Soar over the French Riviera from the largest marina in Europe. State-qualified instructors with over 20 years of experience at flying sites across the Alpes-Maritimes. Tandem flights from €140, 45-50 min from Antibes.
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Antibes, a historic town between Nice and Cannes, is located 45 minutes from the site of paragliding from Gréolières. This exceptional spot, perched high up in 1,800 metres On the ridges of Cheiron, it offers a panoramic view over the entire French Riviera.
Gréolières is our main site: our school and our workshop are based in the village, right next to the landing field. We fly there all year round except from January to mid-February, with a panorama spanning sea and mountains — from Cap d'Antibes to the Mercantour.
Another option: the Gourdon site, 50 min away. And between two flights, discover what to do in Antibes or canyoning near Antibes in the Gorges du Loup.
Between take-off at 1,800 m on the Cheiron and landing in a meadow, it’s up to 1,000 metres of elevation gain and flights lasting 10 to 60 minutes depending on the package. The contrast is what makes the experience so appealing: you swap the Antibes seaside for the vast spaces of the hinterland, before finding, from the sky, the Cap d'Antibes and the whole bay.
This guide : take-off sites, the panorama, the packages, the procedure and the complete FAQ.
Two mountain sites in the backcountry, chosen the day before according to the weather and confirmed by SMS. The journey, through the Gorges du Loup, is part of the adventure.
Cheiron ridges, flights all year round except from January to mid-February. School and workshop based in the village, right next to the landing field (natural meadow).
Stunning views stretching from the sea to the mountains, from Cap d'Antibes to Mercantour.
50 min from Antibes, take-off from one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.
Direct view of the Gorges du Loup and the coast. Held due to the day's meteorological conditions.
Why two mountain sites rather than a coastal take-off? Because the aerology inland is nothing like that of the coast: south-facing slopes, steady breezes and over 250 flyable days a year. This vertical drop, up to 1,000 m depending on the take-off, turns a simple hop into a real journey above the ridges — accessible from your very first flight, as well as for anyone who then wants to learn to pilot.
The spot attracts enthusiasts from all over the bay, from Nice, Cannes or Grasse as much as Antibes. And the day readily extends to the seaside: a stroll on the Cap d'Antibes, the old town and its Provençal market, the Picasso museum, or the beaches of Juan-les-Pins. To marry the sensations of altitude with the gentle pace of life on the peninsula. From the Var, see our tandem paragliding page for the Var.
Families, couples, friends or solo thrill-seekers: the tandem flight adapts to every profile. Children discover flying from the age of 5, gently in the morning; the most daring book the acrobatics; those curious about piloting carry on with a course at Gréolières. Many visitors to Antibes make it a highlight of their stay on the Riviera — between a morning at Marineland with the family, the Juan-les-Pins jazz festival or a day on the beaches, the flight adds that extra touch of adventure the postcard never shows. And since you only pay for your tandem flight once you have landed, with no upfront payment or commitment, all you need to do is pick your date and let yourself be carried over the French Riviera, where the peninsula finally reveals its full outline — a panorama you would never suspect from the beach.
From Cap d'Antibes to the Cheiron ridges: a taste of what awaits you on your first flight. Souvenir video option available (+ €30), included in the Prestige and Educational flights.
From take-off, the scene changes: the ground recedes, silence descends, and the Antibes peninsula appears in the distance — Port Vauban, the Cap, the Lérins Islands resting on the Mediterranean. The onboard video, filmed by your instructor, captures every moment of the flight, from the great leap to the gentle landing. The perfect memory to relive and share once you're back.
From gentle child fares to long-haul premium flights, an option for tandem flight For every desire. All-inclusive prices: equipment, instructor, insurance.
