Can you do a paragliding internship while living in Nice?

Of course! Our paragliding school is 45 minutes from Nice, making it an ideal spot to improve your free flight skills near you. Our Nice paragliding school is FFVL accredited, with state-certified instructors who will guide you from pilot certification to full independence.

Paragliding course Learn to fly in Alpes-Maritimes

From the first slope-school take-off to solo flights, our FFVL-accredited school supports you at your own pace. Four packages to become an independent pilot on the most beautiful sites of the Préalpes d'Azur. And unlike most schools, our sessions run all year round, including winter.

FFVL approved school State-certified instructors Groups 7 max Workshops all year round, including winter Since 2013

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Paragliding course at Gréolières, an FFVL-accredited school in the Alpes-Maritimes

OUR FORMULAS

5 stages, from beginner to pilot autonomous

Paragliding taster course at Gréolières — 1-day introductory course

Discovery course

260€

1 day · Age 12+ · No prerequisites

A day to test before committing. Ski-slope pack and introductory tandem flight with your instructor. Photos and videos of your flight included (SD card). Ideal for validating your desire to fly, from age 12 and with no prerequisites.

Materials provided DEJEPS Monitor Tandem + photos/videos

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Introductory course

700€

5 days · Motivated beginners · First solo flights

5-day format only — the duration of real progress

FFVL license mandatory, not included (to be obtained from the federation)

An intensive week to discover the activity and learn the basics. Complete theory, slope-school exercises, daily briefings and video debriefing after each flight. First solo flights at the end of the week.

Materials provided Video debrief Group 7 max

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Paragliding Advanced Course – Thermal and Cross-Country Flying in the Maritime Alps

Advanced training course

750€

5 days · After the initiation · Towards independence

Also in 3 days (€450)

With your own equipment: −60 € · FFVL license not included

The continuation of the initiation course: autonomy is built through several advanced training courses, first in calm conditions on the learning site. Active piloting, reading of the ascent profile, cross-country initiation and advanced landing techniques. Advanced theory and video debriefing.

Thermal Personalised follow-up

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Southern France Discovery Course — tour of flying sites in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region: Gréolières, Gourdon, Roquebrune

Southern discovery course

800€

5 days · Self-drive · PACA Sites Tour

Discover the best flying sites in the south: Gréolières, Gourdon, Roquebrune Cap Martin. Mountain and coastal flying, theory tailored to local conditions and a personalised flight plan every day.

Multi-pitch sites Local conditions Local drivers

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Paragliding course at the Dune du Pyla: pilot under his sail on the sand slope, with the Waggas School

New Exclusive partner

Stage Dune du Pyla

650€solo stage

One week · From the start of the initiation

Shuttle from Gréolières900 €stage + shuttle

Return trip by minibus from the school, to Gréolières: Only 6 seats available, Subject to availability.

With your own sail · accommodation, meals and FFVL license not included

A week at the foot of the highest dune in Europe, in exclusive partnership with the Waggas School, specialists in windsurfing since 2003. Five days of ground sessions to master your wing: inflation facing the sail, window edges and waggas for the more advanced, with personalized video debriefing.

With the Waggas School 10 pilots max Video debrief

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DATES & RESERVATIONS

Upcoming sessions: book your place

Choose your session for the year and book online — small groups, maximum 7 people (10 for the Dune du Pyla).

Discovery Day — by request No fixed date: you choose, we adapt. Ideal for trying paragliding before a course.

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How does the booking process work?

A session starts from 6 registered. We confirm or we cancel 4 days before the first day — it's nature that decides. The discovery day has no minimum duration.
At registration, one 25% deposit % by wire transfer. The The balance is not collected until the session is confirmed., and settles in place on the first day.
If the session does not reach 6 registrants, you will be reimbursement in full or we reschedule your seat on another date — you choose.
La FFVL licence It is mandatory before the first day and is not included in the price: you buy it directly from the federation, and we verify your number before the course.
The marked dates prognostic and the full sessions open registration waiting list You reserve your place without paying anything. The deposit is only requested once the session is confirmed.

12 to 55 years old (over 55, we will assess together by phone); 30 to 90 kg; good physical fitness required; medical certificate stating that there are no contraindications to practicing paragliding and engaging in sustained physical activity for less than 3 months.

The team

Two state-certified monitors, a shared passion

Pierrot

DEJEPS Free Flight

As the founder of Ailéments, with 19 years' experience, he supervises first flights and introductory courses. His patient teaching style makes him the ideal guide for your first flights.

