Chambéry Airport → Val Thorens
Helicopter Charter — Chambéry Airport to Val Thorens
The shortest hop to the top of the 3 Vallées.
Indicative fares, excluding landing and waiting fees. The firm price is confirmed by the operator flying you.
Chambéry is the closest airport to the Tarentaise. From its apron, Val Thorens is about 30 minutes by helicopter, against 2 to 3 h 30 by road once the snow and the Saturday traffic are in. Private charter for up to 5 passengers, on request.
Time saving
About 30 minutes in the air, against 2 to 3 h 30 on the road in season.
Why this route
- ✓The shortest flight of any valley airport to Val Thorens.
- ✓Skips Moûtiers and the full climb up the Belleville valley.
- ✓Private charter for up to 5 passengers.
What to expect
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Departure from Chambéry Airport, the closest airport to the Tarentaise valleys.
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Direct routing up the Tarentaise and into the Belleville valley, weather permitting.
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Arrival at the Val Thorens helipad, on the 3 Vallées ski area.
Transparent pricing
No membership, no hidden surcharges. Captain, fuel and landing fees included.
On request / flight
Whole cabin, up to 5 passengers.
Good to know
- Chambéry works well when you fly in privately or arrive by rail — it puts you 30 minutes from the resort.
- Flown under visual flight rules: the weather window is confirmed the day before and again on the morning, with a road fallback if the valley closes in.
- Skis and snowboards travel in covers in the hold — state them at booking so weight and loading are planned.
- No fixed fare is published for this route; pricing is on request.
Helipads on this route
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Chambéry to Val Thorens?
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Around 30 minutes, against 2 to 3 h 30 by road in season. Actual time depends on routing and conditions on the day.
Why depart from Chambéry rather than Geneva?
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Chambéry is the nearest airport to the Tarentaise valleys, which shortens the flight. Geneva makes more sense if you are connecting from a scheduled international flight.
What aircraft is used?
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An Airbus H130 or H125 (up to 5 passengers), suited to mountain work at this altitude.
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