Himalayan Heliskiing

GENERAL CONDITIONS .
PRE-CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY
AND PREREQUISITES FOR HELISKIING AND OFF-PISTE
SKIING
The activity offered by L’Or Blanc & Himalayan Heliski operations is a
mountain activity requiring the following prerequisites for participants:
• No medical contraindications to mountain sports, altitude travel, or
helicopter travel. A medical certificate is not mandatory but
recommended. Participation without such a certificate is at the
client’s sole risk, who is informed of the particularities and risks of
high-altitude activity.
• Adequate skiing or snowboarding level to practice off-piste skiing in
all snow conditions, including poor weather.
• Appropriate modern off-piste ski clothing and minimum equipment
(helmet, gloves, goggles, hat, etc.)
The stay organized by L’Or Blanc for Himalayan heliski operations has
been designed considering the needs expressed by the Client and based on
their declared capabilities in skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering, and
sports in general.
Stays are adapted to participants’ technical level and capacities as declared.
For participants’ safety, the organizer reserves the right to cancel any
activity if the participants’ technical level or equipment does not
correspond to their declarations or if their clothing or equipment is
inadequate.

RISK ACCEPTANCE

Final validation of the stay and participation in activities is subject to the
Client and all participants signing the attached Release of Liability form.
This release confirms the Client’s acceptance of the risks involved and
reminds of appropriate behavior during activities.
The organizer reserves the right to cancel activities if a participant’s
behavior risks group safety, equipment, or the environment.
Cancellation due to participant behavior will not give rise to any refund or
compensation.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
• Cancellation of one or more heliski days due to adverse weather will
not entitle a full or partial refund of the stay.
• However, if the flight hours included in your package are not
fulfilled, you will receive a refund of 50 EURO per missed drop,
based on a total of 25 drops for the entire stay.
• Pursuant to Article L.121-21-8 of the French Consumer Code, there
is no withdrawal period. Any order made by returning the signed
document is therefore firm.
• Cancellation due to non-compliance with safety instructions or
participant behavior will not be refunded or compensated.
• Cancellation by the Client must be notified by registered letter with
acknowledgment of receipt as soon as possible. Cancellation fees are
as follows:
◦ The 30% deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
◦ For cancellations more than 120 days before the stay start, the
balance will be refunded less €375 cancellation fees.
◦ For cancellations less than 120 days before the start, all sums
paid are non-refundable.

If COVID-19 forces cancellation, a 100% credit for amounts paid
will be granted, valid for 3 subsequent winters with L’Or Blanc. No
COVID-19 refunds will be issued.
• Our booking and cancellation policies are absolute due to firm
commitments with local partners requiring early planning.
• In case of cancellation by L’Or Blanc, the provisions of articles
R211-9 to R211-11 of the French Tourism Code apply (see annex).
• The stay is subject to a minimum of 4 registered participants.
• Cancellation due to insufficient participants will be communicated no
later than 21 days before departure. The Client may reschedule or
obtain a full refund.

ARTICLE 4: INSURANCE
Cancellation insurance covering search and rescue, medical expenses, and
repatriation is mandatory for all L’Or Blanc arrangements. It applies if the
trip is canceled or delayed due to illness, accident, death of the insured or
close relative, property damage, force majeure, strikes, or disturbances.
Other travel insurances (theft, baggage, etc.) are recommended but
optional. We can advise you on suitable policies via our partner “Chapka
Assurances”.

 

Stand 20.08.2026