The ultimate paragliding experience · Nice / Gréolières 06

Vol Prestige Parapente: The Experience Latest above the Côte d'Azur

The prestige flight is our most comprehensive package: 45 minutes to 1 hour of genuine tandem paragliding cross-country flight above the Azur Prealps. Follow the ridges of Cheiron like vultures and eagles, soar over the mountain to Coursegoules or along the Mediterranean coast. Acrobatic manoeuvres on request, panoramic views from Monaco to Cannes, and HD video included in the price. Absolute freedom, for €250.

  • Long-distance/endurance cross-country: 45 min to 1 hour
  • Acrobatic figures on demand: spirals, stall, wing-overs
  • SD video included in the price, no extra charge
  • State-certified monitor, FFVL-labelled school
  • Four-wheel drive transport included · Free weather report
Prestige paragliding tandem flight, instructor and passenger in mid-air over the Côte d'Azur Prestige membership · €250
  • Rate250 €
  • Flight duration45 minutes to 1 hour
  • VideoSD included
  • Type of flightVol-cross + acro
  • Main siteCheiron · 1.8 km
Definition

What is a prestige paragliding flight?

The prestige flight is our most comprehensive and immersive package. It's a true cross-country flight: instead of simply descending from takeoff to landing, your pilot uses thermals and dynamic updrafts to take you on an aerial journey above the Azur Prealps.

What makes the prestige flight unique

You follow the ridges of the Cheiron like birds of prey, along the ridges of the Maritime Alps.

You can reach the village of Coursegoules or longer along the coast depending on the day's conditions.

The acrobatic figures are an integral part of the experience spirals, stall turns and wing-overs if you fancy.

The flight duration is exceptional: 45 minutes to 1 hour of air, which is double that of a upward flight. This is the flight chosen by those who want to experience paragliding as pilots do.

Good to know · Prestige flight or ascending flight?

The ascent flight lasts 20 to 30 minutes, with gentle acrobatics on request and local thermals. The prestige flight lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour, includes aerobatic manoeuvres and video, and sets off cross-country on the ridges. If you are discovering the activity for the first time first paragliding experience, prestige remains accessible as long as you're comfortable with thrills.

The formula

Vol prestige: The ultimate, all-inclusive experience

The Prestige Flight is a truly unique experience. You’ll set off on a cross-country flight, following the ridgelines and venturing off the beaten track. Depending on the day’s weather conditions, your pilot will take you soaring over the peaks, with views of the Mercantour and the Mediterranean. Suitable even for first-time flyers or thrill-seekers.

What is included in the prestige flight

  • Long-distance cross-country flights 45 min to 1 hr on the Cheiron ridges
  • Personalised itinerary depending on the weather (Mercantour or seaside)
  • Acrobatic figures if you fancy spirals, candles, wing-overs
  • SD video included on-board camera, SD card supplied
  • Possibility of piloting with your monitor
  • Complete equipment : comfortable saddle, helmet
  • 4x4 transport until take-off
  • Personalised safety briefing and third-party liability insurance
  • Weather report the day before by text, with planned route
Good to know · Free video

Unlike other packages where the video option costs €30, the Prestige flight includes the video at no extra charge. Your instructor films the entire flight with an onboard camera, and you leave with an SD card to share.

Paraglider in flight above Gréolières, orange wing
Who is it for?

Who is the prestige flight designed for?

The prestige flight is for those who want an extraordinary experience, paragliding as the pilots practise it.

  • Passengers without travel or sea sickness
  • Thrill-seekers who aren't afraid of tricks
  • People who want a premium experience with video included
  • For those who want to understand free flight as pilots practice it
First flight?

Suitable for beginners

If this is your first flight, the prestige flight is still accessible. However, we recommend that you are comfortable with the idea of strong sensations (spirals, stalls). If you prefer a gentler flight to start with, opt for the upward flight.

Age & Weight

From age 7, up to 90 kg

From 7 years old (parental consent for minors), no age limit if physical condition is suitable. No minimum weight for children, maximum 90 kg. The youngest are directed towards child flight.

Physical fitness and contraindications

  • Normal physical fitness (no need to be athletic)
  • Able to run a few metres on take-off with the instructor
  • Good joints (stable knees, ankles)
  • No age limit if you are fit
Important points · Contraindications

The prestige flight is not recommended in cases of severe heart problems, pregnancy, or severe motion sickness (the spirals can be intense). If you are unsure or suffer from motion sickness or seasickness, start with an ascent flight: you can always come back for the prestige. If in doubt, contact us via the page contact.

