Ailéments, your FFVL-labelled school 45 minutes from Nice. Courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels from €260, at the Gréolières, Gourdon and Roquebrune sites. DEJEPS-qualified instructors since 2013, over 1,070 5/5 reviews.
FFVL Stage · 06Accessories, this is your paragliding school certified by the FFVL near Nice. Taster sessions, training courses, progression to self-sufficiency: our qualified instructors have been accompanying you to the best sites since 2013. free flight around Nice, in the heart of the Alpes-Maritimes.
Based in Gréolières 45 minutes from Nice, our team will show you Gréolières, Gourdon and Roquebrune Cap Martin. Spectacular views of the Baie des Anges, optimal meteorological conditions, professional supervision.
You 1-Day Discovery Course at €260 at Discover the South 5-Day Tour for €800, we offer 4 packages tailored to your level and goals. Hundreds of Nice-based pilots trained since 2013, in addition to our first paragliding flights For those curious who just want to test.
Who is it for? Curious beginners, progressing pilots, experienced athletes. When should you come? +250 flyable days per year in the region. We also welcome trainees from all over PACA and Var.
Founded in 2013, Ailéments was born out of a passion for paragliding. Today, it is a well-established school on the French Riviera, having trained hundreds of pilots from Nice and organised thousands of introductory flights.
Whether you're coming from Nice for a Taster session or a Intensive training, we are doing everything we can to offer you an unforgettable experience.
A family school, not a tourist factory. Every student matters.
Based in Gréolières In the heart of the Préalpes d'Azur Natural Park. Panoramic view of the Baie des Anges from an altitude of 1,800 m.
Workshop of paraglider revision On-site Aerotech, specialist workshop.
Regular club outings, weekend discovery trips to free flight sites, meetings for Nice-based pilots.
Local weather tips and spot sharing. Post-training follow-up For your first solo outings. Welcome to the family.
Pierrot and Pierre-Yves will accompany you from discovery flights to solo flights. DEJEPS certified, with over 25 years of experience each, they are specialists in the Alpes-Maritimes sites.
Certified Monitor, pilot since over 25 years. Specialises in tandem flights and introductory training. Their patience and teaching style make them the ideal guide for your first flights.
State-registered nursery nurse, expert in aerological conditions and distance flights. He oversees advanced training courses and supports pilots towards gaining independence.
Four packages tailored to your level and objectives. Whether you wish to discover paragliding or progress towards autonomy, we have the course for you, at accessible prices.
A day to test before committing. Full theory, school-slope exercises, and educational tandem flight. Photos and videos of your flight included (SD card).
An intensive week to take off autonomously. Theory, exercises, daily briefings and video debriefing after each flight.
For pilots who want to progress technically. Refine piloting and prepare for distance flights.
Exploring the southern flying sites (Gréolières, Gourdon, Roquebrune). Flying in different terrains (mountainous, coastal).
Choose your session for the year and book online — small groups, 7 people maximum.
Good physical condition required · certificate of medical fitness for paragliding, less than 6 months old.
The site is chosen according to the weather conditions, the students' level, and the educational objectives. A rare diversity in France, just 35-50 minutes from Nice.
At the heart of Parc Naturel des Préalpes d'Azur, 45 minutes from Nice. Ideal practice flight Breathtaking Alpine landscapes for learning.
This is where it happens the majority of our internships Taster flights. 1,000m of elevation gain, view of the Baie des Anges.
Hilltop village at an altitude of 760m, 50 minutes from Nice. Panoramic views of the French Riviera.
Thermal site for advanced courses and distance flying. Most Beautiful Villages of France.
Facing the Mediterranean, 35 minutes from Nice. Spectacular scenery between sea and mountain, view of Monaco.
Ideal for the first paragliding flights and experienced pilots looking for different conditions.
Affiliate FFVL (French Federation of Free Flight). This label guarantees: approved equipment (Alpha 7, Mentor, Sigma), RC insurance included, safety equipment complying with standards, supervised practice.
Reviewed by Aerotech, specialist workshop on site at Gréolières. Over 6,000 flights completed no serious accidents since 2013.
Any questions before booking? Contact us you call the 06 87 68 71 90.
Book my internship4 essential points for preparing your internship with peace of mind.
Approved wing, harness with reserve parachute, helmet, radio. Equipment serviced by Aerotech. Come with closed-toe shoes and a jacket.
Flight from 4 years, internships from 12 years old. No fitness required for your baptism. Tasters: run a few metres on takeoff.
Free report on a date of your choice. Confirmation/report by SMS The day before. +250 flyable days per year in the region.
Phone or WhatsApp: 06 87 68 71 90. Payment on-site after the internship. No charge to proceed as long as the flight has not taken place.
Offer a Paragliding taster session gift voucher An original and unforgettable gift. Valid for 1 year, customisable, sent by email.
Ideal for a birthday, a graduation gift, a EVJF/EVG, or simply to please. Any questions? Contact us.
Order a gift voucherAccess from Nice, approval, equipment, ages, duration, periods, weather.
Our Ailéments school is based in Gréolières, to 45 minutes from Nice. We operate at the best backcountry free flight sites in the Nice region:
Gréolières (45 min, main site) · Gourdon (50 min) · Roquebrune Cap Martin (35 min). The site is chosen according to the weather and your level.
Yes, Ailéments is a school certified by the FFVL (French Federation of Free Flight). Our instructors are state-certified (DEJEPS and BEES).
Our structure guarantees approved equipment, third-party liability insurance included, and compliance with free-flight safety standards. We have been welcoming people from Nice since 2013.
Yes, all the equipment Free flight is provided: approved gliders (Alpha 7, Mentor, Sigma), harnesses with reserve parachute, helmets, communication radio. Equipment serviced by our partner Aerotech.
Just bring closed-toe shoes and a jacket.
Christenings : from 4 years old (formula Child flight). Training courses : from age 12.
There is no maximum age if physical fitness allows. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. More details on The minimum age for paragliding.
Discovery course : 1 day at Gréolières (introductory course, €260). Introductory course 5 days (solid foundations, €690).
Advanced training course 5 days multi-site (£750). Southern discovery course 5-day multi-site (800 €). Comprehensive training Pilot's licence 10-15 days, with the passage of FFVL licence.
Spring (March-June) Steady updrafts, ideal temperature. Summer Early morning flights preferred, maximum visibility over Nice. Autumn (Sept-Nov) Stable conditions, golden light. Winter Sunny days, view of the Baie des Anges.
More than 250 flying days a year in our area.
No, paragliding is accessible to everyone. Christenings No fitness requirements.
Courses : Ability to run a few metres on takeoff. No sporting experience necessary. For real risks and in-flight prevention, see our page Paragliding accident.
Our weather policy : Free deferral on a date of your choice. No charge to proceed as long as the flight has not occurred. Confirmation or postponement by text message the day before.
In our region, over 250 flyable days per year. Non-flyable conditions: too much wind, thunderstorms, rain.
4 reasons why hundreds of Nice residents have trusted us since 2013.
Monitors DEJEPS, approved equipment serviced by Aerotech, third-party liability insurance included, +6,000 volts carried out without serious accident. 5/5 on +1070 Google reviews.
Discovery 1 day £260, Initiation 5 days €690 (★ best-seller), Advanced 5 days €750, Discovery of the South 5 days €800. Affordable prices, group of 7 max.
Gréolières (Pre-Alps), Gourdon (thermal), Roquebrune Cap Martin (Seaside). Exceptional aerological diversity.
Not a tourist trap. Club outings, discovery weekends, Post-training follow-up For your first solo outings. Welcome to the Nice pilots' family.
