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Practical information
Take off from l'Aiguille du Midi at an altitude of 3,700 metres for a 40 to 60-minute paragliding experience: it is recommended that you have already flown in a tandem paraglider and have previous experience of high mountains and walking with crampons before choosing this flight
- Meeting with the instructor at the bottom of the Aiguille du Midi cable car
- Arrive at the top at 3,800 metres and don your crampons to descend the Aiguille ridge to the take-off site at 3,700 metres
- Preparation of the glider with the instructor, fitting of equipment and briefing on the progress of the flight and safety instructions
- Take off for a 45 to 60-minute paragliding flight (variable depending on weather conditions)
- Landing either at the Savoy, just 2~3 minutes from the resort centre, or at the Bois du Bouchet, a maximum of 10 minutes walk from the centre, de-equipping and end of the activity
Maximum weight: 198 lbs (90 kg)
You need to be in very good physical condition to take part in this activity.
It is recommended that you have already flown in a tandem paraglider and have previous experience of high mountains and walking with crampons before choosing this flight.
A written parental authorisation is required for minors under 18 to take part in this activity.
The meeting time for this activity is given as a guide and depends on the weather: please contact the instructor once your booking has been confirmed.
If you wish, you can purchase the video of your activity on site for a supplement of €30.
A special flight for people with disabilities is available in summer only if booked 3 weeks in advance (a supplement may be required depending on weight to hire adapted equipment).
- Instructor
- All the paragliding equipment
- Crampons
- Ski lift pass
- Video (€30)
- Windbreaker
- Warm clothes
- Gloves
- Hiking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Bottle of water
- Snack