Heli-skiing was banned on Mont Blanc by the French President Valerie Giscard after he skied it by helicopter. He appreciated the argument that had been put towards him for the ban that Heli-skiing disturbs the environment and causes a great deal of noise in relation to the number of people who can benefit from this activity. For these same reasons the 1st Mitterand government generalised this to the whole of France. Helicopters are now only allowed to be used in France for work, rescue or transport NOT Heli-skiing or boarding.

SKIERS AND BOARDERS STAYING IN FRANCE WISHING TO TAKE PART IN HELI-SKIING HAVE TO TRAVEL TO SWITZERLAND OR ITALY IN ORDER TO DO SO. WHITETRACKS CAN ORGANISE HELICOPTER TRANSPORT FROM MOST SKI RESORTS, TOWNS AND CITIES IN THE FRENCH ALPS. IF THERE IS NOT A HELI-PAD IN YOUR CHOSEN RESORT WE CAN ORGANISE A PICK UP FROM THE NEAREST HELI-PAD.