Monte Rosa Heli Ski Packages

Visit five top European ski resorts on one tour.

The Alps bordering Italy and Switzerland are among the most dramatic in the world, but you do not have to be an expert to ski in the midst of them.

Our Heli Ski trip will take you to Col del Lys (4,200m) from where you descend to Zermatt on the Grenz Glacier, overlooked by the awesome Lyskamm, Castore and Dufour peaks. The high altitude glacial terrain of the Monterosa and Matterhorn ski area, offers exceptionally long and varied descents in dramatic scenery. The excellent snow and the incredible panoramas make for a breathtaking journey.

From Zermatt a unique cable car reaches the Piccolo Cervino (Klein Matterhorn), from where the descent back to Champoluc is through the gentle sweeping Cime Bianche Valley.

Few outsiders penetrate into the hidden valleys between these famous Alpine resorts, but guided, this route is within reach of most competent skiers with stamina, even with limited off piste experience. It is the kind of mountain adventure however, that even accomplished skiers rarely have the opportunity to experience.

Points of interest:

The Gorner Glacier on the Monterosa Massif is a valley glacier extending from Col Del Lys almost as far as Zermatt. It is about 14 km long and 1km to 1.5 km wide. The area of the glacier is 68 km², which makes it the second largest glacial system in the Alps, after the Aletsch.
At 3,820m the Klein Matterhorn lift is the highest cable car in the world. Stepping out of a tunnel blasted through the rock, one comes into a vast white glacial world. The 360° views over Switzerland, Italy, and even to distant France are quite magnificent.

Alagna and Zermatt have extensive off-piste terrain with large and seldom skied fields of untouched snow. Thanks to the high altitude and abundance of north facing slopes, powder snow can still be found many days after the last fall... In spring especially, huge areas of both safe powder and spring snow can be found off piste.

Echo Travel’s Monterosa Off Piste and Heli Ski Tour

Day 1
Arrive in Gressoney or Alagna

Day 2
Off-piste skiing in the Monterosa ski area between Gressoney and Alagna with guide and ski instructor.
Free riding from Punta Indren to Alagna on the La Balma run or
Free riding from Punta Indren to Gressoney on the Canale dell’Aquila run
Lunch at the Rifugio Guglielmina at Col d'Olen

Day 3
Take the lifts up to Colle Bettaforca
Helicopter ride to Col del Lys (4200m).
Descend to Zermatt on the Grenz Glacier.
Cable car ride to the Piccolo Cervino (Klein Matterhorn)

Option 1 - Return to Champoluc through the gentle sweeping Cime Bianche Valley, and proceed to your resort.
Option 2 - Ski Zermatt’s longest run from the Klein Matterhorn into town. The run begins on a vast glacier before dropping into steeper mogulled terrain.
Overnight in Zermatt

Day 4

Option 1 - Depart or free day in resort
Option 2 - Return to the Klein Matterhorn for the descent through the Cime Bianche valley to Champoluc, and onward to your resort.

Guide Price for our 3 night break is £850 per person and includes:

3 nights HB accommodation in a 3 star hotel
Private taxi transfer to and from resort
3 day lift passes to include Monterosa and Zermatt
Heli flight with harness, beeper and shovel
3 lunches with a soft drink
Assistance of an Alpine Guide and Ski Instructor
Prices are based on a group of 6 people, where 2 people share double or twin rooms, in low season.
Although the route is not particularly difficult from a technical point of view, this is a high altitude environment, and concentration and good downhill technical skills are essential, likewise a good degree of physical fitness.

Please ensure that your travel insurance covers you for off- piste and heli skiing.
Heli skiing is dependent on favourable weather and snow conditions. Book your heli-skiing today, but trust our experience to guide you when the conditions are right.

The following equipment will be provided for you:

Avalanche beacon (ARVA)
Shovel and probes
Harness for use on glaciers

Also recommended:

Helmet
Warm, technical clothing, gloves and eyewear
Flask and energy bar
Mobile phone with emergency numbers
Sun Cream
Camera