BELP AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Above the Alps: A 75‑Minute Helicopter Passage to the Matterhorn
The longest Alpine helicopter flight departs Bern‑Belp Airport for a 75‑minute aerial loop past glaciers and peaks to the Matterhorn; this guide lays out the route, logistics and included extras.
Above the Alps: A 75‑Minute Helicopter Passage to the Matterhorn.
Departing from Bern‑Belp Airport, the Matterhorn Mountain Tour is the operator’s longest Alpine helicopter flight — a 75‑minute airborne circuit that sweeps over snowfields, glaciers and multiple Swiss summits en route to the iconic Matterhorn before returning via the Blüemlisalp and Lake Thun.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The longest Alpine helicopter flight to the Matterhorn
This tour is a roughly 75‑minute helicopter flight that follows a deliberate route from Bern‑Belp out to the Matterhorn and back, offering broad aerial context on the region’s landscape and culture.
Sweeping views of peaks and glaciers
Expect uninterrupted views of the Matterhorn, glaciers and multiple Swiss peaks as the flight passes Adelboden, Dent Blanche and the Mattertal, then returns past the Blüemlisalp and Lake Thun.
Commentary, keepsakes and flight photos
The crew provides informative commentary about regional history and culture during the flight; on landing participants receive a souvenir and downloadable flight photos.
What the day feels like
What the flight feels like
From a safety briefing at Bern‑Belp Airport to boarding and takeoff, the outing unfolds as a compact, three‑hour tour centered on a 75‑minute helicopter flight that arcs past Riggisberg, Adelboden, Wildstrubel, Sierre, Dent Blanche and the Matterhorn before returning through the Mattertal, over Petersgrat, along the Blüemlisalp, through the Kiental and above Lake Thun.
THE ROUTE
The longest Alpine helicopter flight to the Matterhorn
This tour is a roughly 75‑minute helicopter flight that follows a deliberate route from Bern‑Belp out to the Matterhorn and back, offering broad aerial context on the region’s landscape and culture.
THE VISTAS
Sweeping views of peaks and glaciers
Expect uninterrupted views of the Matterhorn, glaciers and multiple Swiss peaks as the flight passes Adelboden, Dent Blanche and the Mattertal, then returns past the Blüemlisalp and Lake Thun.
THE EXPERIENCE
Commentary, keepsakes and flight photos
The crew provides informative commentary about regional history and culture during the flight; on landing participants receive a souvenir and downloadable flight photos.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The helicopter portion of the tour lasts approximately 75 minutes; the full tour experience runs to about three hours.
Meet at Bern‑Belp Airport (Flugplatzstrasse 9, CH‑3123 Belp, Switzerland) for check‑in and the preflight safety briefing.
The tour includes informative commentary during the flight, a souvenir on return and downloadable flight photos.
Groups are limited per flight (maximum of 4 people indicated in tour context) and there is a maximum weight per person of 125 kg (275 lbs).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the flight?
The helicopter flight itself is approximately 75 minutes; the full tour time is about three hours.
Where do I meet for the tour?
Meet at Bern‑Belp Airport, Flugplatzstrasse 9, CH‑3123 Belp, Switzerland, for check‑in and the mandatory safety briefing.
What will we see on the flight?
The route passes Riggisberg, Adelboden, Wildstrubel, Sierre and Dent Blanche to the Matterhorn, then returns through the Mattertal, past Petersgrat, along the Blüemlisalp, through the Kiental and over Lake Thun, offering views of the Matterhorn, glaciers and multiple peaks.
Are photos provided?
Yes — participants receive a souvenir on landing and downloadable flight photos are provided.
Are there age or weight restrictions?
The tour is offered to guests aged 6 and up and the operator enforces a maximum weight per person of 125 kg (275 lbs); group capacities are limited (max 4 people indicated in the tour context).
Will the crew provide information during the flight?
Yes — the crew provides commentary about the region’s history and culture during the flight.