Adventure · Switzerland
Private Helicopter Flight and Glacier Landing, Swiss Alps
Lift off from Zermatt or Bern in a private Airbus H125 for a circuit of the four-thousand-metre peaks, with a permitted landing on a high glacier plateau where you step out onto the ice. The flight is flown by a mountain-rated Swiss pilot under the federal glacier-landing permits, and is followed by lunch at an alpine restaurant reachable only by air or a long climb.
- Zermatt
- Matterhorn
- Aletsch Glacier
- Jungfrau
- Glacier landing
Peaks and landing sites on the route
Switzerland licenses only a handful of high-altitude landing sites. These are the ones our flights use, weather permitting.
- 01
Matterhorn, 4,478 m
A full circuit of the north face and Hörnli ridge, the single most requested leg of the flight.
- 02
Petit Combin glacier plateau
One of Switzerland's official mountain landing sites, at around 3,600 m — twenty minutes on the ice with your pilot.
- 03
Aletsch Glacier, UNESCO site
The longest glacier in the Alps, flown along its full 20 km arc from Konkordiaplatz.
- 04
Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger
The Bernese trio and the Eiger north face, flown at ridge height on clear mornings.
- 05
Gornergrat and Monte Rosa
The return leg into Zermatt over the second-highest massif in the Alps.
What's included
- Private helicopter with mountain-rated pilot, up to five guests
- Federal glacier landing permit and time on the ice
- Winter boots, jackets and glacier sunglasses on loan
- Lunch at a reserved alpine restaurant table
- Champagne toast after landing
- Transfers from your Zermatt, Gstaad or Interlaken hotel
How it works
- 1
Weather call at 7am
The pilot reviews cloud base and wind and confirms the route, or moves you to the next clear slot.
- 2
Briefing and departure
Fifteen-minute safety briefing at the heliport, then a direct climb into the peaks.
- 3
Glacier landing
Twenty to thirty minutes standing on a permitted glacier plateau at around 3,600 metres.
- 4
Alpine lunch
A reserved table at a mountain restaurant, then the scenic return leg.
When to go
December to April for deep snow on the landing sites, June to September for green valleys and the longest visibility. November and May have the most weather cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers can fly?+
Up to five guests plus the pilot in an H125. Combined passenger weight must stay under the altitude performance limit, so we ask for weights when booking.
Do I need any experience or fitness?+
None. You should be able to walk unaided on snow for a short distance at altitude. The glacier stop is flat and the pilot stays with you.
What happens if the weather is poor?+
Mountain flights are only flown in clear conditions. We reschedule within your stay at no cost, or refund in full if no slot works.
How cold is it on the glacier?+
Minus 5 to minus 15 degrees Celsius with wind in winter, around freezing in summer. Jackets, boots and gloves are provided.
Is it safe for children or older travellers?+
Yes. There is no minimum age; infants must be held. At 3,600 metres guests with cardiac or respiratory conditions should check with their doctor first.
Can we fly to a specific mountain or ski resort?+
Yes. Point-to-point transfers to Gstaad, St Moritz, Verbier, Courchevel and Chamonix are quoted separately, with or without the glacier landing.
Is lunch included in the price?+
A three-course alpine lunch is included. Wine beyond the welcome champagne is charged on the day.
How far in advance should I book?+
Two to three weeks is usually enough outside Christmas and New Year, when Zermatt and Verbier heliports are fully committed by October.
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