A safari is no ordinary journey. We are no ordinary travel company
The SwisSKIsafari experience.
Take refined European hospitality, add in breathtaking ski descents, put this to a backdrop of extensive snowy wilderness et voila, you have a SwisSKIsafari experience.
We offer the ultimate in luxurious guided European ski experiences by helicopter or simply by foot and ski. In a small group of like-minded people, on our trips you’ll be taken from charming villages to world-famous resorts and down iconic peaks by ski and/or helicopter away from the hurly-burly of the pistes. When heli-skiing, every summit landing offers more than 3000 meters of vertical descent to the valley floor, through stunningly beautiful landscape. And for every experience, each evening promises traditional European charm with touches of luxury.
Swisskisafari in Europe, an operation that wines and dines guests while zipping among Alps' top resorts and backcountry stashes - New York Times
How do we do it?
By assessing your mountain skills and needs, reading the peaks and weather, and adapting each trip to suit all these factors. This makes each expedition different to the rest: with SwisSKIsafari, you are guaranteed a totally unique ski experience.
There’s rarely a down day, no endless games of scrabble within the confines of a lodge - Outside traveler US
Where we ski
Generations of experience between us has proved that the best ski descents have no respect for national frontiers, so although we are based primarily in Switzerland, we’ll also take you over the border to France and Italy.
Why SwisSKIsafari?
We like to think that anyone can take you to the top of the mountain but few can always deliver the best descents, doing them in complete safety. So, what makes us different from other ski companies?
- 1. Safety. We are proud that we have been accident-free since our conception. Our team of experts and UIAGM qualified guides will ensure you a unique, safe and exhilarating ski adventure
- 2. Reliability. Working with weather experts and trusted network of helicopter partners has meant we have never needed to cancel a trip to this day. We make sure that more than one helicopter is on standby for every expedition. Just in case.
- 3. Flexibility. We do everything we can for total flexibility to take advantage of the quickly changing weather patterns in the Alps. This means altering itineraries during the week to ensure the best ski descents for our clients every day. If the snow is better on another mountain, we’ll take you there. Simple as that.
Is SwisSKIsafari right for you?
Intermediate or advanced: whatever your level, we specialize in making the higher mountain environment available to all types of skiers. That means you don’t need heli-ski experience to begin with, and you don’t have to be an expert skier to enjoy skiing the dramatic European mountains. Our guides will introduce you to the adventure of heli-skiing in a relaxed and safe manner.
These are trips that bring the high mountain environment within reach of normal skiers- The Herald UK
What is SwissHIKEsafari?
We specialize in luxury safaris throughout the Swiss, Italian and French Alps. However, don’t let our name fool you. Our Alpine adventures do not end when the snow melts… in fact, the journey is only just beginning. Our summer trips are more relaxed than our winter ones, and exploring the mountains in a t-shirt instead of a ski vest is not in the least less exciting.
Using generations of mountain experience and refined European hospitality, we’ll take you hiking from village to village on alpine trails, crossing into Italy and France on foot and exploring majestic glaciers in complete safety. All this happens while you’re learning about centuries of alpine culture, staying in the most luxurious hand-picked mountain lodges and dining on sumptuous local delicacies.
Whether you’re pushing yourself up the Matterhorn, or strolling Alpine pastures bustling with wild animals, hiking is the best way for all age groups to discover the Alps. Your trip will be designed around you: take a challenge and summit Mont Blanc, or simply open your eyes to the extraordinary fresh air and immense mountain views around you. In the words of one alpine local:
I still catch my breath when suddenly, around a bend in the road, I see those peaks rising in the distance.
What about SwissBIKEsafari?
Imagine the freedom of freewheeling down the side of an iconic mountain in complete comfort and safety. We are just as passionate about riding as we are about skiing, and the Alps are our speciality. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced rider we want to share our cycling experiences. These trips are designed to teach you how to ride the mountains, improve your biking skills and techniques, and experience an unforgettable journey in some of the world's most breathtaking scenery.
