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Time to upgrade your chalet holiday? Top 10 Heliski Chalets

Elemental Adventure •

The ‘ski chalet’ was born in the Alps and we think the concept is still the best way of creating shared skiing memories of a lifetime with a group of family or friends . A private lodge offers unrivalled flexibility and privacy, whether you want to tailor the dinner menu to your taste or wear your thermal underwear to breakfast. Meanwhile, the levels of luxury available have escalated to astronomical levels.

However, with the focus on the property, once you step outside the door of most chalets, the ski experience can be underwhelming – snaking lift queues, icy snow and dodging crowds might have you making a beeline back to your hot tub earlier than you had hoped.

Our Top 10 Heliski Chalet Portfolio elevates the ski experience to complete the dream trip by adding a private helicopter and access to vast mountain ranges blanketed in deep untracked snow.

Eagles Nest Lodge, Third Edge, Alaska


Beyond the Alps - Top 10 Heliski Chalets

The “alpine chalet” has been emulated and reimagined around the world, from Alaska to Canada, Iceland to Patagonia. Choose from a chalet in a resort with lift-served terrain and heliskiing or go for the remote wilderness lodge and have it all to yourself...


Belmont Estate, Whistler

Whistler’s premier chalet is Belmont Estate. With panoramic views over Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and space for 2 helicopters, this beautifully styled chalet is supremely comfortable and well-appointed while the skiing experience can be arranged in multiple ways to suit your group, whether you all want to heliski or mix things up each day or to suit mixed ability groups.

  • Sleeps 15
  • Private heliskiing in groups of 3, 4 or 9; guided resort skiing at Whistler Blackcomb
  • Swimming pool
  • Sauna & outdoor hot tub
  • Home cinema & games room
  • Gym
  • Wine cellar
  • Private helipad
  • From CA $140,000 (exc 5% tax) per week including 7 nights’ accommodation and 2 days’ A-Star private helicopter

Spirit Bear, British Columbia

Spirit Bear checks all the boxes of the archetypal Canadian log cabin – wilderness location, lake view, massive timber construction and hot tub. As well as the privacy of a private chalet, you also benefit from the facilities of Tyax Lodge next door, whether you want to party in the bar or work out in the gym and fitness studio. With a dedicated Bell 212 helicopter, 830,000 acres of skiable terrain are yours to explore.

  • Sleeps 10
  • Private heliskiing in groups of 1 to 10
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • TV room and entertainment area, games room
  • Full gym & fitness studio at Tyax Lodge next door
  • From CA$230,000 (exc 5% tax) per week including 7 nights’ accommodation and 6 days’ private heliskiing with unlimited vertical

Flying Moose, Revelstoke

Flying Moose, another of Revelstoke's best properties, was designed for socialising in large numbers. The chalet's open-plan interior, high ceilings and clean-cut finish help to promote the aura of luxury without detracting from the warm and welcoming vibes provided by the comfortable furnishings and vast array of facilities.

  • Sleeps 17
  • Private heliskiing in groups of 3, 4 or 9; guided resort skiing at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
  • Outdoor hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Apres lounge and games room
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Home cinema
  • Climbing wall
  • Private helipad
  • From €163,400 (exc 5% tax) per week including 7 nights’ accommodation and 6 days’ unlimited heliskiing in a private A-Star helicopter
Helicopter taking off at Flying Moose, Revelstoke
• Photo: S. Anley

Pantheon Heli Ranch, British Columbia

Located on the Chilcotin Plateau, with unsurpassed access to British Columbia's highest mountains, the Pantheon Heli Ranch consists of a main lodge and several cabins accommodating 9 guests. A private helicopter is on hand to enable you to explore some of the world's best heliskiing at Bella Coola - dramatic glaciated terrain, deep valleys and thick forests, graced with copious and regular snowfalls.

