Ailéments, your paragliding school in the PACA region, based in Gréolières (06). Introductory to advanced courses from €260, 4 locations: Gréolières · Gourdon · Col de Bleyne · Roquebrune. DEJEPS-qualified instructors since 2013, over 1,070 5/5 reviews.
Paragliding course · PACAAccessories, This is your paragliding school in the region PACA, Training towards autonomy, based at Gréolières in the Alpes-Maritimes. Christenings, training courses, progression to autonomy: our state-qualified instructors have been accompanying you since 2013 at the best sites for free flight from the South.
Founded in 2013, Ailéments was born out of a passion for free flight. Now a recognised school in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, our team operates across the Alpes-Maritimes (06) and the Var (83) in the heart of Parc Naturel des Préalpes d'Azur. Spectacular Alpine-Mediterranean views, optimal meteorological conditions, professional supervision.
You 1-Day Discovery Course at €260 at Discover the South 5-Day Tour for €800, We offer 5 formulas adapted to your level and your goals. Hundreds of pilots trained in PACA since 2013, complemented by our first paragliding flights to discover free flight with no commitment.
Who is it for? Curious beginners, progressing pilots, experienced athletes. When should you come? +250 flyable days per year thanks to the Mediterranean climate. School branches: Paragliding school Nice and Paragliding school Var.
Founded in 2013, Ailéments was born out of a passion for paragliding. Today, it is a well-established school on the French Riviera and throughout the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, having trained hundreds of pilots and organised thousands of introductory flights.
Whether you're coming from Nice, Cannes, Grasse, or Marseille 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 views from the Alps to the Mediterranean from an altitude of 1,800m.
Workshop of paraglider revision On-site Aerotech, specialist workshop.
Regular club outings, discovery weekends in the PACA region, meetings between pilots from all over the region.
Local weather tips and spot sharing. Post-training follow-up For your first solo outings. Welcome to the family.
Pierrot and Pierre-Yves accompany you from the discovery flight to autonomous flights. State-certified (DEJEPS and BEES), with 19 years of experience in free flight, they are specialists in free flight sites in the South.
State-certified instructor, with 19 years of experience in free flight. Specialist in biplane flights and introductory training. His patience and his teaching make him the ideal guide for your first flights.
State-certified instructor, 31 years of free flight experience, expert in aerological conditions and distance flights. He oversees advanced training courses and supports pilots towards gaining independence.
Five formulas adapted to your level and goals. Whether you want to discover paragliding or progress towards independence, we have the course you need, at affordable 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 discover the activity and learn the basics. Theory, exercises, daily briefings and video debriefing after each flight.
The continuation of the initiation course: autonomy is built through several advanced training courses, first in calm conditions on the learning site. Active piloting and thermal flight, adapted to your level.
Exploring the southern flying sites (Gréolières, Gourdon, Roquebrune). Flying in different terrains (mountainous, coastal).
Exclusive partnerReturn trip by minibus from the school, to Gréolières: Only 6 seats available, Subject to availability.
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, from inflating the sail to waggas.
Choose your session for the year and book online — small groups, maximum 7 people (10 for the Dune du Pyla).
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 site is chosen according to the weather conditions, the students' level and the educational objectives. A rare diversity of air currents in France, between the Alps and the Mediterranean.
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 ascent, sea and mountain views.
Hilltop village located at an altitude of 1,080 m, 50 minutes from Nice. Panoramic views of the French Riviera.
Thermal site for advanced courses and cross-country flights. Classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France.
High-altitude site for varied aerological conditions. Ideal for exploring different flying atmospheres on an advanced course.
Take-off in the heart of the mountains, pre-Alpine landscapes – the perfect alternative when Gréolières is busy or unavailable.
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 (sea breeze).
Our courses take place with: approved equipment (Aerotech A1 school sails), safety equipment to standard requirements, supervised practice by state-qualified instructors.
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 in PACA with complete 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 5 years, internships from 12 years old. Max tandem weight 90 kg. No physical fitness required for introductory flight.
