The 7 best helicopter rides in Italy

The helicopter ride in Val di Sole in Trentino has a duration of 20 minutes, in which you will enjoy the soaring landscapes of the Brenta Dolomites from above.

Experience the thrill of a change of viewpoint and experience a helicopter discovery of the Dolomites and admire the breathtaking views of Trentino Alto Adige's lakes and mountains from a new perspective and fly through the wonders of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The starting point for the flight is from Monclassico, near Folgarida, where the Cima Tosa ski destination is located.

You will fly over the village of Stenico until you reach Lake Molveno in Andalo, then return to base via Lake Tovel, traveling about 70km in total.

The flight is private, a maximum of 5 people can board.

Helicopter flights of different durations in which you visit the mountain peaks of the Mont Blanc massif.

The tours are of different durations; the longer you are on the helicopter, the more altitude you can reach and take a wider tour to visit the complete massif. In 20 minutes you can do the full panoramic tour, while in 15 and 10 minutes you can do somewhat shorter tours focused on certain peaks, such as the Giant's Tooth and the Freney.

There are 3 tours, described in more detail below:

• Tour of the Freney - 10 min
• Tour of the Giant's Tooth - 15 min
• Full Mont Blanc Tour - 20 min

Tour of the Freney (10 Minutes)
Wild nature and rock faces will open to your eyes! You will fly over Val Veny, the imposing Brenva, Freney and Brouillard glaciers at the foot of Mont Blanc, and admire the thousands of shades of blue and gray of these perennial glaciers. This is a unique and ideal experience for first-time helicopter flyers.

Tour of the Giant's Tooth (15 Minutes).
A sensational flight to the summit of the Giant's Tooth, the famous mountain named for its striking shape. You will fly over the Aiguille Noire, a superb, entirely rocky peak separated by the exciting perennial glaciers of Freney and Brenva, leaving you spellbound by the allure of the altitude. At your feet you can also observe Sky Way, a futuristic cable car at the 3466-meter peak of Punta Helbronner.

Mont Blanc Tour (20 Minutes)
Unique tour in which you fly over Mont Blanc at an altitude of over 4800m. A unique and unforgettable experience for a sensational flight over Mont Blanc, the Giant of the Alps. As you ascend, you discover never-before-seen perspectives and are in the presence of the roof of Europe, flying over the unmistakable Tooth of the Giant, the imposing rocky peak of the Aiguille Noire, the exciting perennial glaciers of Freney and Brouillard with their myriad shades of light and color, not forgetting the futuristic Sky Way cable car, a jewel of engineering.

The helicopter ride over Lake Braies from Olang will provide an unforgettable experience while admiring the Dolomites.

Depending on your needs, you can opt for a shorter 15-minute tour (either group or private) or book a full 30- or 45-minute flight.

Lake Braies

During the 15-minute tour you will fly over Lake Braies and continue to Prato Piazza, Val di Fanes and Plan de Corones, then return to base. With this experience you will also have the chance to admire the Three Peaks of Lavaredo, Marmolada and the Sella Group from afar.

Three Peaks

The experience lasts 30 minutes. You will initially fly over Lake Braies and Prato Piazza, and continue flying over the Three Peaks, Cortina, Val Badia, Val di Fanes and Plan de Corones to return to base.

Dolomites Tour

With the 45-minute flight, you will arrive in Cortina following the 30-minute tour, then extend the itinerary to Marmolada, Sella Group, Sassolungo, Sassopiatto, Val Gardena, Scilar, Odle Group, Plose and Plan de Corones to return.

For flights under 4 people, you will be aggregated to reach the minimum number needed for the flight. In case the number is not reached, flights may be changed.

In case of groups of 4, it is necessary to book the private flight.

The helicopter ride in Val di Sole in Trentino has a duration of 20 minutes, in which you will enjoy the soaring landscapes of the Brenta Dolomites from above.

Experience the thrill of a change of viewpoint and experience a helicopter discovery of the Dolomites and admire the breathtaking views of Trentino Alto Adige's lakes and mountains from a new perspective and fly through the wonders of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The starting point for the flight is from Monclassico, near Folgarida, where the Cima Tosa ski destination is located.

You will fly over the village of Stenico until you reach Lake Molveno in Andalo, then return to base via Lake Tovel, traveling about 70km in total.

The flight is private, a maximum of 5 people can board.