Do you offer a first flight experience departing from Fréjus?, Roman town on the Côte d'Azur. Ailéments Paragliding School: state-qualified instructors, nearly 20 years’ experience, flights lasting 20 to 60 minutes at Gréolières. From 100 €.
Fréjus → 06Fréjus, a Roman city on the Varois Côte d'Azur, is the ideal starting point for discovering the paragliding in the PACA region. From the town, you can reach the site in 1 hour and 15 minutes Gréolières in the Azur Prealps, one of the best spots in the South.
Why go all the way up there? Because no site in the Var region offers such a gradient: 20 to 60-minute flights, ideal atmospheric conditions, and a panoramic view stretching from Mercantour to the Côte d’Azur coastline — see our page paragliding in the Var for the full comparison.
The round trip is done in a day, and the excursion combines very well with the canyoning near Fréjus for a day of 100 % thrills. Between flights, see also What to do in Fréjus.
Let’s be clear: you don’t fly over the Estérel, but at 1h15, Gréolières offers something no other site in the Var region does — over 1,000m of elevation gain and flights lasting between 10 and 60 minutes over the Préalpes d’Azur. The scenery offers a stark contrast to the Fréjus coast: the Cheiron ridges, the Gorges du Loup, hilltop villages and the peaks of the Mercantour, for a day of escape.
This guide : the site, what we really see, the formulas, the process and the complete FAQ.
To be perfectly honest: you don’t fly over the Estérel. But at 1h15, Gréolières offers something no other site in the Var can — real altitude gain and long flights.
One of the best spots in the South: 20 to 60-minute flights, optimal conditions, school at the foot of the landing.
Journey by Grasse, the Grasse Hinterland and the Gorges du Loup — vineyards and hilltop villages en route.
Le Mount Lachens It exists, but with 200-300 m of usable runway: too short for a real introductory flight.
Gréolières remains the best quality-to-distance ratio For the people of Fréjus.
Why head into the hinterland when you live by the water? Because the wind conditions at Gréolières are unrivalled on the coast: a south-facing aspect, sea-to-mountain breezes and over 250 flyable days per year. The elevation gain, which is impossible to find near the coast, turns a simple jump into a real navigation above the ridges – accessible to beginners and to anyone who then wants to learn to fly.
The journey via Grasse is already part of the trip, and the day easily extends towards Fréjus: the'Roman amphitheatre, the cathedral and its cloister, or the beaches at Fréjus-Plage after the flight. Thrill-seekers can even follow this up with a canyoning trip for a day out in the great outdoors. The neighbours aren’t to be outdone either: people also come to fly from Saint-Raphaël.
What you discover up there never fails to amaze: the Gorges du Loup winding below, the hilltop villages of the Pre-Alps, the Mediterranean on the horizon and, to the north, the often snow-capped peaks of the Mercantour. A 360° panorama stretching from sea to mountains – few introductory flights in France offer such a view so close to the coast. And to round off the day, the hinterland has plenty to offer: listed villages, Provençal markets, swimming in a lake or canyoning in the nearby gorges — enough to turn the flight into a proper day out.
What awaits the people of Fréjus on arrival: a glimpse of the Gréolières flight. Souvenir video option available (+€30), included in the Prestige flight.
On arrival, the contrast is striking: beneath the wing, the ridges of Cheiron, the Gorges du Loup, and in the distance, the Mediterranean glide by — the sea rediscovered, but seen from above. The onboard camera, held by your instructor, captures the big jump, the turns over the landscapes, and the gentle landing. HD footage to relive and share once you're back on the Var coast.
From gentle child fares to long-haul premium flights, a formula for baptism For every craving. Identical prices regardless of your home county.
Regarding the formulas, the price is the same for everyone. The Child flight (morning, from 4 years old) for a reassuring first time; the Ascending flight, best-seller, for ascendant and sensation; the Educational flight and the Walk & Fly to get started with flying; the Paragliding on skis winter since Gréolières 1400; and the Prestige flight, Long-term, 4K video included. Approved equipment, state-certified monitor, and insurance always included.
A straightforward and reassuring course, guided from start to finish by your state-certified instructor. Confirmation text the day before – essential to avoid an unnecessary journey from Fréjus.
