Head towards Gréolières, 1 hour 15 minutes from Fréjus. Baptisms from €100 (Child's Flight) to €250 (Prestige). FFVL School, DEJEPS instructors, over 1,000 m of altitude difference, sea-mountain view, +1,070 5/5 reviews since 2013.
Where → 06Looking for a place to ride? paragliding since the Var Direction? Gréolières (1h15 from Fréjus)! FFVL-accredited school since 2013, introductory flights, training courses... Our State-certified instructors welcome those from the Var all year round at the best site in the Southern Alps.
Gréolières, it's over 1,000m of elevation gain, panoramic sea-mountain views, and exceptional conditions: over 250 flyable days per year. The perfect south-facing aspect protects from prevailing winds, while sea-and-mountain breezes create powerful thermals in spring and autumn.
For the hurried locals of Var: Christening during the day (2-3 hours on site), return from Fréjus, Toulon Hyères. For those who want to progress: see our Paragliding school Var with 5-day internships and partner accommodation.
Concretely, baptism from the Var is 10 to 60 minute flight As the saying goes, set against a backdrop the coastline could never have imagined: the Gorges du Loup below, the Cheiron ridges, the Mediterranean on the horizon and, to the north, the snow-capped peaks of the Mercantour. A break in the mountains and out on the open sea, just a few kilometres from home, supervised by instructors who have been flying here for nearly twenty years.
This article addresses : Flying sites from the Var, distances, introductory flight prices, safety, weather conditions, carpooling.
Var has a few flying sites (Mont Lachens (1,714 m), but Gréolières in the Alpes-Maritimes remains the best balance of distance and quality for those from the Var. Here’s why.
over 1,000m of elevation gain, Impossible to find one so close to the Var. Take-off at 1,800m, landing in the village. Long flight, sensations guaranteed.
The sites in the Var (Mont Lachens) have a maximum flying height of 200–300 metres: too low for a proper first flight.
South exposition + sea-mountain breezes = stable and regular conditions. Powerful heatwaves in spring and autumn, early morning flights in summer.
Much more reliable than the Var sites which depend on the sea breeze.
FFVL approved school since 2013, DEJEPS instructors, free parking, workshop of paraglider revision on-site.
For those from Var on a 5-day training course: Partner hosting at Gréolières to avoid daily commuting.
In plain English: the Mount Lachens (1,714 m), the highest point in the Var, does indeed exist — but it is reserved for independent pilots, with no official landing site or on-site school. For a supervised and safe tandem flight, Gréolières remains the obvious choice, and the extra quarter of an hour’s drive quickly becomes part of the adventure: you pass through the hinterland, the hilltop villages and the Gorges du Loup before you’ve even taken off.
When it comes to safety, nothing is left to chance: state-certified DEJEPS instructors, gliders that are approved and serviced every season at the Aerotech workshop, a reserve parachute, and daily weather analysis. It is this commitment to safety that has earned us over 6,000 flights without a major accident and over 1070 5-star reviews - enough to reassure families in the Var region who entrust their children to us from the age of 4.
Child Flight €100 Prestige flight £250: 4 christening packages for all profiles. Same prices regardless of your home county.
Tandem flight 10-15 min suitable for children. Mild conditions selected.
BookMost popular baptism. Thermal, sensations, view of the Baie des Anges.
BookTandem paragliding baptism + Gorges du Loup canyon descent in one day.
BookFull XL with acrobatics (on request) + souvenir 4K video included.
BookBeyond these four bestsellers, other formulas complete the menu: the Walk & Fly (200 €), which adds an approach hike before take-off, the Educational flight (250 €) to get started with flying, and the Paragliding on skis (€100) which starts right from the slopes at Gréolières 1400 in winter. All packages include equipment, instruction from a state-qualified instructor and insurance — all you need to bring is closed-toe shoes and a jacket.
A few tips for optimising your trip and making the most of your introductory flight or course from the Var.
Book in the morning (9am-11am slot) to benefit from the best conditions and avoid the afternoon thermal peak. Also: smoother journey from the Var in the early morning.
facilitar las Contacts between pupils from Var To organise carpooling. Savings + atmosphere + ease of parking on arrival. Request when booking.
Crucial weather policy for you: Confirmation SMS the day before. If the weather is unfavourable, free postponement. No unnecessary journeys from the Var.
