Engadin: Paragliding Tandem Flight & Cable Car Experience

Summary

Soaring over engadin’s blue lakes with a local pilot and gentle wind

You’ll feel the rush as you lift off above Engadin’s lakes with your local pilot guiding you every step—cable car up, helmet snug, gloves on tight. Glide silently past glaciers and forests before landing near your starting point, heart pounding but happy. Includes video so you can relive that first breathless moment again.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the smell—fresh pine mixed with that cold, almost electric mountain air you only get up in the Engadin Valley. We’d just stepped off the cable car and my hands were already tingling (not nerves yet, just cold). Our pilot, Luca, grinned at us—he had these sun-creased lines around his eyes—and started laying out the gear right there in the grass. I tried to help but mostly just fumbled with the gloves they handed me. It felt like everyone was moving in slow motion except for the wind.

Luca gave us this quick rundown—how to lean forward when he said go, what to do with your legs (I immediately forgot), and then suddenly we were running downhill together. The ground dropped away so fast my stomach did a weird flip. For a second all I could hear was wind and my own heartbeat. Then it was quiet—like really quiet—and we were floating above those blue lakes and glaciers. I kept looking down and thinking, “is this actually happening?”

He pointed out little villages tucked between forests and glacial streams snaking through the valley below. At one point he let me steer for a few seconds—I probably looked ridiculous but he laughed and said something in Swiss German I didn’t catch. The landing came up faster than I expected; we sort of slid onto this patch of grass near where we’d started, still buzzing from it all. My face hurt from grinning so much. The whole thing felt both longer and shorter than it really was—you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Paragliding tandem flight experience

• Take cable car to takeoff spot
• Receive detailed briefing
• Prepare all equipment
• Take off for panoramic flight
• Land near meeting point

Top questions

Is paragliding in Engadin wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible for this tandem flight experience.

Are helmets and gloves provided for the paragliding flight?

Yes, helmets and gloves are included as part of your booking.

How do we get to the takeoff spot for paragliding?

The pilots take you up to the takeoff spot using a cable car ride included in your tour.

Is there a weight limit for passengers?

This activity is not recommended for travelers over 110kg of weight.

Can infants or small children join the paragliding flight?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller but cannot participate in the flight itself.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the meeting point.

Do I get a video of my paragliding experience?

Yes, video cameras are provided so you can have footage of your flight.

Is this suitable for travelers with health concerns?

This activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day includes a scenic cable car ride up to the launch site, all safety equipment like helmets and gloves, plus video cameras so you can capture every moment before landing back near where you began.