Your paragliding equipment
Equipment needed:
- Warm clothes
- Sport or hiking shoes
- Sunglasses
A PARAGLIDING FLIGHT FOR A BREATHTAKING EXPERIENCE
Let yourself be guided through the air, during a paragliding baptism! Surrounded by mountains, discover the Chamonix Valley from above.
Facing Mont-Blanc, forget your bearings, let go to experience a privileged moment that will remain etched in your memory!
Enjoy your amazing tandem flight experience in an exceptional setting accompanied by our professional and experienced paragliding pilots.
Several take-off locations are available depending on the weather and the period:
🟢 Flight from Planpraz (Brévent mountain range) :
Duration : 20-minutes flight, 1000m height difference
Meeting point : At the bottom of the Planpraz cable car
🟢 Flight from Plan de l'Aiguille (not available in July and August) :
Duration : 20-minutes flight, 1300 m height difference
Meeting point : At the bottom of the Aiguille du Midi cable car
🔵 Sensational flight from Planpraz (Brévent mountain range) :
Duration : 20-minutes acrobatic flight, 1000m height difference
Meeting point : At the bottom of the Planpraz cable car
🔴 XXL flight from Planpraz (Brévent mountain range) :
Duration : 45 minutes flight
Meeting point : At the bottom of the Planpraz cable car
🔴 4XL flight from Planpraz (Brévent mountain range) :
Duration : 1h30 flight
Meeting point : At the bottom of the Planpraz cable car
⚫ Flight from the Aiguille du Midi (not available in July and August) :
Duration : 30 minutes flight, 2500 m height difference
Meeting point : At the bottom of the Aiguille du Midi cable car
Warning : Once at the top of the Aiguille du Midi with your pilot, you will have to descend the snowy/icy ridge of the Aiguille by foot with crampons.
Pour en savoir plus :
🤔 Go to “Your questions” at the bottom of the page
🎥 Discover paragliding on video
📃Paragliding in Chamonix : Soaring Above the Mountains Year-Round, read our blog article.
Length | Rates | Lift prices |
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🟢 Flight from Planpraz | 150 € / person | 18.50 € |
🟢 Flight from Plan de l'Aiguille | 160 € / person | 22.50 € |
🔵 Vol sensation depuis Planpraz | 170 € / person | 18.50 € |
🔴 XXL flight from Planpraz | 260 € / person | 18.50 € |
🔴 4XL flight from Planpraz | 450 € / person | 18.50 € |
⚫ Flight from the Aiguille du Midi | 360 € / person | 59 € |
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ParamétrerAiguille du Midi
In front of "Vertical café"
At the bottom of the Aiguille du Midi cable car, in front of the Vertical café which is inside the building.
Planpraz
Planpraz gondola
At the bottom of the gondola called Planpraz, in front of the cash desk in Le Brevent area. Meet next to "Meeting point" blue sign.
Planpraz
Planpraz gondola
At the bottom of the gondola called Planpraz, in front of the cash desk in Le Brevent area. Meet next to "Meeting point" blue sign.
Planpraz
Planpraz gondola
At the bottom of the gondola called Planpraz, in front of the cash desk in Le Brevent area. Meet next to "Meeting point" blue sign.
Planpraz
Planpraz gondola
At the bottom of the gondola called Planpraz, in front of the cash desk in Le Brevent area. Meet next to "Meeting point" blue sign.
Aiguille du Midi
In front of "Vertical café"
At the bottom of the Aiguille du Midi cable car, in front of the Vertical café which is inside the building.
Equipment needed:
- Warm clothes
- Sport or hiking shoes
- Sunglasses
Please consult our General Conditions of Sale to find out about our cancellation policy.
Insurance: Insurance is strongly recommended.
🪶 What is the minimum and maximum weight for flying?
Lightweights (children) will only fly in the morning at 8 or 9 am, when the aerological conditions are calmer.
The maximum weight is 110kg, and you also need to be in good physical condition. (For the elderly, it is possible to be helped with the departure).
📸 Are photos or videos taken during the flight?
Yes, the pilot takes photos and videos during the flight. A memory card containing these images will be offered to you on landing for €30, payable directly to the pilot.
🪂 I'm afraid of heights, can I still paraglide?
Yes, you can paraglide even if you have vertigo: this sensation is not felt in flight. On the other hand, if you're prone to motion sickness, we advise you to take suitable medication to enjoy the experience to the full.
🩹 Is the landing painful?
No, the landing is made on the buttocks, you have an air pocket under your seat that cushions the shock.
🧗♂️ Are flights from Plan de l'Aiguille and Aiguille du Midi suitable for everyone?
No, flights from the Plan de l'Aiguille and the Aiguille du Midi are more athletic and require a good level of fitness.
🌦️ Who decides whether to cancel a flight in the event of bad weather?
Only the pilot can cancel a flight for weather reasons. In the event of cancellation, we will offer you :
- a rescheduled flight,
- a credit note for another activity,
- a refund.
🚡 Is the lift ticket refunded if the flight cannot take place?
No. If weather conditions prevent the flight after the cable car ride, the lift ticket cannot be refunded.
😟 What happens if I don't feel ready to fly once I get there?
If you decide not to fly once at the take-off area, no refund of the service can be demanded.
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