Each package caters to a different wish. The Child flight (morning, 8-10 am, calm air) gently introduces the youngest to flying; the Ascending flight, our best-seller, uses the Cheiron's thermals for a real ride — spirals and wingovers optional. The Educational flight (45 min to 1 h, from age 12, video included) opens the door to piloting (reading thermals, take-off technique, debriefing). In winter, Ski paragliding takes off with skis on from Gréolières 1400 (from age 10), while the Prestige flight stretches the pleasure to up to an hour in the air, HD and 4K video included — and the paragliding + canyoning combo fills the day with thrills.
A straightforward and reassuring experience, supervised from start to finish by your state-qualified instructor. The location (Gréolières or Gourdon) will be confirmed by text message the day before.
SMS with the chosen site, the GPS point of the meeting and the time according to the weather.
45 to 50 minutes from Antibes via the D2085 or D3, through the hilltop villages.
Safety instructions, harness, helmet. A few running steps into the wind and you are flying.
Contemplation, thermals or acrobatics of your choice, then a gentle landing in a meadow.
Once in the air, you lead the dance: you can take control for a few moments, request acrobatics, or simply enjoy the silence. The instructor will finish with a debrief and give you the video if you chose it. No preparation needed: a few running steps are enough for take-off, and the flight adapts to your mood, from a gentle stroll to more thrilling sensations.
Almost all year round, you can fly above Antibes. Spring and autumn are the most consistent, summer is best enjoyed first thing in the morning (the air is cooler at altitude), and winter lends itself to ski paragliding. The meeting is confirmed the day before by SMS, depending on the weather, and rescheduling is free: you only pay for your flight once you've landed, never in advance.
Not a tourist factory: Ailéments is a family-run school, founded by enthusiasts, with over 20 years of flying experience. Recent equipment, checked every season at the village workshop.
Over 10,000 flights completed without serious accident, +1291 5/5 reviews. Free weather rescheduling, payment on site after the activity, no upfront fees.
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Gréolières: 45 min, take-off at 1,800 m. Gourdon: 50 min, about 1,100 m.
Route via Gorges du Loup, GPS sent by SMS the day before.
The controlled airspace From Nice Airport, you are not permitted to fly directly over the coast.
From our mountain sites, the Cap d'Antibes and Port Vauban are visible in the distance, and the Mediterranean Sea stretches out beneath your feet to the horizon.
Over 250 flyable days a year. Spring: stable, fewer people. Summer: early morning or late afternoon flights. Autumn: golden light. Winter: exceptional visibility.
To Gréolières: 45 min via the D2085 then the D2. To Gourdon: 50 min via the D3. A scenic road through the hilltop villages.
At Gréolières, parking at the landing field and an Ailéments 4x4 ride up to take-off (about 20 min).
From 5 years with the option Child flight, in the morning (8 am-10 am), sensations measured.
Over 60, we check together by phone. Details: minimum age for paragliding.
90 kg (Tandem equipment certification). Close to the limit? Contact us to discuss it.
Even in summer, it's cooler in 1 800 m At sea level: closed shoes, long trousers, windbreaker jacket, light wool jumper.
We provide the approved helmet and the comfortable harness.
Free rescheduling to another date that we will offer you, no charge as long as the flight has not taken place. Confirmation or postponement by SMS the day before.
Yes: a gift card valid for 1 year, with no extension, the recipient chooses their date, for a Child, Ascending or Prestige flight. Order it online on our gift voucher page.
Yes, option GoPro video + €30 (included in the Prestige and Educational flights), filmed by your instructor: takeoff, panoramas, landing.
Yes: taster course, progressive piloting, pilot certificate training with personalised support. See our paragliding courses.
4 key points for your flight over the French Riviera.
Gréolières (1,800 m, school right by the landing field) or Gourdon (50 min, listed village). Site confirmed by text the day before.
Child flight 100 € (from age 5), Ascendant 140 € ★ (from age 7), Prestige 250 € (from age 12), combo 190 €/person. Max 90 kg.
The coast is not flyable (Nice airspace) but the sea-mountain panorama from Le Cheiron is exceptional. +250 flyable days per year.
DEJEPS and BEES instructors, over 10,000 flights without a serious accident. Combine it with canyoning near Antibes on the same day.
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