Fly over the Gorges du Loup and the Préalpes d'Azur from your medieval village. Two flying sites 20-30 minutes away, state-qualified instructors, over 20 years of experience. Views over the Cavillore plateau, St Barnabé and the whole French Riviera.
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Bar-sur-Loup, medieval village nestled in the heart of the Gorges du Loup, benefits from an ideal position for accessing the sites paragliding The Azures Pre-Alps. Two exceptional take-off sites await you in the immediate vicinity.
Gréolières, our main site on the Cheiron ridges, can be flown all year round except from January to mid-February, in the Regional Natural Park, with up to 1,000 metres of vertical drop. Our school is based in the village, right by the landing field.
Another site, Gourdon-Embarnier, is 30 minutes away via the D3 — with a direct view of your village. And the experience is unique: spotting your own house, the church and the gorges from above.
Nestled in the Loup valley, Bar-sur-Loup has a rare privilege: from the sky, you can pick out your very own valley. Gréolières is 20 minutes away, Gourdon-Embarnier 30 minutes — with up to 1,000 m of vertical drop at Gréolières and flights of 10 to 60 minutes over the Préalpes d'Azur.
This guide the two sites, the panoramic view of your valley, the packages, the itinerary and the complete FAQ.
Two sites close by: 15 and 20 minutes away. The choice depends on the day's conditions and is confirmed by text message the day before. Car-sharing possible.
Our main site on the Cheiron crests: greater elevation, longer flights, regular ascents, spectacular 360° view.
Flights all year round except from January to mid-February — for just 5 more minutes on the road.
30 minutes via the D3: take-off from Embarnier above Gourdon, with a direct view of Bar-sur-Loup and the gorges.
The opportunity to recognise your house, the church and the medieval village as seen from the sky.
Two sites close by, chosen according to the day's weather: Gréolières for the big vertical drop and long flights, Gourdon-Embarnier for a take-off from one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France. A south-facing aspect, steady breezes and over 250 flyable days a year: we fly here often.
The Loup valley is perfect for a lovely day out: the lavender and olive fields, the hilltop village of Gourdon, the Gorges du Loup and its waterfalls, or canyoning for the more adventurous. The neighbours are not to be outdone: people also come to fly from Vence.
What you discover up there always comes as a surprise: the Gorges du Loup winding below, the hilltop villages of the Pre-Alps, the Mediterranean on the horizon and, to the north, the often snow-capped peaks of the Mercantour. A 360° panorama between sea and mountains. And to round off the day, the hinterland has no shortage of ideas: listed villages, Provençal markets, a swim in a lake or a canyon descent in the nearby gorges.
Your valley as you have never seen it: a glimpse of what awaits you on your tandem flight. Souvenir video option available (+€30), included in the Prestige flight and the Educational flight.
Your valley as you’ve never seen it before: as soon as you take off, Bar-sur-Loup, Gourdon and the meandering Loup river come into view beneath your feet. The on-board camera, held by your instructor, captures the big jump, the turns and the gentle landing. An HD memory to relive and share.
From gentle child fares to long-haul premium flights, an option for tandem flight For every desire. All-inclusive prices: equipment, instructor, insurance.
As for packages, the price is the same for everyone. The Child flight (morning, from age 5) for a reassuring first time; the Ascending flight, our best-seller, for thermals and thrills; the Educational flight (45 min to 1 h, video included) to get a first taste of piloting; Ski paragliding in winter from Gréolières 1400; and the Prestige flight, a long flight with HD and 4K video included. Certified equipment, a state-qualified instructor and insurance are always included.
A straightforward and reassuring experience, supervised from start to finish by your state-qualified instructor. The location (Gourdon or Gréolières) 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.
20 mins to Gréolières via the Gorges du Loup, 30 mins to Gourdon via the D3.
Safety instructions, harness, helmet. A few running steps into the wind and you are flying.
Your valley seen from above, acrobatics as you choose, then a gentle landing back in the valley.