Pierre-Yves

BEES Free Flight

31 years of free flight, expert in aerology and cross-country. Supervises advanced training courses and guides pilots towards full autonomy.

Good to know

Everything you need to know before coming

Materials provided

Approved flying school equipment (Aerotech A1), harness, emergency parachute, helmet and radio. Everything is included.

Age & condition

12 to 55 years old, with parental permission for minors. Weight between 30 and 90 kg. Proper physical condition required. Over 55 years old, call us before booking: we will review it together.

Unfavourable weather

Adapted programme (theory, ground exercises) or free postponement. We never fly in bad conditions.

Main site

Gréolières (06620), in the heart of the Parc des Préalpes d'Azur — 45 minutes from Nice, 30 minutes from Grasse.

Workshops all year round, including winter

Our sessions do not stop in autumn: we run training courses all year round, including winter, which very few French schools offer. More available dates, smaller groups, and a programme always adapted to the conditions of the day.

Ready to learn how to fly?

Join the school at Ailéments: Gréolières choose your session in the calendar and register online; we will then call you to discuss your goals.

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A typical course

How does an internship work?

Welcome and briefing

Meeting point at Gréolières. Programme presentation, weather check and equipment distribution.

Theoretical courses

Before each session: flight mechanics, aerology, weather and safety. Theory is essential for understanding and progressing.

Training hill exercises

Inflation, sail control, launch and landing techniques. Repetition until mastery.

Supervised flights

First major flights from sites suited to your level. Constant radio supervision. We have several sites for first major flights, such as Gréolières 1400, Kennedy, Gourdon and Gréolières.

Debriefing

Video analysis of your flights, areas for improvement, advice for the future.

Before book

Conditions and equipment

Conditions of participation

From 12 to 55 years old (parental authorization for minors) — over 55 years of age, prior phone exchange
Weight: between 30 and 90 kg
Physical fitness: good (internships require stamina)
Motivation and availability for the duration of the placement
Medical certificate less than 3 months old (parapente and sustained physical activity), to be presented on the first day
FFVL license valid, to be obtained from the federation before the internship

Materials provided

Everything is provided by the school:

Paragliding wing adapted to your level
Harness and reserve parachute
Headphones and radio
Certified and tested equipment

What to expect

Mounted hiking boots
Warm clothing (it's cool at altitude)
Gloves
Sunglasses
Picnic and water

Weather conditions

Sessions depend on the weather. In the event of bad weather, the programme will be adapted (theory, ground exercises) or the session postponed.

Gift idea

Offer an unforgettable moment!

A birthday, a hen do/stag do, Christmas, or just feeling generous? A paragliding course is the perfect gift to surprise your loved ones.

Our gift vouchers are:

Valid for 12 months (with the possibility of extension)
Customisable with a message
Can be used on all our formulas
Sent by email or on paper

Group & Event Formulas:

Hen/Stag Do Free video for the happy couple!
Families — Children's flights in the morning, adult flights in the afternoon
Businesses — Bespoke team building

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A tandem paragliding flight with an instructor Ailéments — an unforgettable experience to give as a gift

Our adverts

Flight sites in the Alpes-Maritimes

Gréolières

In the heart of the Azur Pre-Alps, less than 1 hour from Nice. Ideal for learning: an accessible beginner slope and regular conditions.

All levels
From age 12
The most accessible

Gourdon

A hilltop village with views of the French Riviera. A spa resort ideal for advanced training courses.

Intermediate
From age 12
Panorama Gorges du Loup French Riviera

Roquebrune Cap Martin

Facing the sea, dynamic conditions. For experienced pilots.

From age 12
Landing on Golfe Bleu beach

What internships do you offer?

Four formulas: Discovery Stage (1 day, €260), Initiation Stage (5 days, €700 — format 5 days only), Advanced Stage (5 days, €750, also 3 days €450, €60 discount with your own equipment) and Southern Discovery Stage (5 days, €800), plus the Dune du Pyla stage with the Waggas School (one week, €650 for the stage alone or €900 with shuttle from Gréolières, subject to availability). FFVL license required, not included in the price, to be purchased directly from the federation. Sessions all year round, including winter.

Do you offer paragliding courses in winter?

