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With an impressive area of 120 square kilometres to explore, the spectacular Val Formazza valley in Piedmont is a heliskiing jewel in the Alps. Located between the Swiss regions of Ticino and Valais, it offers endless variations for descents on amazing powder, great snowfalls and incredible potential for heliskiing adventures. Thanks to its altitude -about 1800 meters above sea level- you will find excellent snow conditions in Val Formazza. Choose a trip from our selection below and enjoy a great heliskiing adventure in Italy. Explore-Share only promotes mountain trips led by a certified guide. 


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Dou you want to spend a week **overflying and skiing some of the most impressive scenery of the Alps**? Then join us on this **heliskiing week into the mountains of Val Formazza!**

Val Formazza is a wonderful valley in Piedmont, Italy. Located on the border with Switzerland, it is known as **the Alps’ “Little Canada”**. Its altitude of about 1,200 meters above sea level is almost enough to guarantee **high-quality snow**.

This area has a **long skiing tradition**. But if you get into the world of heliskiing, winter sports will never be the same again for you!

We offer an **amazing adventure overflying and skiing down from the summits of some of the highest mountains in Val Formazza**: Ofenhorn (3,250 m), Basodino (3,270 m) and Blinnenhorn (3,373 m). We'll have 120 square kilometers to explore.

This incredible tour includes **6 full days of heli-skiing (weather permitting) with a total drop of approximately 25,000 vertical feet (around 35 runs)**.

**Our guides have extensive heliskiing experience in this area**. Nonetheless, we prefer a maximum of four participants in each group to be able to offer a premium and flexible service.

And if all this is not nough, **you will be staying at Wasler Schtuba, a warm and comfortable 3-star hotel designed in traditional alpine style**. Its restaurant offers **delicious local dishes and a great variety of wines**.

**So come heliskiing with us and discover Val Formazza’s best powder lines. Join us and we’ll do our best to organize a once-in-a-lifetime heliskiing experience for you!**

And if you want to heliski on the highest mountain in the Alps with our guides, you should try our [Mont Blanc big heliski day with 5 flights](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/mont-blanc-big-heliski-day-5-flights/), another unique experience.

We’ll meet at 5 pm in the Walser Schtuba hotel for equipment checking, program preview and safety briefing. After that, we’ll have dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Getting set up

Depending on snow, weather, and avalanche conditions, here is our opportunity for heliskiing.

Heliskiing adventure

On the last day we can still do heliski until 1PM (always depending on snow, weather, and avalanche conditions).

Heliskiing and end of the tour

Join Guide Monterosa Fraz, a group of local IFMGA mountain guides, on this big heliski adventure through the mountains of Val Formazza, Piedmont!

Heliskiing week in Val Formazza (25,000 vertical feet). 7-day trip. Certified guide

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Heliski week Piemont Val Formazza 25.000vm/appr. 35 flights
Epic Heliski week Val Formazza Piedmont incl. 25.000 vertical meter (I) 2019

Heliskiing week in Val Formazza (25,000 vertical feet)

Can you imagine skiing on **untouched poder snow** in places where you can only get to by helicopter? Then you must join one of our guides for this **1-day heliskiing tour in Val Formazza, Piedmont, Italy.**

Val Formazza is the Alps secret little jewel. This stunning valley located in Piedmont, Italy is known as the **Alps' “Little Canada”** for its top-quality snow. It is surrounded by three majestic mountains: Ofenhorn (3250 meters), Basodino (3270 meters) and Blinnenhorn (3373 meters).

The region's altitude turns it into a snow powder paradise. With 120 square kilometers to explore, the area offers the best features for heliskiing. Even the most experienced heliskiers will be amazed by the **endless variety of off-piste descents.**

Monterosa Guides have extensive experience when it comes to heliskiing in the Italian Alps. We prefer small groups to be able to offer a flexible and premium service.

**So if you want to live an adventure that you will never forget, please contact us! It will be our pleasure to take you on a great heliskiing day you will never forget.**

And if you want to try a similar heliskiing experience in other incredible point of the Italian Alps, check out our [Heliski day in Monte Rosa, Gressoney.](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/heliski-day-monte-rosa-gressoney/)

The Monterosa IFMGA certified guides want you to join them and discover the amazing heliskiing on Val Formazza, Piedmont.

1-day heliskiing tour in Val Formazza, Piedmont (5 flights). 1-day trip. Certified guide

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Heliski-day Piemont Val Formazza 3.500vm/appr. 5 flights

1-day heliskiing tour in Val Formazza, Piedmont (5 flights)

If you've always dreamed **of flying over the most incredible mountains in the Italian Alps** and skiing on some of the best **off-piste slopes**, we have the perfect trip for you!

