Would you like to take your family or friends skiing in a private jet? AEROAFFAIRES presents its customers’ favourite ski resorts in Europe. Thanks to tailor-made flights, you can get as close as possible to the ski slopes by plane or helicopter.
1/ Courchevel, France
It’s hard to resist the charms and splendour of Courchevel. Known for its palaces and luxury boutiques, Courchevel also owes its reputation to its ski area, the largest in the world, with 600 kilometres of pistes. Courchevel is made up of four villages, including Courchevel 1850, which is accessible by private plane thanks to its altiport.
Courchevel is unique in having an altiport with strict access conditions. The altiport is not certified for night flights and flight operations are sometimes limited to certain times of the day for weather reasons. What’s more, as the runway is very short and steep, there is only one air operator accredited to land in Public Transport and with qualified pilots.
There are two ways to get to the Courchevel altiport:
- Arrive directly at the foot of the Courchevel slopes:
- By turboprop: Two aircraft have public transport certification to land at the Courchevel altiport: the Vulcanair Aviator TP 600 and the Vulcanair P 68 Turbo Commander.
- By helicopter from Geneva, Chambéry, Annecy, Zurich, Milan.
- Arrival in Chambéry or Geneva by private jet, followed by transfer by helicopter or car to Courchevel:
- Transfer between Chambery and Courchevel by car (1-hour journey) or helicopter from €1,600 for a 20-minute flight.
- Transfer between Geneva and Courchevel by car (2-hour journey) or helicopter from €2,400 for a 30-minute flight.
2/ Gstaad, Switzerland
A small village in the Bernese Alps, Gstaad is a meeting place for romance, situated at an altitude of 1050 metres. With its mix of authentic chalets and top-of-the-range brands, Gstaad is an ideal destination for mountain and luxury lovers. If you’re looking for authenticity, charter a private jet for a stay in this village in French-speaking Switzerland and enjoy 200 kilometres of ski slopes.
Saanen airport is 2.8 kilometres from Gstaad. The runway is very special. It is 1400 metres long and is mainly used by turboprops. What’s more, in the event of bad weather, your private plane may have to be diverted to Bern.
Transfer between Bern and Gstaad :
– Car: 1 hour to cover 50 kilometres.
– Helicopter: 30-minute flight from €1,710.
3/ St Moritz, Switzerland
St Moritz, at an altitude of 1800 metres, is Europe’s most sumptuous ski resort. Luxury boutiques, jewellers and 326 kilometres of pistes fill the days of a privileged clientele. At night, the lights of St-Moritz reflect off the front of the palaces and sparkle in the starry night sky.
The nearest airport is Samedan-Engadin, just a 10-minute drive from St Moritz town centre. The 1,800-metre-long runway in the valley is suitable formany types of aircraft, including turboprops, private jets and regional jets. It is also accessible to fully loaded long-haul jets such as the Gulfstream G550, the Bombardier Global 6000 and the Dassault Falcon 7X.
AEROAFFAIRES will organise your business flight. Come to Saint-Moritz in January to take part in the Snow Polo Cup, a not-to-be-missed winter competition.
4/ Verbier, Switzerland
The main resort in the 4 Valleys area, Verbier is a choice destination for upmarket customers. The 4 vallées ski area offers 410 kilometres of pistes set in a magnificent landscape. At night, the resort offers a host of exclusive evening events.
Book your private jet to Sion airport with AEROAFFAIRES. The airport has a 2,000-metre runway that can accommodate all types of private aircraft. We can organise your helicopter transfer to Verbier.
Transfer between Sion and Verbier :
– By car: 55 minutes to cover 54 kilometres.
– By helicopter: 10-minute flight from 900 euros.
5/ Zermatt, Switzerland
The ski resort of Zermatt lies at the foot of the iconic Matterhorn, at an altitude of 1600 metres. An authentic ski resort with over 200 kilometres of pistes, Zermatt has retained its charm and splendour over the years. Chic and sober, this resort stands out from other Swiss villages for its discretion and its preserved traditional architecture. The wealthy have the opportunity to enjoy a peaceful stay while taking advantage of the luxury boutiques on Bahnhofstrasse.
As with Verbier, your business jet will take you from Sion airport to the slopes of Zermatt.
Transfer between Sion and Zermatt :
– By car: 2 hours to cover 80 kilometres.
– By helicopter: 15-minute flight from €1,220.
