Paragliding
Child flight
5 to 8 years · Gentle morning flight
100€
✦ Welcome to Ailéments ✦
Tandem Paragliding, CoursesAnd Canyoning Alpes-Maritimes.
Paragliding school since 2013 on the French Riviera. 1070+ 5 stars reviews, certified instructors.
Choose your adventure
Paragliding
An unauthorised flight between the Mediterranean and Mercantour.
Vol duoFrom 5 years1800m
Canyoning
Jumps, slides, turquoise waters.
From age 8From 5 people.
Courses
School at Gréolières, working in partnership with the Aerotech workshop. Experience, teaching expertise, ideal setting.
From age 12InitiationFurther training
Combo 2 in 1
The two adventures, the same instructor, on the same day.
Paragliding + canyoningIn 1 day
Who is it for?
A child
Ages 5 and up. A gentle flight, 100% tailored to your child’s pace. From take-off to a smile on landing.
Adult / Teen
Contemplation, acrobatics or taking the controls: your flight, your desires, your pace.
What duration?
Half day Best-seller
3 hours of aquatic adventure. Accessible from age 8, for 5 people or more. Photos and video included for the group.
Full day
4.5 hours of adventure, several canyons, picnic by the water. From age 12, for groups of 5 or more. Photos & video included for the group.
Our recommendation
Paragliding course
Gréolières 1800m · Ages 12 and over · Please contact us for prices
Progress from tandem to solo flights. Take-off, control, landing: learn the basics of free flight with a certified instructor. Equipment provided, progress adapted to your pace. The first step towards paragliding autonomy.
Materials provided
DEJEPS Monitor
Personalised progression
What experience attracts you?
As a couple or with friends? You fly at the same time, each with your own instructor.
Ascendant Best-seller
20 to 30 minutes in thermal conditions. From Mercantour to the Mediterranean – our passengers’ favourite flight.
Prestige
45 mins to 1 hour. Photos & video included. The bespoke premium experience.
Educational
Gestural analysis, aero conditions, live piloting technique. You take the controls.
Child flight — everything you need to know
Flight 100%, tailored to your child’s pace
The child flight is from 5 years, up to 8 years. Above 8 years, your child is ready for an adult flight — a progressive flight adapted to their level.
In the air, we are very attentive If your child feels good and wants to keep flying, we extend the flight. No stopwatch, no pressure. Every flight is tailor-made.
Our state-certified instructors (DEJEPS, BEESare used to children. Reassuring, kind atmosphere, and always a smile upon landing.
Child Paragliding
Ages 5–8 · Gréolières 1800m · €100
Gentle tandem flight with a dedicated instructor. Take-off facing the sea, flight adapted to the child's feelings, landing with a smile. Souvenir video option available (+€30).
Qualified DEJEPS / BEES instructors
Extended flight if the child is comfortable
Video option +30€
Our recommendation
Ascending flight Best-seller
Gréolières 1800m · 20–30 mins · €140
Our passengers’ favourite flight. Ride the updrafts, gain altitude and enjoy exceptional views of the Mediterranean at Mercantour, 45 minutes from Nice. Gentle sensations, acrobatics, or taking the controls – every flight is bespoke. Souvenir video option available (+€30).
+1070 5-star reviews
Tandem skydiving possible
Every bespoke flight
Our recommendation
Prestige flight
Gréolières 1800m · 45 mins to 1 hour · €250 · Free photos & video
The premium experience. A long flight with souvenir photos and video included. Contemplation, acrobatics, taking the controls – we adapt to your desires for a unique moment.
Free photos & video
Tandem skydiving possible
45 min to 1 hour flight
Our recommendation
Educational flight
Gréolières 1800m · ~1 hour · €250 · Free photos & video
Analysis of the pilot's body language, meteorological conditions, and piloting technique in real-time. You take the controls under the supervision of your DEJEPS instructor. The first step towards autonomy.
Free photos & video
Gateway to the internship
You're taking charge
Our recommendation
Day Combo 2 in 1
Paragliding & Canyoning · Full Day · From €190/person
The ultimate adventure day. A tandem paragliding flight in the morning overlooking the Mediterranean, followed by a lunch break – enjoy a picnic or a bite to eat at a local restaurant just a 5-minute walk away – and then canyoning in the afternoon. All activities take place around Gréolières, so there’s no need for long journeys.
2 activities in 1 day
FFVL + SNAPEC Graduates
Free photos & video
Our recommendation
Canyoning Half-day Best-seller
Gorges du Loup · 3h · From 8 years · €55/person · Min. 5 people
The perfect initiation. Natural slides, optional jumps, guided abseils in the crystal-clear waters of Gorges du Loup. Equipment provided, qualified instructor. Photos and video offered for the group.
Full equipment provided
Photos & videos included (group)
From 5 people
SNAPEC Member
Our recommendation
Canyoning Day Trip
Several canyons 4h30 From 12 years £80/person Min. 5 people
The complete adventure. Explore multiple canyons in one day, picnic by the water, abseiling, jumps, slides. Photos and video included for the group.
The most requested output
Photos & videos included (group)
Picnic included
SNAPEC Member
Our history
Paragliding and canyoning on the Côte d'Azur since 2013
Founded in 2013, Ailéments was born out of the passion of Pierre-Yves Fenet (DEJEPS in paragliding and canyoning) and PY Alloix (BEES in paragliding) for paragliding and white-water sports. Our mission: to offer you unique experiences in the most beautiful locations of the Alpes-Maritimes, from the Monaco-Cannes panorama as seen from the sky to the turquoise waters of the Loup valley. Ailéments is the only school From 06 to combine paragliding and canyoning with the same team.
