Helipad
Val Thorens
Private helicopter transfers to Val Thorens, at the head of the Belleville valley in the 3 Vallées. About 35 min from Geneva, 30 min from Chambéry, against 2 to 5 hours by road in season. On request.
The helipad
Getting there
Val Thorens closes the Belleville valley, in the commune of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, at around 2,300 metres — the highest ski resort in Europe. Its helipad is listed in the French civil aviation authority's register of heliports. You land at the foot of a fully pedestrian resort, on the 3 Vallées ski area, without the hairpin climb up from Moûtiers.
When to go
A long season, from late November to early May, carried by the altitude and by access to the 3 Vallées. The tightest weeks are the French and British school holidays, when the Belleville valley road saturates on Saturdays: that is when the flight genuinely changes the day.
Routes
Helicopter flights to and from Val Thorens
FAQ
Frequently asked
How long is the flight to Val Thorens?
About 35 minutes from Geneva and 30 minutes from Chambéry. Actual time depends on routing and conditions on the day, as the mountains sometimes require a detour.
Can you reach Méribel or Courchevel from Val Thorens?
Yes, on skis: Val Thorens, Méribel and Courchevel are all part of the 3 Vallées and linked by lifts. Méribel and Courchevel also have their own landing sites if you would rather land closer.
How much does a flight to Val Thorens cost?
No fixed fare is published. Every flight is quoted individually, based on date, departure point, passenger count and aircraft availability.