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Heliski in Switzerland
Heliski activities in Switzerland
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Switzerland hosts some of the most demanding alpine heliski: designated landings (no free drops) in Valais and the Bernese Oberland. Verbier, Zermatt, Gstaad, Lauterbrunnen and Sion are Helipow catalog hubs.
- Hubs
- Verbier · Zermatt · Gstaad · Lauterbrunnen · Sion
- Operator
- Air-Glaciers (Valais / Bernese)
- Format
- 1–3 drops/day per weather
- Level
- Advanced / expert off-piste
- Season
- Alpine winter–spring
- Guide
- Mandatory per operation
Where heliski happens in Switzerland
Swiss heliski is limited to authorized landings on Valais (4 Vallées, Monte Rosa) and Bernese glaciers (Jungfrau, Gstaad). No tourist drops off-list: you choose summit and take-off in the configurator.
- Verbier / Le Châble — Petit Combin, Rosablanche, Pigne d'Arolla
- Zermatt — Monte Rosa, Alphubeljoch, Äschihorn
- Gstaad / Lauterbrunnen — Glacier 3000, Jungfraujoch, Petersgrat
- Valgrisenche (IT) linkable on Monte Rosa corridor
How to book heliski in Switzerland
On Helipow configure the summit (Valais or Zermatt), number of drops and dates. The operator confirms per wind, glacier visibility and aircraft capacity.
Heliski resorts in Switzerland
Hubs where flights and drops are organized.
Verbier
Heliski in Verbier / 4 Vallées: Petit Combin, Rosablanche, Pigne d'Arolla and Glacier du Trient. Drops and Valais packages.
Sion
Wildhorn heliski based in Sion / Daillon (Valais). An alpine alternative to the Verbier hub.
Zermatt
Heliski in Zermatt / Monte Rosa: Mont Rose, Alphubeljoch, Äschihorn, Unterrothorn and Testa Grigia.
Gstaad
Heliski in Gstaad / Glacier 3000: Staldenhorn, Gstellihorn, Vordere Walig and Diablerets. Take-off from Gstaad (min. 3 pax), Leysin or Sion.
Lauterbrunnen
Jungfrau heliski: Ebnefluh, Petersgrat, Jungfraujoch, Kanderfirn and Sustenlimmi. Guide included from Lauterbrunnen.
Drop zones in Switzerland
Authorized terrain and typical lines. Each peak has its own page with vertical, level and how to book.
Petit Combin
3,670 m
Verbier · Valais · 1,750–2,600 m
Petit Combin is one of the iconic Verbier corridor drops: high alpine, glaciers and long vertical when the weather window opens. Often combined with Rosablanche or Trient on the same day.
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Rosablanche
3,336 m
Verbier · Valais · 1,750–2,400 m
Rosablanche offers versatile routes from the designated landing: a solid option when you want stable powder and less extreme lines than Combin/Pigne.
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Pigne d'Arolla
3,787 m
Arolla / Verbier · up to ~2,600 m
Pigne d'Arolla is a high Valais drop, common on 2–3 rotation Verbier/Arolla programs. Glacier terrain and haute route atmosphere.
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Glacier du Trient
3,300 m
Valais · Trient · 1,500–2,200 m
Glacier du Trient is one of the Valais glacier drops: open panoramas and long lines toward the valley. Often paired with Petit Combin or Rosablanche.
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Wildhorn
3,248 m
Valais · Sion / Daillon · 1,400–2,000 m
Wildhorn opens the eastern Valais sector: take-offs from Sion, Daillon, Arbaz or Gstaad toward a less crowded alpine landing than the Verbier corridor.
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Alphubeljoch
3,771 m
Zermatt · up to ~2,500 m
Alphubeljoch is a Zermatt classic: helicopter access to glacier terrain with Matterhorn views and options to connect with the Italian Monte Rosa side.
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Äschihorn
3,669 m
Zermatt · 1,800–2,500 m
Äschihorn (Aeschihorne) is among the published Zermatt drops alongside Alphubeljoch and Mont Rose.