Join one of our guides on this **4-day heliskiing tour in Val Formazza**, **Piedmont, Italy!**

Known as the **Alps’ “Little Canada”**, this wonderful valley is located in Piedmont, Italy, on the border with Switzerland. With an elevation of about 1200 meters above sea level, top-quality snow is guarranteed.

Additionally, Val Formazza is surrounded by **three breathtaking mountains**: Ofenhorn (3250 meters), Basodino (3270 meters) and Blinnenhorn (3373 meters). This area provides an incredible **120 square kilometers to explore**. That’s the reason why connoisseurs choose it for heliskiing.

Our guides manage heliskiing in this paradise exclusively so they have extensive experience. We prefer a maximum of four participants in each group to ensure an exclusive experience.

On the other hand, your accommodation, The Walser Schtuba, is a charming 3-star hotel with rooms furnished in traditional alpine style. **The restaurant offers some of the best local dishes, with an extensive wine list!** 

The first day we will meet at the Walser Schtuba for an equipment check, program preview, safety briefing and dinner. The next three days are entirely for the heliski adventure.

**So if you want to live a real once-in-a-lifetime experience, please contact us!  It will be our pleasure to guide around to the untouched powder snow of the unique Val Formazza!**

And if you only have one day you can try heliskiing too! Check out our [1-day heliskiing tour in Val Formazza, Piedmont](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/1-day-heliskiing-tour-val-formazza-piedmont/)

Meeting at 5 pm in the Walser Schtuba hotel. Equipment check, program preview, safety briefing and dinner.

Meeting day

Heliskiing during the day. Dinner at the hotel.

2nd - 4th day: Heliskiing adventure

Join an IFMGA-certified local guide and discover the incredible heliskiing in Val Formazza, Piedmont!

4-day heliskiing tour in Val Formazza, Piedmont. 4-day trip. Certified guide

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Heliski 4-days trips Piemont Val Formazza 10.000vm/appr. 14 flights
Heliski Val Formazza Piedmont 4 days program incl. 10.000 vertical meter (I) 2019 

4-day heliskiing tour in Val Formazza, Piedmont

Would you like to spend a week **discovering this breathtaking snow paradise**?

Then you should join us on this **heliskiing week into the Alps region of Val Formazza, Piedmont**!

Val Formazza is known as the “Alps' Little Canada" for it’s **high-quality snow**. This beatifull valley is located in Piedmont, Italy, s**urrounded by three imposing mountain peaks: Blinnenhorn (3,373m), Basodino (3,270m) and Ofenhorn (3,250m)**

Thanks to its altitude (about 1,800 meters above sea level), **you will find excellent snow conditions in Val Formazza**. This area probably **has the most potential for heli-skiing in all of the Alps**, providing 120 square kilometers to explore. It's **a true powder paradise.**

**Heliskiing is definitely the ultimate experience for skiers**. First, you will be amazed by the **beautiful landscapes** you'll see from the helicopter. And then, the **indescribable pleasure of skiing on virgin snow where nobody goes**. We guarantee around 21 runs throughout the entire tour (15,000 vertical feet).

Our guides manage heliskiing in Val Formazza exclusively, so they have extensive experience. We prefer a maximum of four participants in each group to **ensure a high-end and safe service, with no helicopter delays**.

And if all this is not enough to convince, you'll be staying at the Wasler Schtuba, **a pleasant 3-star hotel** with traditional alpine style rooms. Its restaurant offers **the best of local gastronomy and a wide variety of wines.**

The first day we’ll meet at 5 pm in the hotel for equipment checking, program preview and safety briefing. After that, we’ll have dinner at the hotel restaurant. **From the second to the sixth day it’s time for heliskiing.** In case of bad weather we can offer an alternative skiing tour around Devero, Val Formazza and San Domenico. On the last day we can still heliski until 1PM, before the tour ends.

**What are you waiting for? Go ahead and contact us for this unforgettable heliskiing adventure. It will be our great pleasure to guide you through this unique powder snow paradise!**

And if you are looking for **another amazing heliskiing opportunity in the Italian Alps**, you should take a look at our [heliskiing week on Southwest face of Mont Blanc](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/southwest-face-mont-blanc-heliskiing/)!

This team of IFMGA local guides offers a full week heliskiing adventure through powder snow of Val Formazza, Piedmont. Come and join them!

Heliskiing week in Val Formazza (15,000 vertical feet). 7-day trip. Certified guide

http://www.guidemonterosa.com/Guide_Monterosa/winter#en/5267/VAL%20FORMAZZA
https://www.heli-guides.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/4_Det.-Val-Formazza-week-program-15.000-vm-19-ENG_FINAL.pdf

Heliski week Piemont Val Formazza 15.000vm/appr. 21 flights
Heliski week Val Formazza Piedmont incl. 15.000 vertical meter (I) 2019 

Heliskiing week in Val Formazza (15,000 vertical feet)

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