Once you’re in the air, you’re in control: take control Take a moment to try some aerobatics, or simply let yourself be carried along in silence. The instructor wraps up with a debriefing and hands you the video if you’ve opted for one. No preparation is needed — a few running steps at take-off are enough — and the flight can be tailored to suit everyone, from the most cautious to the most adventurous.
We fly Gréolières almost all year round: in spring and autumn for the most consistent thermals, early morning flights in summer, and on sunny days in winter. The flight slot is confirmed the day before by text message — which is invaluable when you’re coming from Bar-sur-Loup — and rescheduling is free of charge: you only pay for your flight once you’ve landed.
And what if it's your first flight? No need to worry: no experience is required, the instructor takes care of everything, and you simply run a few metres into the wind and then sit back in the harness. Children fly from age 5, people prone to vertigo are often the most surprised (it feels nothing like looking down a sheer drop), and everyone chooses their own intensity, from a gentle glide to acrobatics. People come as a family, as a couple, with friends or for a hen party — groups get dedicated time slots. And those who catch the bug carry on with a course all the way to the pilot certificate.
In short, from Bar-sur-Loup, paragliding means seeing your own valley from above: two sites 20 minutes away at most, long flights over the Préalpes d'Azur, and the pleasure of spotting your village from the sky. All that's left is to choose your package and book your date. Hosting friends from the Var? See our tandem paragliding page for the Var.
Not a tourist factory: Ailéments is a family-run school, based in Gréolières right by the landing field, 20 minutes from Bar-sur-Loup. State-qualified instructors, over 20 years of flying in the valley. Equipment checked every season at the 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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Locations, routes, Gréolières vs Gourdon, season, village from the air, age, weight, outfit, weather, video, activities.
Gréolières: 20 min, take-off at 1,800 m (recommended for a bigger vertical drop). Gourdon-Embarnier: 30 min, about 1,100 m.
Site chosen according to the weather, GPS by SMS the day before.
Gréolières: 20 min via the Gorges du Loup. Gourdon: 30 min via the D3. Parking at the landing field in Gréolières; car-sharing is easy if you come as a group.
Uphill gradient (up to 1,000 m compared to 700 m), longer flights, more regular uplifts, an even more spectacular 360° view — for an extra 5 minutes of driving.
+250 flying days per year. Spring: nature in bloom. Summer: morning flights. Autumn: magnificent colours. Winter: exceptional visibility of the snow-covered peaks.
Absolutely! Since Gourdon: Direct view of Bar-sur-Loup and the Gorges. From Gréolières: a panoramic view of the valley.
Recognise your home, the church, the medieval village — a unique perspective on the Gorges you know from below.
From age 5 with the Child flight option, in the morning (8–10 am). Over 60, we check together by phone. Perfect for a family outing. Details: minimum age for paragliding.
90 kg (Tandem equipment certification). Close to the limit? Contact us to discuss it.
Closed-toe shoes, long trousers, a windbreaker and a light jumper — it’s cooler at higher altitudes, especially at Gréolières. Sunglasses are recommended. Helmet and harness provided.
Free rescheduling to another date that we will offer you, nothing to pay until the flight has taken place. SMS the day before - total flexibility for village residents.
Yes, option GoPro video + €30 (included in the Prestige and Educational flights): take-off, panoramas, Bar-sur-Loup from the sky, landing. HD file transferred to your phone.
Online 24/7, or by phone and WhatsApp. Confirmation within 4 hours. Gift voucher valid for 1 year.
Yes: canyoning in the Gorges du Loup (just next door), flying courses at the school.
4 key points for your flight over the Loup Valley.
Gourdon 30 mins away (direct view of the village), Gréolières 20 mins away (recommended, longer flights).
Recognise your house, the church and the Gorges du Loup From above – Le Rouret and Opio in the panorama, lavender and olive trees below.
Child flight 100 €, Ascendant 140 € ★, Prestige 250 €, combo 190 €/person with the canyon du Loup Just next door.
DEJEPS and BEES instructors, +10,000 flights without serious accident. Free weather rescheduling, carpooling possible between neighbours.
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