Reverse Heliski/Heliboard
Full Day Guided Skiing followed by a pick up in a helicopter
Legal in France, so accessible from your doorstep, it’s the perfect way to combine helicopters, skiing / snowboarding and huge vertical meterage without bearing the brunt of full Heliski day prices. Using ski lifts to reach the summit of resort, then ski backcountry reaching terrain often inaccessible without a helicopter where you’ll get picked up and taken back to resort.
Ski or snowboard the classic North-facing Mickey’s Ears couloirs, across the Toviere pass, down through one of the couloirs into the Bois de La Laye and finally meandering through the forest to the Lac de Chevril (over 1/2 mile of vertical piste). In addition, you’ll also have the chance for further off-piste around the Espace Killy with your guide in the afternoon.
Typical Itinerary
- 09:15: Meet with your instructor at the top of the Toviere lift which departs right from the centre of Tignes Le Lac, taking you up to 2704m.
- 10:15: You will then go for a warm up ski/snowboard down around the Toviere summit off -piste runs, the guide will assess your off-piste ski ability to ensure a safe descent and warm the legs up for the main descent.
- 11:15: A short (20-40 minute) hike will lead you to the top of the Mickey’s Ears run, from which you will enjoy a variety of couloirs that cater for a wide range of ability levels from advanced to expert skiers, including a range of steeps. narrow and open expanses during your descent. An exhilarating tree run will then be tackled giving a brilliant descent down to Lac de Chevril.
- 12:30: You will finish the run at Lac de Chevril, where you will be picked up by helicopter and taken back to resort.
- 13:00 – 16:30: The chance for further guided off-piste around the Espace Killy for as long as your legs can last!
