Heli skiing La Thuile

Imposing peaks, stunning glaciers and plenty of action wait for Heliski-Lovers in the Aosta Valley. Immerse yourself into the powder world!
Experience rapid powder runs or simply enjoy the tranquility of the valley with a view of the glacier. Heskirians expect up to 1200 meters in altitude in the border region. Spectacular slopes in the immediate vicinity of the mighty Mont Blanc.

Heliski Area

highest peak Rutor (3486 m), longest run 1200 vm, Heliski-Area over 75 qkm

Experienced guides

Supervision by certified mountain guides and more than 20 years of experience in heliskiing

Arrival

Airports Geneva (GVA), Turin (TRN), Milan (MXP)

Best Hotels

Relax after heliskiing in hotels such as the Montana Logde & Spa, Chalet Eden or Le Miramonti

prices and programs

Impressions from La Thuile

More Informations about La Thuile

Das Team von Heliskiing La Thuile hat sich gemeinsam mit der Heli-Guides AG zum führenden Heliski-Anbieter in den Alpen entwickelt. Egal ob Sie Heliskiing zum ersten Mal ausprobieren wollen oder der Sucht schon vor Jahren erlegen sind, ob als Familienurlaub oder allein, ob Spezialreise oder als spontaner Heliski-Tag – wir bieten Ihnen einfach zu erreichende Helikopter Ski-Gebiete, kleine Gruppen, unglaubliche Geländevielfalt, außergewöhnliche Unterkünfte, kulinarische Highlights und natürlich jede Menge Powder.

The distinctive Mont Blanc in sight, wooshing waterfalls in the ears and the rich traditions of the Aosta Valley in the hearts, the Italian village La Thuile at a height of 1450 m is a perfect point of departure for unforgettable adventures in the Alps. Surrounded by the Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and the Monte Rosa, ski lovers find plenty of heliski and freeride possibilities in La Thuile. The border region is characterised by the Rutor glaciar with its legendary and mighty cascades. At the same time, the region is rich in traditions, as La Thuile is situated along the historic pass of Piccolo San Bernardo, which has been a huge influence on local culture and economy ever since. Furthermore, a visit is always accompanied by the taste of the past, knowing that the Thuileins still keep their culinary treasures. Best of all, you can relax after exciting heliski days on the mountain in the nearby thermal baths.

The ski area around La Thuile lies under the watchful eyes of the majestic Mont Blanc and offers an unique view of the surrounding peaks. The heliski area of 75 square kilometres allows descents with up to 1200 vertical metres from mountains like the Rutor (3468 m), Mont Miravidi (3066 m) and Pointe Lechaud (3127 m). Beautiful powder snow is common up there. Moreover, the ski area Espace San Bernardo, which is situated between La Thuile (Italy) and La Rosière (France), is a perfectly developed freeride terrain. That ensures spectacular runs along with impressive mountain panorama in two different countries.

With its exceptional heliski area, almost endless piste kilometres and its perfectly developed mountainbike trails, La Thuile is worth visiting any time of the year. Nevertheless, the special charm is experienced in winter, when heliskiing and freeriding appear on the agenda. Thanks to the weather impact from different directions, the region is known for its built-in snow guarantee. Best conditions exist between December and April, when powder and corn snow is inevitable. That is why we can reach plenty of spots with different kind of descents with our helicopters. Keep informed with the latest weather update for your powder experience!

The team in Valgrisenche evolved meanwhile with Heli Guides AG in Heli skiing to the leading provider in the Alps. No matter whether you want to try heliskiing for the first time or you are already obsessed for years, whether you look for a family holiday or a trip on your own, whether you seek a special trip or a spontaneous heliski day – we offer easy accessible heliski areas, small groups, an incredible variety of terrains, extraordinary accommodation, culinary highlights and last but not least, plenty of powder.

Frequently asked questions

What is special about Heliski La Thuile The heliski adventures in this stunning Alpine region in the Aosta Valley already go back many years. Moreover, the perfect ski possibilities in the region do not leave anything to be desired. The combination of the unique ski area Espace San Bernardo, the numerous heliski spots and the proximity to France give a special charm to La Thuile and ensure plenty of great memories.

Trust your skills To participate in our skiing and heliskiing trips, you should bring some preconditions regarding the skiing skills. Many skiers and snowboarders are insecure, whether they are good enough to fulfill the requirements. Surely you should bring some experience in skiing or snowboarding to do heliskiing, but you do not need to be a pro to enjoy a nice heliski adventure. Thanks to today’s ski-technique with the wider and lighter ski and thanks to the varied, versatile and gently terrain, there a plenty of possibilities to heliski. You should consider that each trip individually places both physical and technical demands on the participants. You will find detailed information on this issue in the respective PDF of each event.

Good reasons for Guidemonterosa We are specialized in heliskiing, trust on our own helicopters, own guides and are familiar with the region. Therefore, we offer a maximum level of flexibility and individuality. Our destinations in the Alps are easy to reach and offer plenty of powder fun for individual travelers or small groups, an incredible variety of areas, unique accommodation and culinary highlights.

The best time for Heliski La Thuile The valley surprises with a extraordinary guarantee for snow. The area gets repeatedly rich snowfalls from different directions. From December to end of April you will often encounter here the desired powder snow. In spring you will have perfect conditions of corn snow.

Safety first The health and well-being of our customers has the utmost importance during our heliskiing and skiing trips. Our pilots have many years of experience. Your trip will always be accompanied and lead by a proved mountain guide or aspirant guide. Weather and snow conditions are permanently observed and analyzed. You will benefit from our know-how, our knowledge about the area and from a maximum of individuality and flexibility. Experienced, certified mountain and skiing IFMGA guides and aspirants choose the best descents – due to snow conditions and your skills. Our primary goal is your safety and maximum enjoyment.