Heli Skiing first tracks

The Alps · By Helicopter · January to April

In short

Heli Skiing first tracks takes you by helicopter to an Alpine summit with no lift and no queue, with a mountain guide who has skied the line before and untouched snow the whole way down. It runs from January to April, and Avellera arranges it privately as part of a tailor-made winter journey.

By Clemens & Kamilla Sengwein-Réti, Co-Founders

A helicopter to a summit with no lift and no queue, a mountain guide who has skied the line before, and untouched snow the whole way down.

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Where: Switzerland & Austria (Arlberg)
When: January to April
Collection: The Alps
How: Private, arranged by Avellera as part of your tailor-made journey

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Frequently asked questions

Can you go heli-skiing in the Alps?

Yes. With Heli Skiing first tracks, Avellera arranges a helicopter to a summit with no lift and no queue, and a mountain guide who has skied the line before. You make the first tracks through untouched snow the whole way down. Avellera arranges it privately as part of a tailor-made winter journey in the Alps.

When is the best time for heli-skiing in the Alps?

Heli Skiing first tracks runs from January to April, when the high Alpine snowpack is deepest. Every flight depends on weather and snow conditions, which the mountain guide judges on the day. Avellera builds flexibility into your itinerary so the helicopter day can move to the best window during your stay.

How do I add heli-skiing to a ski trip to the Alps?

Tell Avellera your travel dates and wishes, and the Vienna team builds Heli Skiing first tracks into a private, tailor-made journey through the Alps, together with hotels, transfers and guides. Strong off-piste skills are needed. Planning is free, and the online planner on avellera.com returns a personal trip idea and PDF right away.

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