
Geneva Airport → Tignes
Helicopter Charter — Geneva Airport to Tignes
The upper Tarentaise in about 40 minutes of flight.
Indicative fares, excluding landing and waiting fees. The firm price is confirmed by the operator flying you.
Board at Geneva's helicopter terminal and land at Les Boisses, by Lake Chevril, about 40 minutes later — instead of 3 h 30 to 5 h 30 up the Tarentaise on a changeover Saturday. Tignes and Val d'Isère share one ski area. Private charter for up to 5 passengers, on request.
Time saving
About 40 minutes in the air, against 3 h 30 to 5 h 30 on the road in season.
Why this route
- ✓Skips the whole upper Tarentaise climb, the section that jams first when snow falls.
- ✓Lands you in the Tignes–Val d'Isère ski area.
- ✓Private charter for up to 5 passengers.
What to expect
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Departure from the Geneva Airport helicopter terminal, separate from commercial flight check-in.
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Alpine routing up the Tarentaise to the Tignes dam, weather permitting.
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The landing point is at Les Boisses, the lower village by Lake Chevril: the short transfer up to Tignes-le-Lac or Val Claret is arranged with the flight.
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
- Tignes and Val d'Isère are linked by lifts — if you are staying in Val d'Isère, landing there directly may be shorter.
- 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 Geneva to Tignes?
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Around 40 minutes, against 3 h 30 to 5 h 30 by road depending on snow and weekend traffic.
Where does the helicopter land in Tignes?
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At Les Boisses, the lower village by Lake Chevril — not at Tignes-le-Lac. A short road transfer up to the higher villages is arranged with the flight.
What aircraft is used?
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An Airbus H130 or H125 (up to 5 passengers), the machines used for mountain work at this altitude.
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