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Mont Rose
4,360 m
Zermatt / Monte Rosa · up to ~2,800 m
Mont Rose is the high drop of the Zermatt corridor: glacier, long vertical and the feeling of crossing from Swiss to Italian valleys on the same massif. Usually the star peak of the day.
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Unterrothorn
3,103 m
Zermatt · Sunnegga–Rothorn · ~1,500 m (pistes)
Unterrothorn (3,103 m) is Air Zermatt's first-tracks drop above the Sunnegga–Rothorn ski area. Not an off-piste glacier landing: the helicopter sets you down in Matterhorn ski paradise to start the day among the first on…
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Testa Grigia
3,480 m
Zermatt · Plateau Rosa · ~1,800 m (pistes)
Testa Grigia (Plateau Rosa, ~3,400–3,480 m) is Air Zermatt's high first-tracks drop: Swiss–Italian border and start of Matterhorn ski paradise. The helicopter drops you at elevation to be among the first on piste. About…
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Ebnefluh
3,962 m
Jungfrau · Lötschental · 1,800–2,400 m
Ebnefluh (Äbeni Flue, 3,962 m) is the high drop of the Jungfrau / Lötschental corridor. Flown from Lauterbrunnen (guide included), Gampel or Sion. Bernese glacier terrain, often combinable with Petersgrat the same day.
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Petersgrat
3,207 m
Jungfrau · Lötschental · 1,400–2,000 m
Petersgrat is a wide ridge between Lötschental and Kandersteg: snow that holds and long valley lines. The cheapest take-off is Gampel; from Lauterbrunnen the flight includes a guide.
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Glacier 3000
2,971 m
Les Diablerets · Gstaad · 1,000–1,600 m
Glacier 3000 (Scex Rouge) is the Les Diablerets drop: accessible glacier from Gstaad, Leysin, Sion, Arbaz or Daillon. A good option if you are in Saanenland or central Valais.
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Gstellihorn
2,770 m
Gstaad / Lenk · 800–1,400 m
Gstellihorn covers Saanenland heliski: short take-offs from Gstaad or Lenk and open lines toward the Simmental. Gstaad pickup accepts groups from 3 people.
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Jungfraujoch
3,463 m
Jungfrau · 1,600–2,200 m
Jungfraujoch is the glacier col between Jungfrau and Mönch: High Alpine atmosphere and access to the Aletsch. Flown from Sion or Gampel; not the tourist train — a heliski landing on glacier terrain.
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Kanderfirn
2,900 m
Kandersteg · Bernese Alps · 1,200–1,800 m
Kanderfirn is the glacier above Kandersteg: a Bernese drop with take-off from Sion. Mid-high glacier terrain, less famous than Jungfraujoch with generous vertical toward the valley.
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Langgletscher
2,330 m
Lötschental · 1,400–2,000 m
Langgletscher is the glacier tongue of Lötschental: long vertical and narrow-valley atmosphere. The flight leaves from Sion.
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Staldenhorn
2,342 m
Gstaad · 600–1,100 m
Staldenhorn is Gstaad's short drop: brief flight, open terrain and the entry price to Saanenland heliski. From Gstaad the minimum group is 3 people.
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Steingletscher
2,780 m
Sustenpass · 1,000–1,600 m
Steingletscher is the Sustenpass glacier: a long flight from Sion toward eastern Oberland. More expedition drop than resort heliski.
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Vordere Walig
2,040 m
Gstaad / Leysin · 600–1,000 m
Vordere Walig is a short, open drop between Gstaad and Leysin. Fits if you want a brief flight with uncomplicated terrain.
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Sustenlimmi
3,078 m
Sustenpass · Lauterbrunnen · 1,200–1,800 m
Sustenlimmi is the Sustenpass col: flown from Lauterbrunnen with mountain guide included in the rate. Classic Oberland alpine terrain.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Only on designated landings by canton and authorized operator (e.g. Air-Glaciers). No free off-piste heliski like in Canada.
Typically 1–3 long drops depending on weather, product and capacity. Switzerland prioritizes vertical per flight over many short drops.
Yes. Each resort has its own hub on Helipow with peaks, activities and FAQ. Verbier (western Valais) and Zermatt (Monte Rosa) share operator but different terrain.