Héliski en Alaska
Valdez, chaîne des Chugach

Skiez certains des terrains d’héliski les plus mythiques au monde, dans les légendaires Chugach Mountains d’Alaska.

Poudreuse à perte de vue, paysages alpins saisissants et accès en hélicoptère à des terrains reculés : Valdez est une véritable aventure big mountain pour freeriders confirmés.

Une expérience d’héliski unique dans sa vie, dans l’un des massifs les plus mythiques de la planète.

Pourquoi l’Alaska est fait pour
l’héliski

Les Chugach Mountains comptent parmi les destinations d’héliski les plus réputées de la planète.

Dans le sud de l’Alaska, les montagnes autour de Valdez conjuguent des terrains immenses, une neige profonde et des paysages alpins spectaculaires.

Contrairement aux domaines skiables classiques, l’héliski donne accès à des montagnes reculées où chaque descente est une nouvelle ligne et une vraie aventure.

L’échelle du terrain, la qualité de la neige et le caractère sauvage de l’Alaska composent une expérience de ski inoubliable.

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Big mountain :
le ski sans limites

L’accès en hélicoptère permet d’explorer des terrains autrement inaccessibles.

Des arêtes alpines aux longues descentes en poudreuse, chaque journée à Valdez dépend des conditions et des opportunités qu’offre la montagne.

Le terrain des Chugach offre une immense variété de ski, des faces ouvertes en poudreuse aux lignes alpines raides, toujours choisies selon l’enneigement, la météo et le niveau du groupe.

Au-delà de la neige fraîche, l’héliski en Alaska, c’est vivre la montagne à une tout autre échelle.

Ai-je le niveau pour
l’héliski en Alaska ?

L’héliski en Alaska s’adresse à des freeriders expérimentés, dotés d’un solide bagage technique et à l’aise dans une neige changeante.

Vous devez être à l’aise hors-piste, savoir gérer différents types de neige et vous adapter à un environnement de montagne changeant.

Le terrain peut être exigeant : bonne condition physique, expérience de la poudreuse et vrai état d’esprit montagne sont indispensables pour en profiter pleinement.

Une aventure pour les skieurs qui veulent passer au niveau supérieur en freeride.

Découvrez les montagnes légendaires de l’Alaska

Notre approche

Pourquoi vivre l’Alaska avec une équipe d’héliski professionnelle ?

Expertise big mountain

L’Alaska exige de l’expérience, de la préparation et du respect pour le milieu montagnard.

Nous travaillons avec des professionnels de l’héliski aguerris, qui maîtrisent le terrain, l’enneigement et les décisions qu’exige cet environnement unique.

Une aventure sur mesure

Chaque journée d’héliski est différente.

La météo, l’enneigement et le terrain disponible déterminent les meilleures opportunités du jour.

L’expérience est adaptée au groupe, avec un objectif clair : trouver le meilleur ski possible en tirant parti des conditions.

Sécurité & décisions en montagne

En terrain big mountain, la sécurité commence par de bonnes décisions.

Les conditions avalancheuses, la météo et le choix du terrain sont évalués en continu tout au long de la journée.

Des guides expérimentés gèrent ces facteurs pour créer une expérience inoubliable, la sécurité restant au cœur de chaque décision.

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The best ski days of the season. Stefano is by far the best guide we’ve had!! Great two powder days and safety always comes first.
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I've had the pleasure of touring with Stefano the past couple of years. He has a deep knowledge of the terrain and conditions of the Val d'Anniviers based on many years of experience, and will tailor routes and itineraries to suit your skills and goals. He's a confidence inspiring presence, and great company too!
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We had a fantastic day out with Stefano. We were a group of mixed fitness but all keen to experience the off piste skiing Grimentz had to offer, and Stefano tailored our day superbly to ensure we were all having a good time. He found us some great snow and taught us lots while doing it! He was also great fun to be around, an absolute essential ☺️ I’d highly recommend skiing with Stefano and the team.
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Finds the best snow, safe, infectious enthusiasm, and a great laugh to! Highly recommended
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Stefano is an excellent guide and made the day truly enjoyable. He knows the area extremely well, keeps the experience fun and is always helpful and attentive. Exactly what you want from a guide on an off-piste touring day. 10/10 — highly recommended. We'll be back :) Danke!
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Stefano was great and we could some amazing powder even though the conditions made that hard. He also rescued me when I dislocated my shoulder. So important to have a guide that can sort things out in an accident.
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Stefano was a great guide. Even in some pretty tough conditions he managed to make sure we had top quality morning in Zinal and Grimentz. Couldn’t recommend him enough!
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We had a great ski. In high risk conditions Stefano delivered a great day whilst keeping everyone safe.
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Stefano is a fantastic guide. This year really showed that. With sketchy conditions everywhere, he gave us adventure while always staying safe. He's great company too.
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Two fantastic days touring/off-piste with Stefano in the Val d'Anniviers in January, just after large snowfall. Always fun and informative, but also safe. In difficult conditions they delivered a couple of fantastic days touring and kept the fun going. Thank you Stefano.

Frequently asked questions
FAQ

You don’t need previous off-piste experience, but you should be a confident skier who is comfortable skiing all marked slopes in a ski resort. Your guide will adapt the terrain and pace to your ability, from your first experience in powder to more technical and challenging freeride lines.

No two freeride days are exactly the same. Your guide will consider the snow, weather, avalanche conditions, your skiing level and your goals before choosing the best terrain for the day. Depending on conditions, this might mean lift-accessed powder, short ski tours, longer backcountry routes or a combination of them.

Yes. Avalanche safety equipment — transceiver, shovel and probe — is required for all our freeride days. We also recommend ski touring equipment, as it gives us greater flexibility to access the best terrain and snow conditions. An avalanche airbag backpack is also highly recommended.

Yes. Our days can range from lift-accessed freeride with minimal walking to ski touring and longer backcountry adventures. Touring equipment gives us access to considerably more terrain and allows us to search for the best snow away from the main ski areas.

Absolutely. If you are already a confident piste skier, your first freeride experience can be a great introduction to skiing beyond the marked slopes. Your guide will select appropriate terrain and introduce you progressively to off-piste technique, terrain awareness and mountain safety.

Yes. We create personalised multi-day freeride and ski touring trips in Valais, across the Alps and internationally. Trips can be designed around a specific destination or built around the type of terrain and experience you are looking for.

Our home bases are Val d’Anniviers and Saas-Fee in Valais, Switzerland, where we offer private freeride guiding throughout the winter. We also organise multi-day trips across the Alps and personalised freeride and ski touring adventures in destinations around the world.

Conditions come first. Our guides use their local knowledge, weather and snow information, avalanche conditions and your skiing ability to decide where the best options are each day. Being flexible allows us to make the most of the mountains while keeping safety at the heart of every decision.

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