Our rates
An adventure for every desire
Paragliding, canyoning, combo packages and courses In the Alpes-Maritimes. Transparent prices from 55€. Choose your package, we'll take care of the rest.
Paragliding
Ascending flight Best-seller
20 to 30 minutes thermal flight, personalised flight
140€
Paragliding
Prestige flight
45 min to 1 hr · Free video · Premium
250€
Canyoning
Canyon Half day
2h · Gorges du Loup · Ages 8+
55€/person
Combo · 2 in 1
Combo Day
Paragliding + Canyoning in one day · Group rates from 5 people
as soon as190€/person
Stage
Discovery course
1 day · FFVL School Gréolières
260€
Also available
Educational flight 250 euros
Ski flying 100€
Walk & Fly £200
Canyon Day 80 euros
Introductory course 690€
Advanced training course £750
Southern discovery course 800 €
Two-seater paragliding insurance included
Free weather cancellation
Equipment supplied
DEJEPS Instructors & FFVL School
See all prices in detail
Souvenir video +€30/person · Gift vouchers from €100 · Appointment confirmed by SMS the day before
Gift idea
Offer a flightOffer the experience that takes off
A paragliding baptism or canyoning descent: The gift that marks for life. Valid for 12 months, sent by email within minutes, adaptable to the weather.
From 100€ · for a birthday, Christmas, or a special occasion
The Ailéments team
Passionate and professional, your adventures in good hands
Pierrot & Pierre-Yves, state-qualified instructors, live in Gréolières and take the time to tailor every outing — whether it’s paragliding, canyoning or a course.
Pierrot
DEJEPS Free Flight & Canyoning
Founder of Ailéments
Pierre-Yves
BEES Free Flight
Founder of Atelier Aerotech
Over 6,000 tandem flights completed
Over 19 years of experience
State-enrolled nurse
Teaching experts
Based at Gréolières
What types of introductory sessions or paragliding flights does Ailéments offer?
- Child Flight (100€) 10-15 minutes, from age 5, in the morning in calm conditions
- Ascendant Flight (140€) 20-30 min, our best-seller with thermal flight
- Prestige flight (€250) 45 mins to 1 hour, acrobatics and video included
- Educational Flight for developing pilots
- Paragliding on skis (100€) ski-in/ski-out departure in winter
- Walking and Flying (200€) Hike to takeoff
How to book a service at Ailéments?
Call us on 06 87 68 71 90 for a personalised consultation. We love to hear your voice and tailor our offers to your expectations! Payment on site after the flight (instant bank transfer or cash). Gift vouchers are available online, valid for 12 months with the option of personalisation.
What are the security guarantees and access conditions?
- Age : from 5 years old with parental authorisation
- Weight no minimum and 90 kg
- Monitors All state-certified, 19 years of experience
- Hardware : approved two-seater sails, serviced every season
- Insurance including third-party liability
- Weather : check-in the day before at 8 p.m., free postponement if conditions are unfavourable
What sensations or experiences can one expect during a flight?
Between the Mediterranean Sea and the peaks of the Alps, you’ll fly over one of Europe’s most beautiful panoramas: from Monaco to Cannes, and on clear days as far as Corsica. Depending on your package, you can choose a leisurely flight (taking in the scenery) or a more thrilling one (spirals, steep turns, taking the controls). The adrenaline of take-off, the silence in flight, the absolute freedom… an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.
What is the difference between paragliding and paramotoring?
Paragliding is a form of free flight that makes use of natural updrafts. Lightweight (12–15 kg) and silent, it requires a take-off from a hill or similar terrain such as Gréolières or the Col de Vence. This is the authentic experience of paragliding flight In Nice and the Alpes-Maritimes. The paramotor adds a back-mounted engine (25-30 kg) allowing take-off from flat ground, without being dependent on meteorological conditions. It is noisier and more autonomous. For a paragliding introductory flight on the French Riviera, free flight remains the ideal choice: pure sensations between the Préalps and the Mediterranean.
What are the possible packages (combos, family outings)?
The duration of your flight depends on the package chosen. The children's flight lasts between 10 and 15 minutes, perfect for a first experience. The soaring flight, our best-seller, offers you 20 to 30 minutes in the air thanks to the thermals that your pilot uses to prolong the pleasure. The prestige flight, on the other hand, lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour: you will fly along the ridges to the village of Coursegoules with a breathtaking view. Please note that weather conditions and the quality of updrafts can alter these durations, but on a good day, we don't watch the clock! Our paragliding & canyoning combo package allows you to experience both adventures in one day. The canyoning takes place in the Gorges du Loup, an exceptional site on the French Riviera.
Is paragliding dangerous?
Tandem paragliding is a supervised and safe activity when undertaken with professionals. At Ailéments, all our instructors are state-certified and have a combined 19 years’ experience. We only fly when weather conditions are ideal and use certified equipment that is serviced every season. Your safety is our top priority.
Can you paraglide all year round?
Yes! The Mediterranean climate of the Côte d'Azur offers flight conditions exceptional all year round. In winter, we even offer paragliding on skis from the slopes at Gréolières-les-Neiges. Every season has its own charm: powerful thermals in summer, crystal-clear air in autumn, and snow in winter.
Can you film your paragliding flight?
Yes! We offer the video option for €30 (SD card included) to capture your flight. Your instructor will film the highlights: takeoff, the panorama over the Mediterranean, and landing. For the €250 Prestige flight, HD video is included. You can also bring your own GoPro attached to a pole.
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