3-day heliski safari from Zermatt to Chamonix

Enjoy an intense 3-day heliski safari from Zermatt to Chamonix with Gilbert, an experienced IFMGA certified guide. Pick the best powder lines to ski down!

 
 

Details

 

Trip Duration

3 days

Mountain Range

Alps

People per Guide

4 people

Trip Level

Intermediate

Offer Period

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec

Type of Trip

Not specified

Highlights

 
     

    This 3-day heliski safari from Zermatt to Chamonix is your chance to pick the best slopes on the Alps to enjoy the most incredible powder in the world!

    It’s undeniable that the Haute Route from Zermatt to Chamonix has some of the best powder skiing in the world. This is combined with the most comfortable and hospitalitarian accommodation. And if we add my expertise as a heliskiing guide you’ll be facing the most incredible adventure ever!

    In this 3-day heliski safari you’ll have the chance to pick the lines we’ll ski, according to snow and weather conditions. On the first day we’ll go to Tête de Valpelline. And on the second and third day we’ll choose between several peaks like Pigne d’Arolla, Rosablanche, Petit Combin or Trient.

    So it will be an intense 3-day adventure, in which I’ll show you the best spots in the area. And to get there we’ll enjoy a wonderful flight with amazing views.

    Request to book this trip, tell me about your objectives and join me on these amazing 3-day heliski safari from Zermatt to Chamonix. We’ll put together a program tailored to your goals and expectations!

    And if you’re looking for a simpler skiing plan around this area, please check my Skiing with a guide in Verbier.

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    Price per person

     
    Group of 1
    13000 CHF
    Group of 2
    6500 CHF
    Group of 3
    4700 CHF
    Group of 4
    4150 CHF
     

    Price includes

     
    • Guiding fee
    • Accommodation
    • Lifts tickets
    • Transport during the trip
    • Luggage transfer during the trip
    • Helicopter drops as described
    • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
     The price does not include the guide´s expenses (accommodation, meals, lift tickets, etc).
     Cancellation Policy
     

    Itinerary

     
    • Day 1: Arrival

      Meet at Geneva or Sion Airport at around 5.00 pm. Transfer to Zermatt. Instruction on how to use the safety equipment with ABS air-bag, radio, transceivers. Briefing on the 3 days heliskiing.

    • Day 2: Tête de Valpelline

      Klein Mattherhorn, descent on Champoluc, helidrop on Tête de Valpelline (3800 m). Descent on La Sage, (one of the most beautiful descent in the alps). Night in Arolla / La Sage

    • Day 3: Pigne d'Arolla or Rosablanche

      Helidrop on Pigne d’Arolla (3796 m). Descent on Arolla (second helidrop or off-piste skiing in Arolla possible). Night in Arolla / La Sage. Or Helidrop on  Rosablanche (3336 m). Descent on Verbier (off-piste skiing in the area of Verbier 4 Vallees). Night in Verbier.

    • Day 4: Petit Combin or Trient

      Hélidrop on Petit Combin (3600 m).  (second helidrop or off-piste skiing in Verbier possible). Night in Verbier. Or
      Hélidrop on Trient (3280 m).  Descent on the village of Tour (Chamonix). Return to the airport.

     
     

    Other details

     
    Skill level required

    Intermediate

    Fitness level required

    Occasional

    Meeting point

    Geneva or Sion Airport.

    More info

    - A video or photos of the trip are included in the price.

    - Full safety equipment with ABS air-bag, transceiver, shovel, probe and harness are included.

    - If you are interested in doing several extra runs, please mention this when you make your reservation.

    - The average ski run is roughly 2000 vertical meters and it takes around 90 to 180 minutes to complete it, depending on your ability and on the itinerary.

     

    About the Guide

     
    Gilbert Crettaz

    Gilbert Crettaz

    Mountain Guide

     

    I have been the owner of the mountain guide office since 2004. My father was a mountain guide and I grew up in the Val d’ Hérens. I live now for many years in Verbier. I graduated from the l'école hôtelière de Lausanne in 1993 and then began my mountain guide training. Well travelled I have guided through the mountains of the Andes, the Himalayas, Alaska, Turkey and Greenland. I'm also a Swiss Snow Sports graduate and a dual paragliding pilot.

     
     
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    What People are Saying about Gilbert Crettaz

     

    It was unreal thanks for a great day you guys are the best!! Can\'t wait to ski within you again!
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    Edward P.
    Hi Gilbert, Thank you for the photographs and a great morning Heliskiing. Thanks and kind regards,
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    Julia M.
    Bonjour Anne-Françoise, La sortie de samedi dernier m’a entièrement ravi : excellente ambiance, baptême de l’air paisible, parcours de toute beauté sous l’œil attentif et encourageant de Peter, bref un grand moment de ski, en prime sous un ciel parfaitement dégagé ! Bravo pour l’organisation, en ce compris la navette de retour et la livraison sur place des packs de sécurité. Merci pour tout et….à la prochaine !!!
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    Bruno H.
    Hello Gilbert, Thank you very much for such an incredible and memorable ski day! What an experience for our first time - we will definitely do this again. We felt very safe with your knowledge and guiding experience. I do believe the snow gods were on our side that day and week...tremendous! Many thanks again for a fantastic adventure!
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    Marie & Brad
     

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