Ailéments, your FFVL-labelled school Accessible from the Var region (1 hour 15 minutes from Fréjus, 1 hour 45 minutes from Toulon). Courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels from €260, at the Gréolières, Gourdon and Roquebrune sites. DEJEPS-qualified instructors since 2013, with over 1,070 5/5 reviews.
Stage FFVL · Var 83Accessories, this is your paragliding school certified by the FFVL accessible from anywhere Var (83). Christenings, training courses, progression to autonomy: our state-qualified instructors have been accompanying you since 2013 at the best sites for free flight the Pre-Alps of the Azure Coast.
Based in Gréolières in the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes, our team will show you Gréolières, Gourdon and Roquebrune Cap Martin. From the Var: 1 hour 15 minutes ago Fréjus, 1h30 from Draguignan, 1h45 from Toulon, 2h from Le Lavandou. See our dedicated page Paragliding Var.
You 1-Day Discovery Course at €260 at Discover the South 5-Day Tour for €800, we offer four packages tailored to your level. For one-week courses, we offer shared accommodation (one person per room) to avoid daily commuting from the Var, or single first paragliding experience per day.
Who is it for? Curious minds, developing pilots, experienced athletes. Why not fly in the Var? The best ski schools in the region are located in the Préalpes d'Azur, just 1 to 1½ hours from your home. Ailéments branches: Paragliding school Nice and Paragliding school PACA.
Founded in 2013, Ailéments was born out of a passion for paragliding. As a well-established school on the French Riviera, we regularly welcome students from the Var region who are looking for the best paragliding sites in the area.
Whether you're coming from Fréjus, Toulon, Hyères or Saint-Tropez 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 Parc Naturel des Préalpes d'Azur. Panoramic view of the Mediterranean from an altitude of 1,800 m.
Workshop of paraglider revision On-site Aerotech, specialist workshop.
For week-long internships, Partner hosting at Gréolières to avoid the daily commute from the Var.
Accommodation group booking possible, to be organised together when booking. Post-training follow-up for your first solo outings.
Pierrot and Pierre-Yves will guide you from discovery flights to solo flights. They are DEJEPS qualified, with over 25 years of experience each, and are specialists in the sites of the Southern Prealps.
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 best school sites in the region are in the Préalpes d'Azur, 1-1.5 hours from the Var. The site is chosen according to weather conditions, the students' level, and educational objectives.
At the heart of Parc Naturel des Préalpes d'Azur, at 1:15-1:30 AM from Var. Ideal practice flight Breathtaking Alpine landscapes for learning.
This is where it happens the majority of our internships Introductory flights. 700m altitude gain.
Perched village at an altitude of 1,080 m, 1 hour 15 mins - 1 hour 30 mins from the Var. Panoramic view over the French Riviera.
Thermal site for advanced courses and distance flying. Most Beautiful Villages of France.
Facing the Mediterranean, 1-1.15 hours from the Var. Spectacular landscapes 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 to prepare for your internship with peace of mind from the Var.
1-2 hours from the Var. For 5-day courses, Partner hosting up to Gréolières. Avoid daily commuting and make the most of your learning.
Flight from 4 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. +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 To a Varois: 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 Var, flying sites, accommodation, prices, FFVL approval, weather.
Our Ailéments school is based in Gréolières in the Alpes-Maritimes, accessible from the Var by 1h to 2h depending on your starting point.
Journey time : Fréjus / Saint-Raphaël 1 hour 15 minutes Saint-Tropez 1 hour 30 minutes Draguignan 1 hour 30 minutes Toulon 1 hour 45 minutes Hyères 2 hours.
The best flight school sites in the region are found in the Maritime Alps Prealps : Gréolières (1,800 m), Gourdon (1,080 m), Roquebrune Cap Martin (780 m).
The Var does not have a quality training site of comparable standard. This is why our trainees from the Var join our sites in the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes.
Fréjus / Saint-Raphaël 1 hour 15 minutes Saint-Tropez 1 hour 30 minutes Draguignan 1 hour 30 minutes Toulon 1 hour 45 minutes Hyères 2 hours.
The One-week workshops (Initiation, Improvement, Discovery of the South) allow for on-site accommodation to be arranged, avoiding daily back-and-forth travel.
Yes, we will direct you to Partner accommodation in Gréolières and the surrounding area to avoid daily commutes from the Var.
Group accommodation is possible for 5-day internships, to be organised with us when booking. Ideal for Var residents on an introductory internship.
Yes, Ailéments is a school certified by the FFVL (French Federation of Free Flight) since 2013. Our instructors are state-qualified (DEJEPS and BEES).
Our structure guarantees approved equipment, RC insurance included, and compliance with free flight safety standards. For prevention and real risks, see our page Paragliding accident. Students aiming for independence: Pilot's licence and FFVL licence.
Discovery course €260 (1 day) Introductory course $690 \, \text{\textsterling}$ (5 days, first solos) Advanced training course £750 (5 days, thermal) · Southern discovery course £800 (5 days multi-site).
Identical prices regardless of your home department. Gift voucher available to offer.
Christenings : from 4 years old (formula Child flight). Training courses : from age 12.
No maximum age if physical condition permits. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Details on The minimum age for paragliding.
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 (essential to avoid an unnecessary journey from the Var).
Over 250 flyable days per year in the region.
4 reasons why Var residents have been joining us at our sites in the Alpes-Maritimes since 2013.
Monitors DEJEPS, approved equipment serviced by Aerotech, third-party liability insurance included, +6,000 volts Without serious accident. 5/5 on +1070 Google reviews.
Gréolières (Pre-Alps), Gourdon (thermal), Roquebrune Cap Martin (Seaside). The best school sites in the region.
Discovery 1 day £260, Beginners’ Course (5 days) €690 (★ best-seller), Advanced Course (5 days) €750, Southern France Discovery Course (5 days) €800. Partner accommodation (1 double room, 1 twin room) for one-week courses.
Not a tourist trap. Club outings, discovery weekends, Post-training follow-up For your first solo flights. Welcome to the Southern Flyer family.