The schedule

How does a prestige flight work?

The prestige flight is a completely atypical experience, with details defined the day before according to weather conditions. Allow approximately 3 hours on-site (travel, long flight, and return).

The day before

  • We are analysing the weather conditions across all our sites.
  • You will receive a confirmation SMS with the GPS point, the schedule and the planned itinerary
  • The route can be: Cheiron ridges towards Coursegoules, or coastal flight towards Monaco

D-day, step by step

  1. Meet at the school car park at Gréolières Village (or Gourdon / Roquebrune, depending on the weather)
  2. 4x4 ascent to the take-off site (between 5 and 20 minutes on the track)
  3. Detailed briefing: explanation of the planned route and figures
  4. Equipment: comfortable harness, helmet, on-board camera
  5. Take-off: a few running steps, and it's off on an adventure
  6. Cross-country flying: ridge soaring, using thermals, gaining altitude
  7. Acrobatic figures: spirals, chandelles, wing-overs - whatever you like!
  8. Smooth landing at Grand-Pré or at the site adapted for the course
  9. Debriefing: recovering your SD card with HD video
Understood

What's included in the price of the prestige flight

The Prestige flight is our all-inclusive package. Unlike other flights, video is included free of charge: at €250, no extras to consider.

  • Long-haul flight 45 minutes to 1 hour of actual flying time
  • HD video included Dashcam, SD card provided
  • Acrobatic feats spirals, chandelles, wing-overs on request
  • Itinerary: A lovely walk on the peaks of the Préalpes d'Azur
  • Professional equipment Two-seater performance wing, comfort harness
  • State-registered supervisor experienced in cross-country flying
  • 4x4 Transport ascent to the launch site
  • Public liability insurance Full cover
  • Personalised weather forecast: Analyse of the conditions the previous day
Good to know · The weather, our priority

We do a weather check every day at 8 p.m. If conditions are not optimal (too windy, rain, storm), we will postpone your flight free of charge, with a voucher valid for 12 months.

Sensations

How does a prestige flight feel?

The Prestige flight offers a range of exceptional experiences, from soaring along the ridgelines to the most challenging aerobatic manoeuvres. You choose the intensity; your instructor will adapt accordingly.

The cross-country flight

You don't just descend: you travel. Your pilot follows the ridges, using every thermal, every updraft. You can far exceed the take-off altitude and travel several kilometres.

The spirals

Engaging rotations where the G-force increases: a pure sensation of speed, one of the most impressive figures in aerobatic paragliding.

Candles

Sudden climbs followed by a lurch, the stomach lifting: the sensation of weightlessness for a brief moment, before plunging again.

Wing-overs

Dynamic lateral balancers, an aerial surfing sensation from side to side, in rhythm with the sail.

The panorama

Depending on the day’s itinerary: Option Mercantour (snow-capped peaks, rugged valleys, 360° views) or the coastal route (Monaco, Cap Ferrat, the Mediterranean stretching as far as the eye can see).

Silence and freedom

Despite the thrills, these moments of pure, silent gliding remain magical: it's the soul of paragliding.

Where do we fly

Where do you fly prestige flights?

The prestige flight allows us to explore several sites, depending on conditions. Our main site is Gréolières, on the ridges of the Cheiron at an altitude of 1,800 metres.

The site and itinerary are chosen the day before to offer you the best possible flight. It is this flexibility that makes the prestige flight a unique experience every time. To discover our playground, also browse our paragliding day at Gréolières and all of our paragliding flights.

Sunset over the ridges of Cheiron, long-duration prestige flight near Nice

Gréolières (main site)

  • Take-off at 1800m, Cheiron ridges
  • Suggested route: Gréolières towards Coursegoules, returning via the valley
  • Ideal for: thermal cross-country flights, Mercantour views

Gourdon (alternative)

  • Hilltop village at 760m
  • Coastal route possible in fine weather
  • Ideal for: flights with sea view

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

  • Take-off facing the sea
  • Coastal flight to Monaco
  • Ideal for: exceptional sea views
Good to know · Gift idea

Fancy offering a premium flight? Discover our paragliding gift vouchers, valid for 12 months. And for a full day of thrills, combine paragliding with an excursion Canyoning in the Loup Canyon.

Rates

Our rates for paragliding

The Prestige flight is our most comprehensive package, but Ailéments offers a whole range of paragliding flights in the Alpes-Maritimes, from morning flights for children to paragliding and canyoning packages. All our detailed rates are public.

