Access to about 40 ski descents in the Italian Alps, located a quick heli-flight from the chalets
FRANCE / ITALY
Lodge Destinations
Guided Adventures
An Off-Piste Ski Safari in the Alps
At our hidden French chalets, you're surrounded by seven world-class resorts and next door to our heli-ski operation in Italy. With three heli-bases just across the border and expert guides maximizing your days, this experience expands your ski horizons in a whole new way. Take a quick heli flight to explore Italy's long descents averaging 3,300–7,200 vertical feet, with the option to ski your way back home. Our private ski-in, ski-out alpage also welcomes you for candlelit après in true alpine style.
What Sets Us Apart
Heli-Skiing and Winter Adventures
Explore the best of winter in the Alps with our guides, who grew up with these mountains in their backyard. Heli-ski in Italy, try ice climbing and snowshoeing, or link resort laps and ski touring with a heli-pick up.
Historic Alpine Outposts
Experience a mainstay of alpine culture at our century-old stone shepherds’ huts, renovated with your comfort in mind for ski-in après, dinners, and parties.
Original Chalets and French Flavor
Perched in a French village, Chalet Hibou and Chalet Pelerin combine historic character with amenities like terrace hot tubs and cozy rooms. Enjoy chef-made meals and the warmth of our local staff.
Fast Facts on the Terrain
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Steep runs averaging 3,300–7,200 vertical feet (1,000–2,200 meters) that take you from high-alpine peaks down to the valley floor
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A diverse range of terrain, including steep, narrow couloirs and wide alpine bowls
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Ability to link on- and off-piste terrain, including resort lifts, heli-drops, ski touring and chalet plus outpost access
Access to about 40 ski descents in the Italian Alps, located a quick heli-flight from the chalets
Steep runs averaging 3,300–7,200 vertical feet (1,000–2,200 meters) that take you from high-alpine peaks down to the valley floor
A diverse range of terrain, including steep, narrow couloirs and wide alpine bowls
Ability to link on- and off-piste terrain, including resort lifts, heli-drops, ski touring and chalet plus outpost access
Terrain Breakdown by Skill Level
Our heli-skiing terrain is best suited for strong skiers who are confident on most types of terrain. Our guides will get to know each guest's skill level and goals before you even gear up.
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Advanced and Expert
Advanced and expert skiers will have a large range of options, from steeply pitched open faces to tight couloirs with technical drops.
Intermediate
Intermediate skiers will explore slightly more mellow terrain, with gentler pitches and less demanding, wide-open runs.
Vehicles & Gear
Industry-Leading Helicopters and Gear
We take pride in providing all the best equipment, from the helis we fly to the skis we provide. You’ll be fit in top-of-the-line gear like Dynastar Skis and Weston snowboards, and all necessary ski safety equipment including ARVA Reactor airbags as well as Reactor NEO Beacons. Our operation utilizes the A-Star B3 helicopter, flown by highly experienced pilots with the most thorough level of training and expertise.
Sample Itinerary
A Day of Heli-Skiing in Italy
Fully personalized to your skill level and preferences, your heli-skiing itinerary can include any combination of experiences. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Spa Time, Breakfast, and Lift Off
Enjoy a morning soak, chef-made breakfast, then take off from the helipad a few minutes away for a quick heli flight to Italy
Heli-Skiing and Lunch in Italy
Explore a variety of runs with giant vertical relief, break for a pasta dish in Italy. Then, start skiing your way back to France for après on the chalet terrace
Dinner, Wine, and Fireside Cocktails
Enjoy a beautiful dinner with locally sourced ingredients paired with Bordeaux, then toast to a great day with a hand-crafted cocktail around the fireplace
Additional Adventures
Ski nearby resorts like Tignes and Val d’Isère, or head out with our guides to go ski touring, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, and snowshoeing
Meet Our Team
Eleven’s Professional Guides
Our French team is all locally based, IFMGA-certified professional mountain and ski guides. From heli-skiing to snowshoeing, you’ll experience the best of the Alps, your way.
Jean-Noël Gaidet
Jean-Noël Gaidet is a IFMGA mountain guide based in Sainte Foy, France. With 24 years of guiding experience, he leads skiing, heliskiing, and alpine adventures across Europe and Iceland.
Benjamin Bucci
A native of Vercors and raised in Bourg St Maurice, Ben specializes in off-piste skiing, climbing, and canyoning. Passionate about sharing the beauty of wild landscapes, their most memorable moment was descending the Ruitor in untouched powder, under a clear blue sky—an experience of pure freedom.
Antoine Ollivier
Antoine Ollivier is a ski guide who splits his winters between the French Alps and Deplar Farm, Iceland. His passion is finding the best powder lines and sharing unforgettable ski days with guests.
Eleven's Lodges in France
Explore Eleven's Skiing Lodges
Iceland
Eleven Deplar Farm
Named on Condé Nast's "Best Hotels in the World" list in 2023, Deplar Farm is a converted 15th-century sheep farm in northern Iceland. With 13 guest rooms and an expansive spa, the lodge also offers guided heli-skiing, sea kayaking, and fly fishing.
Canada
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge offers 300,000 exclusive acres of heli-skiing in the heart of British Columbia. With central access to Revy's local scene and summer adventures, this historic lodge has 12 rooms, a next-door eatery, and a private speakeasy.
Chile
Eleven Rio Palena Lodge
Set along the Rio Palena in Chilean Patagonia, this seven-bedroom lodge is a remote adventure base for fly fishing, glacier hiking, and heli-skiing. Along with expert guides and a helipad, the lodge also offers wood-fired hot tubs and a sauna.
Colorado, USA
Eleven Scarp Ridge Lodge
Eleven’s flagship property Scarp Ridge Lodge delivers a rare combination of exclusive cat-skiing and guided summer adventures in Crested Butte, a small mountain town known for its local charm. The lodge has five king rooms and a kids' bunk room.
Colorado, USA
Eleven Sopris House
Full of historic character, Sopris House is a next-door neighbor to Scarp Ridge Lodge in Crested Butte. Along with exclusive cat-skiing and guided summer adventures, the four-bedroom home offers a private wood-paneled saloon and outdoor courtyard.
France
Eleven Chalet Hibou
Perched in a French village just across from Italy, Chalet Hibou brings guests to the epicenter of the Alps' best ski resorts, cycling routes, and hut-to-hut hikes. The lodge has seven guest rooms, a terrace hot tub, and year-round adventure guides.
France
Eleven Chalet Pelerin
Chalet Pelerin combines a quiet village setting with 360-degree access to Europe's best skiing, hiking, and biking. Tucked away in a French hamlet, the five-bedroom chalet includes year-round guided adventures, an indoor pool, and a terrace hot tub.
New Zealand
Eleven Owen River Lodge
Known for delivering some of the world's best sighted brown trout fishing, Owen River Lodge includes expert guides and access to nearly 30 fisheries on New Zealand's South Island. The remote lodge is made up of three riverfront cottages.