covering helicopter procedures, we’ll make our way to the designated departure point.

We’ll fly to starting points selected according to the snow and weather conditions. From there, we’ll begin our descents with the guide, skiing routes well away from the lift-served areas.

The programme includes a full day of heliskiing with the helicopter rotations provided in the package. Our choice of descents will depend on mountain conditions and the group’s skiing ability.

If the weather prevents us from flying, we’ll look at the possibility of moving the heliskiing day to another day. Alternatively, we’ll spend the day freeriding with our guide, under the conditions specified in the package.

Return to Alagna, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 — Monte Rosa and Zermatt

We’ll dedicate our final day to a ski itinerary towards Zermatt, on the Swiss side of Monte Rosa.

Starting from Alagna, we’ll use the ski lifts to reach the high mountains. From there, we’ll follow a route selected by our guide towards the Swiss side of the massif.

This will be a different kind of skiing day, with the opportunity to explore a spectacular high-altitude environment surrounded by the great glaciers of Monte Rosa and the peaks around Zermatt, with the Matterhorn rising in the background.

We’ll plan the route according to the snow conditions, visibility, lift operations and the available options for our return.

We’ll finish our weekend having experienced three different ways of skiing on Monte Rosa.

End of the programme and individual departure.

For your Monte Rosa heliski weekend, you’ll need:

  • Freeride skis and ski boots suitable for off-piste skiing
  • Ski poles
  • Certified ski helmet
  • Valid passport or national identity card accepted for international travel to Switzerland

We provide the avalanche safety kit, including a transceiver, shovel and probe, as well as an ABS avalanche airbag backpack for the heliskiing day.

After booking, we’ll send you all the information you need to prepare your equipment. If you need to rent skis or boots, we can help arrange rentals in Alagna.

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, you don’t need to have tried heliskiing before. However, you should have solid off-piste skiing experience, feel confident on ungroomed snow and be physically prepared for long descents.

Our first freeriding day will give us the opportunity to ski together and select the most suitable routes for the group.

**FAQ #2** – What happens if the weather prevents the helicopter from flying?

One of the advantages of having three days is the flexibility to adapt the schedule. If flying conditions are unsuitable on the planned day, we’ll try to rearrange the programme and take advantage of another suitable weather window.

If heliskiing is not possible, we’ll still enjoy a day of freeriding with our guide, and we’ll refund €900.00 for each booked helicopter flight that cannot take place.

Purchased ski passes are non-refundable.

**FAQ #3** – Can we choose the routes and difficulty of the descents?

Yes. This is a private programme, so we’ll tailor the skiing to your group’s experience, abilities and preferences.

Each day, our guide will assess the snow, weather and terrain conditions before selecting the most suitable descents. Depending on conditions, we can focus on more accessible freeride terrain or choose technically demanding routes.

**FAQ #4** – Is avalanche safety equipment included?

Yes. We provide an avalanche safety kit consisting of a transceiver, shovel and probe, as well as an ABS avalanche airbag backpack for the heliskiing day.

Our guide will check the equipment and make sure everyone understands how to use it before starting.

If you need to rent skis or boots, we can help arrange equipment rentals in Alagna.

**FAQ #5** – Where will we stay? Is accommodation included?

We’ll stay in Alagna Valsesia, which will be our base for the three skiing days.

The package includes three nights in a hotel with half board, covering breakfast and dinner.

**FAQ #6** – Is the Zermatt skiing day guaranteed?

We’ll plan the day with the aim of reaching the Swiss side of Monte Rosa and skiing in the Zermatt area.

The route will depend on snow conditions, visibility and lift operations. If the planned itinerary is not possible, our guide will suggest a suitable alternative for the group.

**FAQ #7** – Can we choose our preferred dates?

Yes. As this is a private programme, we can arrange the dates around your preferences, subject to guide, helicopter and hotel availability.

Contact us with your preferred travel dates, the number of participants and your off-piste skiing experience. We’ll help you organise a trip that suits your group.

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Monte Rosa Heliski Weekend — Freeride, Heliskiing and Zermatt

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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.