10-15 mins · Ages 6+

Child flight

100 €

The ideal baptism to introduce the little ones to the magic of flight. Morning flights from 8 am to 10 am, in calm conditions and sensations adapted for children.

20-30 min · Bestseller

Ascending flight

140 €

Our most requested package. The pilot uses thermals to extend the flight and offer you an exceptional panorama from Monaco to Cannes. Piloting and gentle acrobatics on request.

This page 45 min to 1 hr · Video included

Prestige flight

250 €

The ultimate experience. Long-distance cross-country flight over the Cheiron ridges to Coursegoules, acrobatic manoeuvres and HD video included. Spirals, stalls and adrenaline guaranteed.

45 min to 1 hr · Video included

Educational flight

250 €

For trainee pilots. Analysis of your knowledge, correction of in-flight gestures and thermal analysis lessons. Ideal for rapid progress alongside an experienced instructor.

Walk 45 min + flight · From 16 years

Walking and flying

200 €

Hike the GR4 to the summit of Cheiron (1770m), followed by a scenic flight over the Préalpes d'Azur. A unique blend of effort, contemplation, and adventure.

Day · Group 5 min

Paragliding & canyoning package

190 €per person

Two flagship activities in the Alpes-Maritimes in one day: paragliding in the morning, canyoning in the afternoon in the Canyon du Loup. The ultimate experience, unique to the French Riviera.

Good to know · Fancy learning to fly solo?

As well as the two-seater, Ailéments also trains future autonomous pilots. Discover our paragliding courses, from discovery to refinement, supervised by state-certified instructors.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about paragliding

Required level, video included, acrobatic figures, itinerary, price, gift idea and best time: everything you need to know before booking your prestige flight.

Do you need to have flown before to do a prestige flight?

It's not compulsory but recommended. The prestige flight includes aerobatic manoeuvres and lasts longer. If it's your first flight and you're comfortable with thrills, you can try it directly. Otherwise, start with a upward flight to discover your in-flight reactions.

Is the video really included in the prestige flight?

Yes! Unlike the other packages where the video option costs €30, the prestige flight includes HD video. Your instructor films with an onboard camera throughout the flight. You'll leave with an SD card containing exceptional footage of your adventure.

Can one do a prestige flight without aerobatic manoeuvres?

Absolutely. Even though the figures are part of the prestige experience, your instructor will adapt to your wishes. You can ask for a more contemplative flight, or start gently and see how you feel. No one is ever forced!

Where do we fly and what is the itinerary for a prestige flight?

The prestige flight is a true cross-country flight that is entirely dependent on the weather conditions. Depending on the winds, thermals, and visibility, we will choose the best site and the best route to offer you an optimal experience. This is what makes every prestige flight unique.

Why is the prestige flight more expensive than the ascendant flight?

The difference is justified by: double the flight duration (45 min - 1 hour vs 20-30 min), HD video included (€30), a cross-country flight route instead of a local flight, and full aerobatic manoeuvres. In terms of experience/price ratio, the prestige flight offers much more content.

Is a prestige flight a good gift?

It's even one of our most memorable gifts! For a special birthday, a hen or stag do, or simply to offer an unforgettable experience, the prestige flight with its included video is the perfect gift. The recipient will leave with memories and images to share. Discover our gift vouchers.

When is the best time to book a luxury flight with Gréolières?

At Gréolières, we fly all year round thanks to the Mediterranean climate, except from January to mid-February. The high season (March to November) offers the best thermal conditions and longer flights. In summer, opt for morning flights to avoid the afternoon turbulence. In winter, flights are shorter but the snow-covered landscapes are magical. We always adjust our schedules according to the day’s weather.

How long is a prestige flight and what is included in the price?

The Prestige flight offers 45 minutes to 1 hour of actual flying time for €250. The price is all-inclusive: long-distance cross-country flight, HD video (SD card provided), aerobatic manoeuvres on request, professional equipment, 4x4 transport to take-off, personalised safety briefing, civil liability insurance and weather update by SMS the day before. Unlike the other packages, the video is complimentary.

Ready to fly

Ready for the ultimate experience?

The prestige flight awaits you: 45 minutes to 1 hour of total freedom, acrobatic figures, a unique route along the Cheiron ridges and an HD video to immortalise the adventure. The uncompromised paragliding experience. A question? Call us on 06 87 68 71 90, we love discussing to personalise your experience. Weather cancellation = free postponement with a voucher valid for 12 months. To compare the packages, browse all our paragliding flights you offer the experience with a gift voucher.

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