Courchevel Altiport: Landing at the Heart of the Resort

Courchevel's altiport is unlike any other airfield: sitting at 2,010 metres, right at the heart of the resort, it allows a helicopter to land just minutes from the first chalets, with no intermediate stop or long final road journey.

A runway unlike any other in Europe

At around 500 metres long with an average gradient of nearly 19%, Courchevel's altiport runway is renowned as one of the most spectacular in Europe. While best known for light aircraft, helicopters operate here under equally strict procedures, with approach and take-off patterns adapted to the surrounding terrain.

Altitude that dictates its own rules

Above 2,000 metres, thinner air changes flight performance: every aircraft in our fleet is operated within the manufacturer's margins for this altitude, which can sometimes affect the number of passengers or bags carried on the busiest flights.

Why the altiport changes everything for your arrival

Unlike a transfer to a lowland airport followed by a mountain road journey, Courchevel's altiport drops passengers directly within the resort itself. The final leg to the chalet is then measured in minutes, regardless of road traffic or driving conditions in the Tarentaise.

Time slots and flight coordination

Movements at the altiport are managed through coordinated time slots alongside the resort's other flights, particularly numerous during Saturday arrivals and departures in high season. Booking your flight several days ahead helps secure the slot best suited to your schedule.

Weather: the common constraint for every mountain flight

As with any flight to a mountain site, rotations to Courchevel's altiport remain subject to the day's weather conditions and operator approval: visibility, wind and cloud base are checked before every take-off. Should a flight be cancelled, a vehicle transfer is always offered as a fallback.

A little history: an altiport designed for the resort

Built in 1961, some fifteen years after the resort was founded, the altiport was designed to blend directly into the resort's layout rather than being built on the outskirts, an approach that reflects Courchevel's overall philosophy: treating transport as part of the mountain experience, not as a separate constraint.

A reference for light aviation

Beyond helicopters, the altiport is best known among light-aircraft pilots for its steep runway, which demands a very specific landing and take-off technique and is regularly cited among the most spectacular approaches in Europe.

How the altiport changes the way you plan your stay

Arriving directly at the altiport lets you condense the first day's programme: settling into the chalet, a first lunch and perhaps a first run on the slopes on the same day, a sequence far harder to manage after a road journey of several hours from the departure airport.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Courchevel's altiport?

The altiport sits at 2,010 metres, making it one of the highest landing sites in Europe directly integrated into a resort.

Is the altiport close to the centre of the resort?

Yes, it is just minutes from Courchevel 1850 and the main chalets, with no significant road journey after landing.

Should a slot be booked well in advance?

In high season, particularly on Saturday arrival and departure days, booking several days ahead is recommended to secure the desired slot.

Does the altitude limit the number of passengers carried?

This can be the case on certain flights depending on the aircraft and total weight on board: our concierge adjusts the configuration at the time of booking to stay within each helicopter's safety margins.

What happens if weather prevents landing at the altiport?

In that case, a chauffeur takes over by road, so your stay begins on time even if the helicopter stays on the ground.

Our concierge coordinates every stage of your helicopter arrival, from take-off to the door of your chalet, so that the altitude and technical demands of the altiport remain invisible on your side of the journey.