In the air

Aerial sport

SAF • Helicopter ride

Activity description

Make your stay unforgettable with a unique mountain experience. With the helicopter baptism, you can experience an incredible scenic flight in the Alps. The rate remains the same, whether you are alone or with a group of 5 people. We offer 3 different flights to discover different mountain regions. With the Alpe d'Huez flight, you can admire all the landscapes of the ski resort. If you want to discover the Grandes Rousses, you can opt for a 12-minute flight. Finally, with the L'Oisans and the Ecrins flight, you can explore the region by air.

In addition to scenic flights, we also offer a round-trip transfer for a ski day in Les Deux Alpes. This is a unique opportunity to discover a new ski resort in one day. You will be welcomed at 9am at the heliport for a departure to Les Deux Alpes by helicopter and you will return to Alpe d'Huez in the evening. This service is available only on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and by reservation with a limited number of places.
Moreover, with an Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine pass of 6 days or more, the ski day in Les Deux Alpes is included in your pass.

Book now an exceptional experience with SAF to live unforgettable holidays.

Practical information

Scenic flight :
Every days

Round trip transfer :
Every wednesday, thursday and friday

To know
If it is impossible to fly due to weather reasons: full refund or possibility to move the flight based on availability. If the "outbound" flight is performed, but the return flight is not possible due to weather conditions, the return will then be by taxi or bus, without a refund.

Price

Scenic flight :
From 60€/person

Round trip transfer :
From 85€/person

Where is the activity ?

Try on the breathtacking experience of the helicopter ride with SAF

When you plan your vacation in the mountains, there are many activities awaiting for you. Besides the many sports that you can practice in Alpe d’Huez, you can also try one new adventures that you won’t forget anytime soon. The most appreciated ones are: a night under the stars on top of the mountains, going hiking in the area surrounding the resort or, in this case, going on a helicopter ride.

If you ever feel tempted to climb on the SAF helicopter, an incredible journey is waiting for you. Regardless of the itinerary you choose between the three mentioned above, you are sure to enjoy an incredible moment. At a very high altitude, you will be able to admire the whole scenery from a new perspective and see the region as you have never seen it before. Before you go, don’t forget to bring your best camera to photograph this breathtaking view and show it to your friends and family.
How to book your helicopter Alpe d’Huez ride?
For the most adventurous ones who wish to try this new experience, please note that it is highly recommended to book your activity in advance. This way, you are sure to find a date that matches your schedule ; but also to ensure the possibility of such an opportunity. In fact, if you don’t proceed to an early reservation, you might miss out on the said opportunity because all the slots will already be booked.

In order for you to easily book your helicopter ride, we offer you the possibility to proceed to such process directly online, on our marketplace. All you have to do, is provide some information regarding your arrival and departure date. Once you have done so, you have to select the service you would like to book (scenic flight or helicopter transfer), and there you go.

Helicopter Alpe d’Huez, for whom?

You already booked your family vacation and are looking for fun activities to do while you are in Alpe d’Huez? The helicopter ride is an original activity. Here is what you need to know before trying on such an adventure.

If you are travelling with your children, please note that this experience is only available from the age of 5 years old. Younger kids will not be able to accompany you during this flight. In that case, you might want to look into the possible kindergartens open in the resort. Those organisations will take care of your children during the full day, or only half a day. Watched by a qualified personnel, your child will participate in many activities, with kids of his own age. Besides making new friends, your kids will have a lot to talk about at the end of the day. Also, if your stay in Alpe d’Huez is planned during winter time, the instructors of the resort can also teach the basics of winter sports to your tiny adventurer. This way, the following year, the whole family might hit the slopes together!