Tandem Paragliding Flight facing Mont Blanc in Chamonix

If you dream of flying over the wonderful Chamonix valley, then this tandem paragliding experience facing Mont Blanc is for you!

Departing from Aiguille du Midi | 45-60 minutes

3 options available from €150

Book your activity

From€400
1 half day
Sporty
From 14 years-old and up

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

Course of events

- 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

Activity requirements

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.

Special terms

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).

Meeting point:
At the bottom of the cable car of Aiguille du Midi - 100 Pl. de l'Aiguille du Midi, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Spoken languages:French, English, Spanish
Included
  • Instructor
  • All the paragliding equipment
  • Crampons
Excluded
  • Ski lift pass
  • Video (€30)
Do not forget to bring
  • Windbreaker
  • Warm clothes
  • Gloves
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack