Drones in Val d’Isère Rules and procedures

The use of drones in Val d’Isère (including the village, ski area and Vanoise National Park) is strictly regulated by European legislation. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, it is important that you comply with these rules to ensure the safety of people and to protect the environment.

Procedures to follow before flying

Before flying a drone in Val d’Isère, here are the steps to follow:

1. Check local restrictions

Flying a drone over the Vanoise National Park is prohibited without special permission. The village and ski area are sensitive areas due to the presence of large numbers of people and infrastructure.

2. Ensure your drone complies with regulations

Your drone must comply with the applicable European standards (CE classification and class label). Mandatory registration on AlphaTango.

3. Choose the correct usage scenario

Depending on the weight of your drone and the type of flight (near people, in urban areas, etc.), you must comply with a specific scenario (Open A1/A2/A3 or Specific C0-C5).

4. Consult the official flight zone maps

Use Géoportail and DroneKeeper to check the restrictions in force.

5. Obtain the necessary authorisations

For any flight not covered by the Open scenarios, authorisation from the DGAC is required. Request approval from the local authorities.

6. Contact local authorities for drone use in urban areas

For any drone use above urban areas (such as the village, which includes the entire La Daille heliport area), you must contact the prefecture (five days in advance by email) to obtain the necessary authorisations and find out about specific restrictions. For drone operation near the Val d’Isère heliports (Solaise and La Daille), you must notify slope management (service.pistes@valdisere.fr) or local authorities to ensure the safety of aircraft approaching or taking off.

Flying a drone In compliance with the law

©Grand Ski Tristan Shu 21.01 50|Tristan Shu

Val d’Isère has some magnificent scenery, but drone use in the area is closely monitored. To avoid any problems:

Consult Géoportail, and cross-reference the information with DroneKeeper to check that your flight zone is accessible for your chosen scenario.
Contact the local authorities three days in advance (service.pistes@valdisere.fr) and the prefecture five days in advance (prefecture@savoie.gouv.fr) if you are a professional and flying over an urban area.
Flying a drone over the Vanoise National Park is strictly prohibited.
Respect the safety zones around the slopes and the village, and keep a safe distance from the resort’s ski lift facilities.

How and where to Fly a drone in Val d'Isère

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Authorised areas and restrictions

Flying over the slopes and the village

Flying a drone over the ski slopes is permitted in the Open and Specific, scenarios, provided that the safety distances and maximum flight heights are complied with. Maintain a distance of at least 150 metres from gatherings of people and avoid flying over sensitive infrastructure. Keep your distance from ski lifts and do not fly over them.

Vanoise National Park

Flying a drone over this area is strictly prohibited.

Permitted areas

You can only fly a drone in isolated areas, away from roads and dwellings, and outside the boundaries of the Vanoise National Park. Altitude is limited to 120 metres.

Responsibility and precautions

Always keep your drone within your field of vision.
Avoid recording or broadcasting images without consent in order to respect privacy.

©Col Des Fours Et Pointe Sud Des Lores 4|Simon Bellabouvier

Procedures for flying a drone in compliance with the law

Check the authorised areas using Géoportail and DroneKeeper.
Register your drone on AlphaTango if it weighs more than 800 grams.
Comply with electronic reporting obligations where applicable.

Specific obligations

All commercial or filmed missions require prior authrisation from the DGAC.
Contact the e-mail addresses listed on DroneKeeper and/or Géoportail depending on your flight scenario to obtain additional approvals.
Flying a drone over the Vanoise National Park is strictly prohibited, except by special permission granted by the park manager for high-value-added projects (scientific or educational).

Precautions for airspace safety

Your drone must be registered as a professional device.
Keep a sufficient distance away from ski lifts, mountain rescue areas (heliports) and other infrastructure.
For drone operation near the Solaise and La Daille heliports, you must contact slope management to ensure the safety of aircraft approaching or taking off.

©Le Sentier Des Balcons Maxime Bouclier Juillet 2024 39 Bd

Penalties for non-compliance

Fines: an offence can result in a fine of up to €15,000 and 6 months’ imprisonment.
Confiscation of the drone in the event of a serious breach of regulations.

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