Treat yourself to an unforgettable tandem flight over the Caussols plateau and its astronomical observatory. State-qualified instructors with over 20 years of experience at the Gréolières site — 30 minutes away. Tandem flights from €140.
Caussols · 1,130 m
Caussols is a village perched at 1,130 metres on a limestone plateau. Located 30 minutes from the Gréolières free-flight site, it is the ideal starting point for discovering paragliding above the Préalpes d'Azur.
The Gréolières, on the ridges of Cheiron, is our main site: take-off at 1,800 metres, exceptional conditions, and a panoramic view over the plateau and its karst formations.
A detail that changes everything: the sky over Caussols is renowned for its clarity — which is why the CERGA observatory was set up there in 1974. From the air, you see its white domes from an entirely different angle.
Caussols has a fine advantage: perched at 1,130 m on its limestone plateau, the village is 30 minutes from Gréolières. There, you get up to 1,000 m of vertical drop and flights of 10 to 60 minutes over the Préalpes d'Azur.
This guide : the takeoff site, the plateau seen from the sky, the options, the procedure and the complete FAQ.
You're already at altitude: Gréolières is 30 minutes away. Meet at the landing field, at the school, then an Ailéments 4x4 ride up to take-off (about 20 min).
Reached in 30 minutes via the D12: stunning views over the plateau and the valley along the way.
Take-off on the south face of the Cheiron, most of our flights, flying all year round except from January to mid-February.
The karst plateau and its sinkholes, a sky renowned for its clarity — the reason the CERGA observatory was set up here in 1974, at 1,270 m.
Sees white domes they hover at an angle few people know.
Flying from Caussols is almost like playing at home: you're already at altitude, in a landscape of karst and sinkholes beneath a sky renowned for its clarity. A south-facing aspect, steady breezes and over 250 flyable days a year make Gréolières, 45 minutes away, a gentle site for a first experience and a rewarding one for progressing.
Before or after your flight, the tray offers a world of discoveries: the Calern Observatory (CERGA) and its white domes, the hiking trails between karst pavements and dolines, or the perched villages in the surrounding area. 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.
Karst, sinkholes and observatory domes: a glimpse of what awaits you on your tandem flight. Souvenir video option available (+€30), included in the Prestige and Educational flights.
Karst formations, sinkholes and the observatory’s domes: as soon as you take off, the Caussols plateau reveals itself from an angle few people have seen. The on-board camera, held by your instructor, captures the big jump, the turns over the ridges and the gentle landing. An HD memory to relive and share once you’re back home.
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 simple and reassuring experience, guided from start to finish by your state-certified instructor. Appointment confirmed by SMS the day before.
SMS with the GPS point for the appointment and the time according to the weather.
From Caussols, Gréolières is 30 minutes away — and you're already at 1,130 m.
Safety instructions, harness, helmet. A few running steps into the wind and you are flying.
The plateau and observatory beneath your feet, then gently set down 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 at 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. Your flight slot is confirmed the day before by text message — which is invaluable when you’re travelling from Caussols — 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 worries: no experience required; the instructor takes care of everything; you just have to run a few meters facing the wind and then sit down in the harness. Children fly from the age of 5, people prone to vertigo are often the most surprised (the sensation is not like a twinge), and everyone chooses their own intensity, from a leisurely stroll to acrobatics. We come as a family, as a couple, among friends, or for a hen party — groups take advantage of dedicated slots. And those who catch the virus extend their training with a course leading to the certificate.
All in all, from Caussols, paragliding at Gréolières means the great outdoors 30 minutes from home: a karst plateau beneath your feet and long flights over the Préalpes d'Azur. All that's left is to choose your package and book your date.
Not a tourist factory: Ailéments is a family-run school, based in Gréolières right by the landing field, the village next door to Caussols. State-qualified instructors, equipment checked every season at the workshop.
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Gréolières, 30 minutes away: meet at the landing field, at the school, then a 4x4 ride up to take-off, at 1,800 m on the south face of the Cheiron, with a direct view of the plateau and its karst formations.
GPS sent by SMS the day before.
The CERGA observatory is clearly visible in flight. Built in 1974 at 1,270 m, it owes its location to the clarity of the Caussols sky.
Its white domes appear from an entirely different angle, nestled in the heart of the plateau.
Exceptional microclimate: over 250 flyable days per year. Winter-spring: regular ascents. Summer: morning flights. Autumn: golden light on the Pre-Alps.
Gréolières is 30 minutes away, and you're already at 1,130 m. A scenic route, parking at the landing field, then a 4x4 ride up to take-off.
From 5 years with the option Child flight at €100, in the morning (8 am-10 am).
Over 60, we check together by phone. Details: minimum age for paragliding.
90 kg (certification of the tandem equipment). Close to the limit? Contact us and we will find a solution together.
Even in summer, be prepared for the cold: closed shoes, long trousers, a windbreaker, and a jumper. Approved helmet and harness provided.
Free rescheduling to another date that we will offer you. Nothing to pay until the flight has taken place. SMS confirmation or postponement the day before.
Absolutely: a gift card valid for one year, with no extension, for a Child, Ascending or Prestige flight, to order online on our gift voucher page.
Yes, there is a GoPro video option at +€30 (included in the Prestige and Educational flights): take-off, flights over the plateau, landing. HD file transferred after the flight.
Yes: discovery courses, progressive piloting, pilot certificate training. See our paragliding school — and extend it with a hike on the plateau.
4 key points for your flight over the limestone plateau.
Caussols is already at 1,130 m — Gréolières (1,800 m) is 30 minutes away.
The sky over Caussols is renowned for its clarity: you fly over the white domes of Calern (1,270 m) from an entirely different angle.
Child flight 100 € (from age 5), Ascendant 140 € ★ (from age 7), Prestige 250 € (from age 12), combo 190 €/person. Max 90 kg.
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