Yes, and that is our point of difference: our sessions run all year round, including winter, when most French schools close from October to March. The Préalpes d'Azur and the Côte d'Azur remain flyable in winter, with smaller groups and many more available dates. The programme is always adapted to the conditions of the day.

Is prior experience necessary?

No, for the Discovery and Initiation courses they are intended for beginners. The Advanced Course is the continuation of the initiation course; the Discovery of the South requires complete autonomy for takeoff and landing.

What is an introductory internship like?

A full week alternating between theoretical courses (aerology, meteorology, safety) and practical training (slope school and then large flights). You will make your first solo flights under supervision at the end of the week.

Is the equipment provided?

Yes, all the equipment is provided: sail, harness, emergency parachute, helmet, radio. You only need suitable clothing and good shoes. The only exception: the Dune du Pyla course, where everyone comes with their own sail.

From what age can you do an internship?

From 12 to 55 years old, with parental permission for minors (over 55 years old, we validate together by phone). You must weigh between 30 and 90 kg.

Where do the courses take place?

Mainly at Gréolières in the Azur Pre-Alps, 45 minutes from Nice. Other sites (Gourdon, Roquebrune) are used depending on conditions and your ability.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The programme is adapted: theory, ground exercises, or postponement of the session. We never fly in bad conditions.

Is it possible to do a paragliding course if you live in Nice?

Certainly! Our The paragliding school is 45 minutes from Nice., which makes it an ideal spot for progressing in free flight near you. Our Nice paragliding school is FFVL-accredited, with state-qualified instructors who will guide you from your pilot’s licence right through to full independence.

Where can I do a paragliding course in the PACA region?

The PACA Paragliding School Ailéments is located in Gréolières, at the foot of the Cheiron in the Préalpes d'Azur. It is one of the best paragliding sites on the French Riviera for learning to paraglide: an accessible training slope, varied wind conditions and state-certified instructors on site.

OUR TESTIMONIALS

Real experiences, real memories, real adventures

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   Remy Salmieri 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Magnifique super équipe vraiment rien à redire
  
 
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   Pascale Pflieger 
 
 
 
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   Vanessa Leskinen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Un superbe baptême de parapente en tandem avec ma sœur, chacune accompagnée d’un pilote. Sympas et détendus, Pierrot et Pierre-Yves nous ont tout de suite mises en confiance : aucune appréhension. Nous avons été agréablement surprises par la douceur du décollage et de l’atterrissage. Et entre les deux, des paysages magnifiques ! J’ai même pu prendre les commandes et diriger le parapente pendant quelques minutes… un vrai régal. Deux pilotes très professionnels, que nous recommandons sans hésiter pour un premier vol.
  
 
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   Jack White 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best day out, we did paragliding and then the canyoning. Great value for money and our instruction was excellent we always felt very safe.

I have done canyoning in a few countries and this was the best I have done by far. It was a beautiful gorge and had the clearest water.

We would book again if we ever came back to the area for sure!
  
 
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   Katell Briand 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. L'activité était vraiment incroyable, merci aux pilotes de nous avoir mis à l'aise et fait vivre ce moment !!
  
 
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   Warda Tahir 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Peirrot and his team were amazing! I had a lot of fun. The experience was far more comfortable than I had expected
  
 
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   Sarah Hübner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolut empfehlenswert!
Es war mein erster Flug, aber die Professionalität und lockere Atmosphäre hat mich gleich sicher fühlen lassen. Die Umgebung war perfekt für den Flug, super Ausblick und gutes Timing. Und der Fluglehrer hat sich an meine persönlichen Bedürfnisse direkt angepasst. Ich werde diese Schule auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen.
  
 
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   Aurelie Chenevoy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super expérience, on était 3 à sauter en parapente à Gréolières. Pierrot et Pierre-Yves nous ont accompagné pour cette aventure. Tout était super! Ils ont su nous partager leur passion et leur expérience dans la bonne humeur.
  
 
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   Yanis Meziani 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alors, comment dire, un moment magique avec Pierrot qui a été d'une sympathie extraordinaire, très pédagogue dans ses explications et surtout qui te fait découvrir son magnifique" bureau " perché a plus de 1800 mètres d'altitude .
Une expérience que je n'oublierai jamais et encore merci pour ce plaisir de voler pour la première fois 🪂
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   remi bonhomme 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Un moment exceptionnel inoubliable avec des sensations incroyables….
Pierrot ta gentillesse et ton professionnalisme font de ce moment un souvenir gravé
  
 
  
  
 
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