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Snow Report
...and the sun keeps on shining! There isn't much to report on this week, as the conditions haven't seen too many changes since they were last reported on. There are rumors of flakes falling this weekend in Les 3 Vallées, which are needed to replenish the melting...
Snow Report
If you got first lifts--or first helicopters--this morning somewhere in the Alps, chances are you're in for a pretty amazing day of skiing. Thankfully, the base that has been building up in Italy all winter will provide excellent heliskiing conditions for the...
Snow Report
If this weather is any indication, spring is well on its way--and we're not complaining. Hopefully you're reading this snow report from a chairlift (read: helicopter) and you're well on your way to getting out on the snow before the temps get the best of it. As for us...
Snow Report
March is here and it's neige-ing in Les 3 Vallées! The centimeters of snow are adding up and, despite some low visibility higher up, the conditions are excellent. We can't believe how the season is flying by so fast. The Aosta Valley will see clear skies from Friday...
Snow Report
The slopes have been bustling with holidaymakers during these few weeks of half-term, which means we've been working overtime to get you away from the crowds and into a helicopter. Today is gorgeous throughout France and Italy, and Saturday seems like the next...
Snow Report
It can be uncommon for skiers and boarders to consider how much the weather can vary in France and Italy: these Alps may share a border, but they can have very different conditions at any given moment. Italy continues to experience some of the best snow conditions in...
Snow Report
Today couldn't be better for heliskiing, and that's exactly what we're doing! We have a trip departing from Val d'Isère today heading for the clear and sunny skies and warm 12°C weather. The recent snowfall has left a fresh coating on the already near-perfect snowpack...
Snow Report
If you're waking up with a grin on your face, it's probably because you're in the 3 Vallees! The area has about 15cm of fresh snow, but high winds resulted in many lifts--including the major Ariondaz lift in Courchevel 1650, the Saluire cablecar that usually gives...
Snow Report
...and a little shout-out! Check out this pretty cool article on My-Courchevel about why heliskiing is so hot right now--because it's accessible, awe-inspiring, and always convenient with Val HeliSki. Contrary to weather predictions, today has turned out to be an...
Val heliski press
We have received some fantastic press at Val Heliski and have had many articles written about us. Click here to see for yourself.
FROSTGUN invitational 2014 (February 12th – 14th 2014 & February 26th – 28th 2014 @ Val d’Isere, France)
Val Heliski are the No 1 heliski specialists in France and we are delighted to be the soul provider of heliskiing at an event as high profile as the FROSTGUN invitational. At Val Heliski, we want as many people to experience heliskiing as possible so for all you...
Splitboarding Course Shout Out
Val Heliski is offering two 5-day splitboarding courses this spring, both taught by James Stentiford, the "unquestionably most skilled and experienced backcountry snowboarder the UK has ever produced" (Ed Leigh). Boardsource.com describes the courses as a perfect...
Snow Report: Bring Down the Pow!
It's dumping snow in the Espace Killy as we speak, as witnessed from Tignes: Much to the delight of skiers and snowboarders throughout the Tarantaise, we've had several snow events this week that have boosted overall coverage and helped the snowpack. France is...
Snow Report
Rumor has it that there might be snow in Les 3 Vallees this week! Temperatures are dropping, which means it should feel a little more like January and a little less like March in the Savoie region. We'll see if Mother Nature can come through as promised! It's...
Heliskiing IS for you!
One of the common misconceptions about heliskiing is that it's an activity that requires a master level of ability. However, many of our clients are regular skiers and boarders who are eager and confident! Some off-piste instruction prior to your heliski day will help...
Special Heliski Snow Report Update
Like we mentioned, we are aware of the potentially unstable snowpack and dangerous conditions affecting off-piste skiing that are being reported in the media. The base is still thin down to about 1600m, with the recent snowfall covering boulders and providing fresh...
Is it safe to heliski now?
A very relevant question at the moment, especially with the recent increase in focus on skiing accidents in the media in the Savoie region of France. However, we've been safely taking our clients up to Valgrisenche to heliski all week since the areas opened on Monday....
Snow Report: It’s Snowing!
We're seeing snow for the second day in a row! It's dumping in Les 3 Vallees today, and more snow is expected Saturday night and Sunday. Temperatures are hovering just above zero for the next few days at the summits, with Sunday looking to be the coldest as lows could...
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