Late September – early October 2026
Helicopter to Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Classic yachts fill the gulf; a single road feeds the village. Fly over both.
From late September into early October, classic and modern sailing yachts race in the gulf of Saint-Tropez. The village fills well beyond its capacity, and the route des Maures — the only road in — becomes a slow-moving funnel. From Nice, Grimaud heliport is twenty-two minutes away by helicopter; from Monaco, twenty-five.
Peak demand
Book 4 to 8 weeks ahead. Demand runs 5 to 10× normal volumes.
Why helicopter
- ✓Saint-Tropez is reached by a single road, and during Les Voiles the route des Maures backs up for hours in both directions. There is no clever routing around it by car.
- ✓Nice to Grimaud takes about twenty-two minutes in the air; Monaco to Grimaud about twenty-five. The same journeys by road can stretch well beyond two hours during the regatta weeks.
- ✓Race starts follow the morning breeze, not your travel plans. Flying in means being on the quay — or on board — before the fleet leaves the dock.
- ✓Many guests split the week between a yacht in the gulf and commitments in Monaco or Nice. The helicopter makes a same-day return genuinely workable.
Practical info
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Reserve early: the regatta concentrates demand on Grimaud and landing slots are contingented during the event.
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We coordinate with your captain, villa staff or concierge so a car — or a tender pickup — is confirmed before you take off.
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Flights operate under visual flight rules (VFR); if conditions rule out flying, we arrange a private car transfer as fallback, planned with enough margin to protect your day.
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Grimaud heliport sits at the head of the gulf, about fifteen minutes by road from the village and the port outside peak congestion.
Other events
May 2026 (TBC)
Helicopter to Monaco Grand Prix
May 2026 (TBC)
Helicopter to the Cannes Film Festival
June 2026 (TBC)
Helicopter to Cannes Lions
September 2026 (TBC)
Helicopter to the Monaco Yacht Show
September 2026
Helicopter to the Cannes Yachting Festival
January 2027
Helicopter to the Rallye Monte-Carlo
March 2027
Helicopter to MIPIM Cannes
Frequently asked questions
What does a transfer for Les Voiles cost?
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Pricing depends on routing, aircraft and timing, and regatta dates carry their own slot constraints. Each request is quoted individually — contact us and we will come back with a firm proposal, on request.
Is last-minute booking possible during the regatta?
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Occasionally. Grimaud slots are limited during Les Voiles and morning arrivals sell out first. Book as soon as your dates are set; if you are already on the Riviera and need to move today, call us and we will give you a straight answer on availability.
Will we see the racing from the helicopter?
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Transfer routings follow published approaches and keep clear of the race area, but the approach to Grimaud often gives a wide view of the fleet in the gulf. A dedicated scenic flight outside the racing restrictions can be arranged, on request.
Ready to book your helicopter for this event?
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