Enjoy the journey to combine: Gorges du Loup, Pont du Loup, Gourdon (Most Beautiful Villages), Gréolières 1400 in winter.
And since the road is part of the journey, we might as well enjoy it: the hinterland Grassois, its hilltop villages and gorges are well worth a visit, and the more adventurous are happy to extend their day with a canyoning trip. Residents of the Var who want to go beyond a taster session will also find, at Gréolières, five-day courses with partner accommodation — an opportunity to progress to the point of independence without having to make repeated trips back and forth from the coast.
From the coast to the hinterland, we welcome people from all over the Var: Toulon, Fréjus, Draguignan or Hyères. Families with children aged 4 and over, couples, groups of friends or stag and hen parties: there’s something for everyone, and groups can take advantage of dedicated time slots. The golden rule for residents of the Var remains the same: book in the morning and aim for spring or autumn, when the thermals are most consistent and the roads are quietest. And as rescheduling is free in the event of unpredictable weather, a trip from the Var is never a lost cause — at worst, you simply reschedule at no extra cost; at best, you treat yourself to the most beautiful flight of the year, up there between the sea and Mercantour.
State-qualified instructors (DEJEPS), Alpha 7 / Mentor / Sigma-certified equipment serviced by Aerotech, mandatory reserve parachute, daily weather analysis.
Over 6,000 flights completed without serious accident Since 2013. +1070 5/5 reviews on Google. For real paragliding safety, see Paragliding accident.
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Distances, sights, safety, carpooling, weather, age, video: everything you need to prepare for your visit from Var.
Management Gréolières in the Alpes-Maritimes: best flying site in the Southern Alps, accessible from the Var. over 1,000m of elevation gain, sea-mountain view, exceptional conditions all year round.
Fréjus 1h15, Draguignan 1h30, Toulon 1h45, Hyères 2h.
over 1,000m of elevation gain (impossible to find anywhere else as close to the Var), exceptional conditions all year round with over 250 flying days, comprehensive FFVL school infrastructure.
Mount Lachens (1,714 m) is located in the Var department, but Gréolières is higher in terms of elevation gain and flight frequency.
Yes, but with a limited elevation gain (200-300 m). Gréolières offers a much greater elevation gain (over 1,000 m) and far more stable wind conditions thanks to its southerly aspect and the sea-to-mountain breezes.
Fréjus Saint-Raphaël 1 hour 15 minutes. Draguignan 1 hour 30 minutes. Toulon 1 hour 45 minutes. Hyères / Le Lavandou 2 hours.
For one-week courses, accommodation is available on a Gréolières basis to avoid daily commuting. See Paragliding school Var.
Yes, one Baptism takes 2 to 3 hours On-site (briefing + flight + debriefing). Same-day return trip is entirely possible from Fréjus, Toulon, Draguignan.
Tip: Leave early in the morning for an early flight and to benefit from the best conditions.
Yes, we Let's facilitate contacts among Var students to organise carpooling. Particularly useful for week-long internships.
Request to make when booking.
Christenings from 6 years old formula Child flight From 4 years old, depending on weight and temperament. Courses from 12 years old in an FFVL-approved school (14 years old legally).
Maximum weight 90 kg for tandem flights. Details on The minimum age for paragliding.
State-certified instructors DEJEPS, Alpha 7 / Mentor / Sigma approved equipment revised by Aerotech, systematic reserve parachute, daily weather analysis.
Over 6,000 flights carried out without serious accident since 2013. +1070 5/5 reviews. More info at Paragliding accident.
Yes, option video +30 € On Ascending Flight and Combo. 4K video included as standard in the Prestige Flight.
Video also included in gift vouchers for 3 people or more (except Prestige where it is already included).
Free report 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 — essential to avoid an unnecessary journey from the Var.
Over 250 flyable days per year.
4 reasons why hundreds of people from the Var region have joined us at Gréolières since 2013.
Main school site in the Southern Alps. Fréjus 1h15, Draguignan 1h30, Toulon 1h45, Hyères 2h. Exceptional altitude difference that no site in the Var region can match.
Child flight 100 €, Ascendant 140 € (★ best-seller), Para+Canyon Combo 190 €, Prestige flight £250 with 4K video included.
Stable conditions thanks to the south-facing aspect. Confirmation text message the day before To avoid an unnecessary journey. Free report in case of adverse weather.
State-certified instructors, Aerotech-certified equipment, reserve parachute. Find out more: training courses with accommodation.
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