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Heliski in Austria
Heliski activities in Austria
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In Austria commercial heliski is only legal in Lech Zürs am Arlberg. Two authorized landings, mandatory state guide and windows Monday to Friday.
- Only legal
- Lech Zürs am Arlberg
- Summits
- Mehlsack · Schneetäli
- Days
- Mon – Fri · 08–17 h
- Capacity
- 3 skiers + guide
Austria's only legal heliski
Outside Lech Zürs there is no authorized tourist heliski. Mehlsack (~2,652 m) is the serious line; Schneetäli (~2,450 m) is usually more open in firn. Pickups: Flexenpass or Kriegerhorn.
How to book
On Helipow you set peak preference, pickup and 1 or 2 drops the same day. The guide can be your own or arranged through the partner operator.
Heliski resorts in Austria
Hubs where flights and drops are organized.
Drop zones in Austria
Authorized terrain and typical lines. Each peak has its own page with vertical, level and how to book.
Mehlsack
2,652 m
Lech Zürs am Arlberg · to Zug (~1 h descent)
Mehlsack (2,652 m) is the most demanding line in Austrian heliski. Austria only authorizes this activity in Lech Zürs: landings on Mehlsack (municipality of Dalaas) and Schneetäli. Take off from Flexenpass or Kriegerhorn…
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Schneetäli
2,450 m
Lech Zürs am Arlberg · Orgelscharte → Schneetal → Zug
Schneetäli (approx. 2,450 m), below Orgelscharte, is the gentler Arlberg option: spring firn and intermediate-advanced terrain to Zug. Still regulated heliski: state guide, reduced capacity and no extra tourist flights.…
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
No. Only in Lech Zürs am Arlberg, with authorized landings on Mehlsack and Schneetäli.
No. The typical window is Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00; no flights on weekends or public holidays.