  • Sleeps 9
  • Single group of 9 skiers + 2 guides in a private Bell 212 helicopter
  • Riverside hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage room
  • Games room
  • From CA$176,080 (exc 5% tax) per week including 7 nights’ accommodation and unlimited private helicopter flight time

Eagles Nest Lodge, Alaska

Eagles Nest Lodge adds a touch of sophistication to Alaska’s wild and rugged landscape. Surrounded by 5 imperious Alaskan mountain ranges the Nest enjoys unbeatable panoramic views and serves as the perfect luxury hub for your wildest heliski adventures with Third Edge.

  • Sleeps 12
  • Private heliskiing in groups of 3 or 6
  • Sauna
  • Outdoor hot tub
  • Home cinema & games room
  • Gym
  • Private helipad
  • From US $129,000 per week including 7 nights’ accommodation and 14 hours flight time in a private A-Star helicopter

Hyalteyri, Iceland

Iceland’s late season and proximity to both Europe and North America’s East Coast makes it ideal for a late Easter (like in 2025). This Bond villain-style lair overlooks the fjord and with a helicopter stationed right outside, the first runs are just a few minutes from breakfast.

  • Sleeps 8
  • Private heliskiing in groups of 4 or 8
  • Hot tub
  • Penthouse master suite
  • Stunning summit to sea views
  • Private helipad
  • From €111,600 per week including 6 nights’ accommodation and 6 days’ unlimited heliskiing in a private A-Star helicopter

Bighorn, Revelstoke

Bighorn in Revelstoke might be the world’s best chalet and Revelstoke can lay claim to being among the world’s snowiest resorts with an average 40-60 feet per season. Seamlessly blending traditional alpine chalet and Scottish hunting lodge, Chalet Bighorn is equipped with an impressive array of wellness facilities and ample space for large groups.

  • Sleeps 16
  • Private heliskiing in groups of 3, 4 or 9; guided resort skiing at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
  • Swimming spa
  • Outdoor hot tub
  • Sauna & steam room
  • Gym
  • 4k home cinema
  • Bar
  • Private helipad
  • From CA$173,400 (exc 5% tax) per week including 7 nights’ accommodation and 6 days’ unlimited heliskiing in a private A-Star helicopter

Rio Palena, Patagonia

Rio Palena, Patagonia offers a chalet experience like no other with skiing but lots more besides. On the bank of the Palena river, skiing in the mountains above is spectacular but afternoons can be filled with myriad activities in the valley from fly-fishing to whitewater rafting and mountain biking.

  • Sleeps 16
  • Private heliskiing in groups of 3 or 6
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • TV room and entertainment area
  • Games room
  • Private helipad
  • From US $222,600 per week including 7 nights’ accommodation and 6 hours of flight time in a private A-Star helicopter

Niehku, Sweden

If you need a location for a big group and with easy access from Europe, Niehku Mountain Villa, 200km into the Arctic Circle and the epitome of luxury lodge lifestyle could be the perfect venue for an epic celebration. Abundance of dark wood, natural stone and glass panelling gives a rustic and industrial feel in line with the building's history, but make no mistake, everything here has been designed with comfort and ultimate guest satisfaction in mind.

  • Sleeps 24
  • Private heliskiing in groups of 5; resort skiing at Riksgransen Resort.
  • Sauna
  • Gym
  • Lounge
  • Bar, private helipad
  • From 965,000 SEK per week including 7 nights’ accommodation and 10 hours of flight time in a private Airbus H130 T2 helicopter
aurora borealis at Niehku mountain Villa, Sweden
• Photo: Mikael Tuominen

Five Peaks, Revelstoke

Five Peaks is another of our favourite Revelstoke private chalets. A more contemporary style with five equally luxuriant rooms to ensure that nobody feels second best set this property apart. Situated in a quiet forested location below Revelstoke Mountain resort ensuring ultimate privacy for those who want it.

  • Sleeps 10
  • Private heliskiing in groups of 3, 4 or 9; guided resort skiing at Revelstoke Mountain Resort
  • Outdoor hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • From CA$152,000 (exc 5% tax) per week including 7 nights’ accommodation and 6 days’ unlimited heliskiing in a private A-Star helicopter

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