6/ Kitzbuhel, Austria
Kitzbühel is a lively sports resort in the Austrian Tyrol. Kitzbühel is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, including the Schwarzsee lake set in a magnificent mountain setting. A little pearl in the Austrian Alps, Kitzbühel owes its reputation to its wide variety of ski slopes and sumptuous hotels and restaurants. It’s the destination of choice if you’re primarily interested in skiing. There are 170 kilometres of pistes around the town, including the famous Streif descent.
Charter a plane to Kitzbühel. The nearest airport is Innsbruck. Its 2,000-metre asphalt runway allows all types of aircraft to land, including turboprops, private jets of all sizes, as well as regional and wide-body aircraft.
Transfer between Innsbruck and Kitzbühel :
– By car: 1 hour 15 minutes to cover 95 kilometres.
– By helicopter: 25-minute flight from €3,550.
7/ Crans Montana, Switzerland
Like Gstaad, Crans Montana is part of French-speaking Switzerland and boasts 140 kilometres of pistes. A resort with a wealth of cultural and sporting activities, Crans Montana attracts a wealthy clientele every year. The best luxury boutiques line its charming little streets. And the finest sports cars line the cobblestones of this historic town.
To get to Crans-Montana, you’ll land at Sion airport. Charter your plane and enjoy an exclusive service with AEROAFFAIRES.
Transfer between Sion and Crans-Montana :
– By car: 35 minutes to cover 32 kilometres.
– By helicopter: 10-minute flight from 950 euros
8/ Megève, France
The ski resort of Megève is often referred to as the French Saint-Moritz. This Alpine ski resort at the foot of Mont Blanc boasts seven 5-star hotels and a host of upmarket brands. An old resort, created at the instigation of the Rothschild family, Megève has managed to modernise while retaining all the charm and glamour of a posh ski resort.
Want to discover Mont Blanc from a different angle? Head for Annecy airport by chartering a plane taxi with AEROAFFAIRES. We’ll take care of your helicopter transfer to the Megève altiport.
Transfer between Annecy and Megève :
– By car: 1 hour to cover 84 kilometres.
– By plane: 20-minute flight from €1,400.
9/ Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Cortina d’Ampezzo is part of the Dolomiti Superski ski area, with 120 kilometres of pistes. But it’s not for the skiing that Europe’s aristocracy flock to this resort in northern Italy. The only Italian resort in our top 10, Cortina d’Ampezzo is renowned for its festive spirit and extravagance. The glittering shop windows of the great Italian brands surround the roads driven by Ferraris and Lamborghinis.
Take off for Venice Tessera airport and then board a helicopter for the resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Transfer between Venice and Cortina d’Ampezzo:
– By car: 1 hour 55 minutes to cover 148 kilometres.
– By plane: 25-minute helicopter flight from €1,500.
10/ The resorts of Zurs and Lech, Austria
These two resorts are a perfect reflection of the Austrian Tyrol: richness with a sober touch. In the resorts of Zurs and Lech, there’s no extravagance, no window-dressing and no palaces; here you’ll find an intimate and authentic atmosphere. The emphasis is on tranquillity and exclusivity, with a very limited number of accommodation options. Traditional in appearance, the wealthiest of the wealthy travel here every year to recharge their batteries amidst dazzling scenery.
Just as if you were flying to Kitzbühel, your private jet will land in Innsbruck.
Transfer between Innsbruck and Zurs :
– By car: 90 minutes to cover 115 kilometres.
– By helicopter: 25-minute flight from €2,980.
Transfer between Innsbruck and Lech :
– By car: 90 minutes to cover 120 kilometres.
– By helicopter: 40-minute flight from €3,150.
Please note that prices are subject to availability. All our helicopter flights are private Public Transport flights (1 to 7 passengers depending on the helicopter model). Mountain flights are subject to good weather conditions. During a helicopter transfer, bulky luggage will follow by road with a chauffeur-driven car service provided by AEROAFFAIRES.
Our aviation experts are at your service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to find the private flight that suits you best for each of these events. Whether it’s a taxi plane, helicopter, long-haul private jet or commercial aircraft for VIPs, AEROAFFAIRES can help you book your private flight.
Trusting AEROAFFAIRES also means protecting the environment. With its SkyCO2 programme, 100% of the CO2 emissions produced by each business flight are offset by supporting the preservation of forests in South America.
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