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Last Christmas Alpine Expedition – Briefing Card
Sion → Saas‑Fee → Matterhorn → Sion
Aircraft: Airbus H145 / H125 / Cabri G2
Flight Style: Scenic heli expedition | Winter mountain operations
Altitude: 6,000–9,000 ft AGL | Cruise 70–90 kts
Weather: Cold VFR | Light winds | Snow showers possible
Duration: ~82 NM | ~50 min
Route Overview
A nostalgic alpine flight inspired by Wham!’s Last Christmas video.
Depart Sion (LSGS), follow the Rhône Valley, then climb into the Saas Valley toward Saas‑Fee, the “Pearl of the Alps.”
Circle the resort to locate the famous chalet from the video, then continue to the Allalin Glacier for a high‑altitude hover.
Descend through Täsch, orbit the Matterhorn, and return to Sion for a full‑stop landing.
Waypoint Summary
| # |
Ident |
Name |
Distance NM |
Notes |
| 1 |
LSGS |
Sion Airport |
0.0 |
Departure |
| 2 |
WP1 |
Rhône Valley |
6.2 |
Scenic climb |
| 3 |
WP2 |
Saas‑Grund |
7.0 |
Entry to Saas Valley |
| 4 |
WP3 |
Saas‑Fee Village |
1.8 |
Resort area |
| 5 |
WP4 |
Wham! Chalet Zone |
2.1 |
Filming location search |
| 6 |
WP5 |
Allalin Glacier |
1.5 |
High‑altitude hover |
| 7 |
WP6 |
Täsch |
7.3 |
Valley descent |
| 8 |
WP7 |
Zermatt – Matterhorn Orbit |
1.8 |
Cinematic finale |
| 9 |
LSGS |
Sion Return |
11.6 |
Full‑stop landing |
Scenic Highlights
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Wham! Chalet Search Zone – snow‑covered timber lodge above Saas‑Fee
-
Allalin Glacier Hover – crystalline ice fields and deep crevasses
-
Matterhorn Orbit Finale – golden‑hour lighting over the iconic peak
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Swiss Alpine Winter Scenery – valleys, chalets, and frozen waterfalls
Event Award
Wham! Chalet Finder Badge
Awarded to pilots who locate and photograph the chalet filming zone near Saas‑Fee.
Symbolizes mastery of alpine navigation and cultural discovery.
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PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY.
Regards, Paul
Event: Scenic Heli -Last Christmas Alpine Expedition
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Your favourite helicopter
Speed: 110knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 8:00am
Sim Date: 25th December 2026
Weather: High Level Clouds
Route: See attached flight plan
Alt: Up to 14,500' to be clear of terrain but generally flying close to the terrain.
When: Wednesday 8th July
Duration: 1hr
Take Off from Sion(LSGS)
Track 066 deg to Rhone Valley(WP1) 6.2nm
Track 043 deg to Hospital De Sierre(LS2VT) 3.1nm
Full Stop Landing at Hospital De Sierre(LS2VT)
Take Off from Hospital De Sierre(LS2VT)
Track 079 deg to Air Zermatt Heliport(LSEG) 8.5nm
Full Stop Landing at Air Zermatt Heliport(LSEG)
Take Off from Air Zermatt Heliport(LSEG)
Track 093 deg to Air Zermatt Ag(LSER) 4.5nm
Full Stop Landing at Air Zermatt Ag(LSER)
Take Off from Air Zermatt Ag(LSER)
Track 108 deg to Visp Hospital H01(LSHP) 2.3nm
Full Stop Landing at Visp Hospital H01(LSHP)
Take Off from Visp Hospital H01(LSHP)
Track 186 deg to Stalden VS(WP2) 3.3nm
Track 154 deg to Saas Grund(WP3) 6.9nm
Track 199 deg to Wham Last Christmas Haus(WP4) 0.8nm
Full Stop Landing at Wham Last Christmas Haus(WP4)
Take Off from Wham Last Christmas Haus(WP4)
Track 159 deg to Saas Fee Village(WP5) 0.2nm
Full Stop Landing at Saas-Fee Village(WP5) +++15 min break+++
Take Off from Saas-Fee Village(WP5)
Track 186 deg to Allalin Glacier(WP6) 3.8nm
Full Stop Landing at Allalin Glacier(WP6)
Take Off from Allalin Glacier(WP6)
Track 277 deg to Tasch(WP7) 5.9nm
Track 219 deg to Mattahorn Orbit(WP8) 7.3nm
Track 233 deg to Place Moulin Dam(LITJX) 8.4nm
Full Stop Landing at Place Moulin Dam(LITJX)
Take Off from Place Moulin Dam(LITJX)
Track 350 deg to Col Des Vignettes(LSG74) 5.5nm
Full Stop Landing at Col Des Vignettes(LSG74)
Take Off from Col Des Vignettes(LSG74)
Track 312 deg to G2580(LSUK7) 3.8nm
Full Stop Landing at G2580(LSUK7)
Take Off from G2580(LSUK7)\
Track 339 deg to Sion(LSGS) 11.6nm
Full Stop Landing at Sion(LSGS)
Airport Details:
Sion(LSGS)
Elev: 1,572’
RW 07/25 Asphalt 6,562'
RW 07L/25R Grass 2,168'
Flight plans to support the event …
Little NavMap:
VFR Sion (LSGS) to Sion (LSGS).lnmpln (4.1 KB)
MSFS2024:
VFR Sion (LSGS) to Sion (LSGS).pln (4.7 KB)