Text message with the GPS coordinates of the meeting point at Gréolières and the schedule, subject to weather conditions.
1 hour 15 minutes via Grasse, the Haut Grasse region then the Wolf's Gorges. The excursion begins en route.
Safety instructions, harness, helmet. A few running steps into the wind and you are flying.
20 to 60 mins depending on the formula, then gently dropped off at the school gates.
Once you’re in the air, you’re in control: take control Take a moment to try some aerobatics, or simply let yourself be carried along in silence. The instructor wraps up with a debriefing and hands you the video if you’ve opted for one. No preparation is needed — a few running steps at take-off are enough — and the flight can be tailored to suit everyone, from the most cautious to the most adventurous.
We fly Gréolières almost all year round: in spring and autumn for the most consistent thermals, early morning flights in summer, and on sunny days in winter. The flight slot is confirmed the day before by text message — which is invaluable when you’re coming from Fréjus, so you never make the journey for nothing — and rescheduling is free: you only pay for your flight once you’ve landed.
What if it’s your first flight? Don’t worry: no experience is needed – the instructor takes care of everything. All you have to do is run a few metres into the wind and then sit down in the harness. Children as young as 4 can fly; people who are prone to vertigo are often the most surprised (it doesn’t feel like a sheer drop at all), and everyone can choose their own level of excitement, from a leisurely glide to acrobatic manoeuvres. People come with their families, as couples, with friends or for stag and hen parties — groups can book dedicated time slots. And those who catch the bug can then go on to take an advanced course leading to a pilot’s licence.
Not a tourist trap Family school certified by the FFVL, based at Gréolières on the edge of the landing area. State-qualified instructors; equipment inspected every season at the'workshop. The Varois trainees benefit from partner accommodation on site.
Over 6,000 volumes completed without serious accident, +1070 5/5 reviews. Free weather report, payment on-site after the activity, no upfront fees.
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Gréolières, in the Azurian Prealps: approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by the road to Grasse, between vineyards and perched villages.
GPS sent by SMS the day before.
The Gorges du Loup 700 metres below, the hilltop villages, the Mediterranean on the horizon — from Mercantour to the coast.
A different show from the Estérel, but some 20 to 60-minute flights in optimum conditions.
+300 days of sunshine In PACA. Spring: regular temperatures. Summer: morning flights. Autumn: ideal visibility.
Environment 1 hour and 15 minutes Pair Grasse, The Pays Grassois highlands and the Gorges du Loup. Free parking at the take-off.
Yes: combo with the canyoning near Fréjus for a day’s 100 % thrills.
And on the city side: the'Roman amphitheatre (one of the oldest in Gaul), the aqueduct, the cathedral and its cloister. See What to do in Fréjus.
Yes, right from 4 years formula Child flight At €100, flights are in the morning). No special physical condition required: instructors adapt their approach for young and old alike.
90 kg (Two-seater equipment certification). Close to the limit? Contact us to discuss it.
Even in summer in the Var, it's cooler at 1 800 m Closed shoes, long trousers, windbreaker jacket. Helmet and saddle provided.
Free deferral On a date of your choice, nothing to pay until the flight has taken place. SMS the day before - essential to avoid an unnecessary trip from Fréjus.
Yes gift card Valid for one year, all formulas from the Child Flight to the Prestige Flight.
Yes, option GoPro video + €30 (Included in the Prestige Flight): take-off, flight over the ridges, landing. Transferred to your phone.
Yes Discovery course (1 day, €260), Initiation (5 days, €690), Further training (5 days, €750), up to certification. See our paragliding school for residents of the Var.
4 key points for Frejus residents who want to fly.
No Var sites offer this elevation gain: 20-60 min flights vs 15-20 elsewhere. Full comparison on the page Paragliding Var.
Child flight 100 €, Ascendant 140 € ★, Prestige 250 €. Confirmation the day before to avoid wasted journeys.
Morning flight canyoning near Fréjus, or return via the Roman amphitheatre and Fréjus-Plage.
DEJEPS instructors, +6,000 flights without serious accident. Varois Stages with partner accommodation at Gréolières.
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