Helicopter Transfer Gstaad to Lake Como

The route between Gstaad and Lake Como covers around 87 nautical miles, a short Alpine passage carrying travellers from the fashionable Swiss resort south across the mountains to the celebrated lake of northern Italy. For so brief a sector a helicopter is often the ideal choice, with a machine such as the Airbus H130 offering a swift and spectacular crossing of the Alps, though a very light jet or turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 may also serve. The helicopter, rising from the valley, treats passengers to sweeping views of snow-clad peaks, glaciers and Alpine pastures before descending towards the shores of Lake Como, the flight lasting only a short while and sparing travellers a long and winding mountain drive. Departures are arranged from Gstaad Airport Saanenland, a discreet mountain field serving the resort and its surrounding chalets. Arrival for fixed-wing aircraft is at Milan Malpensa Airport, from which guests continue to the lake, while helicopters may approach the Como shore more directly. Lake Como is celebrated for its grand villas, its gardens and the elegant towns of Bellagio, Como and Menaggio set against a backdrop of steep wooded mountains. The route suits those moving between the Swiss Alps and the Italian lakes, whether for a change of season, a villa retreat or the pleasures of both regions in a single trip. The helicopter’s ability to fly directly over the mountains makes the crossing swift where roads are slow and passes high. For guests bound from Gstaad to Lake Como, the short aerial passage offers speed and an unforgettable view of the Alps.