Off-Piste & Heli
Heli-skiing is banned in France, but the Italian side of the Mont Blanc massif is a 45-minute helicopter transfer away. Closer to home, Courchevel's mountain guides know every cold-snow couloir on the Saulire and the Cime Caron.
Programmes
Off-piste day with a guide
From €450 / group of 4
Half or full day with a UIAGM-certified guide, exploring couloirs and powder fields off the lifted area. Equipment included.
Heli to the Italian side
~€1,200 / person
Helicopter from the altiport to the Mont Blanc massif (Italian side, near Cervinia or Courmayeur), with a guide for the descent. Full day, includes refuelling and lunch.
Vallée Blanche day trip
~€650 / person
Drive to Chamonix, ride the Aiguille du Midi cable car, ski the legendary 20 km Vallée Blanche glacier with a guide back to Chamonix town.
Couloir & freeride coaching
Multi-day clinic
Three- to five-day technique clinics with a single guide — couloir entries, steep skiing, line choice. Run by Magic Mountain Guides and Saulire Off-Piste.
Ski touring (skinning)
Half / full day
Quietest way to access the mountain. Skin uphill to a remote col, descend on virgin snow. Beginner to advanced routes, equipment included.
Frequently asked
Is heli-skiing legal in Courchevel?
No — heli-drops for skiing are prohibited in France. However, helicopters can drop skiers on the Italian side of the border (45-minute flight) and the ski-back can finish on French snow.
Do I need a guide for off-piste skiing in Courchevel?
Strongly recommended, and required for any glacier route or controlled-avalanche zone. Mountain guides know snow conditions day-by-day and carry rescue equipment.
How much does a mountain guide cost in Courchevel?
Around €450–€550 for a full day's off-piste with a group of up to 4 skiers. The cost is per group, not per person.
Where can I ski the Vallée Blanche from Courchevel?
The Vallée Blanche is in Chamonix, a 90-minute drive away. Most off-piste operators run a Vallée Blanche day trip with private transfer included.