Tandem Paragliding Chamonix: Facing Mont Blanc

One hour suspended between the Alps and the sky, with Mont Blanc in front of you the whole way.

Tandem paragliding in Chamonix pairs you with a qualified instructor for a one-hour flight facing Mont Blanc, taking off from Planpraz or Plan de l'Aiguille depending on the season. The school, founded by two brothers, personalizes each flight to match your preference (gentle discovery or more intense), and includes safety equipment and insurance. Children from age 4 are welcome. No experience or fitness level required.

The experience

You take off by running a few steps into the air, then the paraglider catches the wind and you're flying. The takeoff is smooth and gradual, and once you're airborne the sensation shifts from adrenaline to something closer to weightlessness. Your instructor handles the technical work while you take in the Chamonix Valley spread below and Mont Blanc filling the horizon. The flight lasts around an hour, though the exact time depends on wind conditions and how the thermals are working that day.

The school offers two launch points: Planpraz (Brevent) is the standard departure, and Plan de l'Aiguille is available for an additional fee depending on the season. Both give you the same view of Mont Blanc and the surrounding massif, but the choice affects where your flight begins and how the air currents shape your route. On request, you can ask your pilot for more control of the glider or a more intense flight with sharper turns. The school adjusts the experience to what you want. If you want HD video or photos sent to your phone, that's available for an extra fee.

Bring sports shoes and a windproof jacket. Safety equipment (harness, helmet and everything else) is provided, along with insurance. The school operates in English and French, and children from age 4 can fly tandem with an instructor. Public transportation reaches both launch points, so you don't need a car to get there.

What’s included

• Tandem flight with a qualified instructor.
• safety equipment including harness and helmet.
• insurance.
• personalized flight adapted to your preference for gentle discovery or more intensity.
• guides speaking English and French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Vol en parapente face au Mont-Blanc au-dessus de Chamonix

Is this one for you?The standard Planpraz departure gets you airborne quickly and costs less. Choose Plan de l'Aiguille if you want a different launch point and don't mind the extra fee. Either way, the flight is built for first-timers: no skill required, just the willingness to run a few steps and then float.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the age requirement for tandem paragliding in Chamonix?

Children from age 4 can fly tandem with an instructor. There's no upper age limit as long as you're in reasonable health.

Do I need paragliding experience or special fitness to fly?

No experience is required, and the school says the activity suits all fitness levels. The takeoff involves running a few steps, but the instructor handles the flying once you're airborne.

Where do the flights take off from?

Planpraz (Brevent) is the standard launch point. Plan de l'Aiguille is also available for an additional fee depending on the season. Both offer views of Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Valley.

Can I ask for a more intense flight with more control?

Yes, on request, your pilot can give you more control of the glider or fly a more intense route with sharper turns, depending on conditions.

How long does a tandem paragliding flight actually last?

Flights last around one hour, though the exact duration depends on wind conditions and how the thermals are working on the day you fly.

What happens if I want photos or video of my flight?

HD videos and photos sent to your phone are available on request for an additional fee. Ask your pilot when you book or arrive for your flight.