--- title: "Heli Skiing first tracks: Private Experience, Switzerland & Austria (Arlberg) | Avellera" url: https://avellera.com/experiences/heli-skiing-first-tracks/ description: "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." language: en --- # 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. [Add it to my trip idea](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=24) Book a call **Where**: Switzerland & Austria (Arlberg) **When**: January to April **Collection**: The Alps **How**: Private, arranged by Avellera as part of your tailor-made journey Good to know ## 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. Journeys with this experience ## Where it fits best Ski ### Ski Austria: Lech am Arlberg & Kitzbühel Lech am Arlberg 4 · Kitzbühel 3 - Hotel Post Lech and the Tennerhof in Kitzbühel - A private ski guide on the Arlberg's White Ring - The Streif, Kitzbühel's legendary downhill **Best time**: Mid Dec to mid Apr **Getting around**: Private transfers door to door **8 days** · 7 nights from **US$ 8,000** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/ski-austria-arlberg-kitzbuehel/ Ski ### Ski Switzerland: Grindelwald, St. Moritz & Zermatt Grindelwald 3 · St. Moritz 3 · Zermatt 4 · Zurich 1 - Lift passes for all three resorts included - The Glacier Express in panorama class - Grand hotels below the Eiger and the Matterhorn **Best time**: Mid Dec to mid Apr **Getting around**: Swiss rail in first class, Glacier Express, luggage forwarding **12 days** · 11 nights from **US$ 14,400** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/ski-switzerland-st-moritz-zermatt/ Ski ### Ski Zermatt & the Glacier Express Zermatt 7 · Zurich 1 - A licensed Swiss ski guide on your first day - Lunch in Italy over the Theodul pass - The Glacier Express in first class **Best time**: Mid Dec to mid Apr **Getting around**: Swiss rail, Glacier Express, private transfers **9 days** · 8 nights from **US$ 6,990** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/ski-zermatt/ [All 21 journeys](https://avellera.com/journeys/) The Alps ## More signature experiences 22 The Alps · In Winter ### [Ski In Chalet butler included](https://avellera.com/experiences/ski-in-chalet-butler-included/) Ski-in, ski-out, and a butler for the whole stay. Breakfast when you want it, boots warm in the morning, a chef in the evening, and the lift a short walk away. **Season**: December to April **Base**: Germany, Austria & Switzerland [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/ski-in-chalet-butler-included/) 23 The Alps · With A Guide ### [A Ski Guide and the best snow](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-ski-guide-and-the-best-snow/) A private guide who knows which slope is worth it at which hour, VIP skis and boots fitted for you, lift pass in hand, and lunch held at the hut with the view worth stopping for. **Season**: December to April **Base**: Germany, Austria & Switzerland [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-ski-guide-and-the-best-snow/) 25 Zermatt · After Hours ### [A Snowcat and the empty mountain](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-snowcat-and-the-empty-mountain/) Out with the crew after the lifts stop, in the cab of the machine that makes tomorrow’s piste. The mountain is dark, empty, and entirely yours for the evening. **Season**: December to April **Base**: Zermatt, Switzerland [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-snowcat-and-the-empty-mountain/) [All 36 experiences](https://avellera.com/experiences/) Get in touch ## Make it part of your journey [Start planning · 3 minutes · free **Create my trip idea** With this experience, right away.](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=24) 30 minutes · video or phone **Book a call** Talk to Clemens in Vienna.