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Flying in Meribel — 3 of Our Favourites

Find your perfect Meribel scenic flight. Book directly or with help from our local experts

If you’ve never tried paragliding before (or maybe you’re not entirely sure what it is) then Meribel is a great place to learn how to fly.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Meribel Paragliding Guide.

Val Heliski,

1. Helicopter tours

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.

Experience the beauty of the mountains by taking an amazing tour in a helicopter to view stunning, remote locations. Get a birdseye view of the Espace Killy and Three Valleys ski domains and their nature reserves as well as the Mont Blanc Valley.

You can choose a 10 minute, 30 minute or 60 minute flight

  • 10 minute heli scenic tour – Depart from your resort and circle the parameter of the nature reserve, with views around your resort and surrounding mountains.
  • 30 minute heli scenic tour – Departing from your local resort and adventuring further afield to surrounding glaciers, resorts and national parks.
  • 60 minute heli scenic tour – Not only is this a fantastic experience giving you time to really take in the moment and the scenery, it allows us to fly low over some simply stunning glaciers and down to the base of Mont Blanc for a tour of this awe inspiring mountain range before completing a loop of Italy and heading back into France.
Val Heliski,

2. Heliskiing/boarding

For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.

You can choose to have one, two or three drops depending on your budget, fitness ability and experience!

  • One drop heliski – For those skiers and snowboarders who are looking to try heliskiing for the first time or those who are looking for a quick heliski hit away from the crowds without breaking the bank.
  • Two drop heliski – Two drops for those that have a little more fitness, off piste experience and money to spend.
  • Three drop heliski – Three longer flights allow you to get higher and further into the backcountry to find THE best snow and best terrain far away from lifts, roads and other people.

You can check out the possible ski areas and drop-zones HERE

There is no limit in place for the number of people that can book, however, generally there are four clients per helicopter plus a guide. Their guides are happy to supply you with any of the equipment needed to make sure you have the perfect experience. They also provide you with transceivers, shovels and probes.

A Parapente, Meribel

3. A Parapente

Tandem paragliding flights in the Meribel valley, giving you a unique sense of freedom.

The duration of the flight depends on the thermals and air conditions. From mid March, the sun is certainly much more generous. Thermals appear on the south faces and help extend the flights. These conditions can also make the trip a little rough at times...

At the end of your flight, you will be offered a few moments of acrobatics, only ​​with your permission of course as this is not for everyone! You can also be photographed and filmed during your journey.

If you're not brave enough to take a flight yourself, come and watch them fly at the top of the Saulire piste, every day in good weather.

Call or send a message for prices and availability.