Free report on a date of your choice. Confirmation/report by SMS The day before. Over 250 flyable days per year in PACA thanks to the Mediterranean climate.
Courses Online registration in the above schedule; deposit of 25 % per wire transfer (no payment required for registration on the waiting list); balance settled on site on the first day. Christenings Payment on site, no fees to proceed as long as the flight has not taken place. Any questions? 06 87 68 71 90, By phone or WhatsApp.
Offer a Paragliding taster session gift voucher In PACA: 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 the cities of the PACA region, FFVL license, flight sites, rates, periods, weather.
Our Ailéments school is based in Gréolières in Alpes-Maritimes (06620), in the heart of the Préalpes d'Azur Regional Natural Park, in the PACA region.
We operate throughout PACA. Nice 45 min Cannes 50 min · Grasse 30 mins · Antibes 50 min · Monaco 1 hour 10 minutes Marseille 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The PACA region offers exceptional conditions: over 250 flyable days per year thanks to the Mediterranean climate, unique sea-to-mountain thermal effects, and significant elevation gains (1,000 m to 1,000 m).
Unrivalled Alpine-Mediterranean panoramas, close to Nice and the Côte d'Azur, numerous microclimates to suit your level.
Our instructors are State graduates (DEJEPS and BEES) and have been teaching since 2013: this is the diploma that authorizes the teaching of paragliding in France. The training takes place within the framework of the French Free Flight Federation, With an FFVL license mandatory for each trainee.
Our structure guarantees approved equipment and compliance with safety standards during free flight; each trainee flies with their FFVL license, which includes civil liability. For prevention and real risks, see our page Paragliding accident. For students aiming for autonomy: FFVL license mandatory.
Four main sites : Gréolières (1,800 m, main site, Southern Prealps), Gourdon (1080 m, thermal site).
Col de Bleyne (1,650 m, high-altitude site), Roquebrune Cap Martin (780 m, seaside). Site chosen according to weather, ability and teaching objectives.
Christenings From 5 years old (formula Child flight). Training courses : from age 12.
There is no maximum age for baptisms if the physical condition allows it; for internships, from 12 to 55 years old (over 55, we validate together by phone). Maximum weight 90 kg for biplane flights. Details The minimum age for paragliding.
Discovery course €260 (1 day) Introductory course 700 € (5 days, first solos) · Advanced training course £750 (5 days, thermal) · Southern discovery course £800 (5 days multi-site).
Affordable rates for a paragliding school, group of max 7 people, family atmosphere. Gift voucher available to offer.
Spring (March-June) Ideal conditions, stable weather. Summer Early morning flights are preferred. Autumn (Sept-Nov) Excellent time, fewer people, golden light. Winter Sunny days, sea view and Alps.
More than 250 flying days a year in PACA thanks to the Mediterranean climate.
Yes, and that's our difference: our sessions run all year round, winter included, when most French schools close from October to March.
The Préalpes d'Azur and the Côte d'Azur remain flyable in winter: no more dates availableand smaller groups, and a schedule that is always adapted to the conditions of the day.
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.
For the internships, it is nature that decides: the session is confirmed or postponed 4 days before The first day, and a day without flying, turns into theory and ground exercises.
In PACA, over 250 flying days per year. Daily weather analysis to optimise sessions.
4 reasons why hundreds of pilots in PACA have trusted us since 2013.
State-qualified instructors (DEJEPS and BEES), revised approved equipment by Aerotech, +6,000 volts carried out without serious accident. 5/5 on +1070 Google reviews.
Discovery 1 day £260, Initiation 5 days 700 € (★ best-seller), Advanced course 5 days 750 €, Discovering the South 5 days 800 €, Dune du Pyla 650 € (900 € with shuttle, subject to availability). Affordable prices, group of 7 max.
Gréolières (Pre-Alps), Gourdon (heat), Col de Bleyne (altitude), Roquebrune Cap Martin (seaside). A type of vegetation that is rare in France.
Exceptional conditions all year round. Free postponement in case of unfavourable weather. Family-run school, post-training support for your first solo outings in PACA.
