Grasse and the surrounding area offer ideal conditions for paragliding. Situated between the sea and the mountains, the Grasse region is full of exceptional natural sites for hang-gliding. The location of the Côte d'Azur's first hills facing the sea and the Mediterranean climate make it an ideal playground for paragliders all year round. Paragliding in Grasse is a popular activity with the local tourist office.
There are a number of renowned paragliding sites within 30 minutes of Grasse, with a multitude of take-off points that make this region so special. Find out more:
All these sites are located in the Parc Naturel Régional des Préalpes d'Azur. The PNR is home to 47 communes, all of which have signed up to an approach that protects the environment while encouraging human activity in the area. It's only natural that Ailéments and its state-qualified instructors should make you aware of these values, while providing you with knowledge about the natural environment you're visiting.
While we were in the region, we took the opportunity to go paragliding with Ailements, and it was a great experience! Pierrot was very kind and reassuring, and communication was really easy. During the flight, he and Cedric took great care of us and gave us a wonderful experience! Thank you so much, we'll be going home with lots of memories!
Robin and Justine
My first paragliding flight with Pierrot, who managed to reassure me and give me one of the best moments of my life! An unforgettable experience!
Exceptional!!!
Thank you Pierrot for this magical moment. I highly recommend it. If you're looking for a passionate and ultra-professional paragliding instructor, he'll be able to guide you with expertise and safety. An unforgettable experience, in complete confidence, a must!
It couldn't be easier: just head for the gorges du loup then head back up towards Castellane or Digne les bains. At the end of the gorges du loups you'll find our little village of Gréolieres, nestling against the Cheiron mountain. If you go to the sites page on our website you will find the exact Gps point corresponding to your activity. The meeting point for paragliding is on the school car park at the edge of the paragliding landing area at the entrance to the village.
You can come to Gréolieres all year round except in JULY and AUGUST, when baptisms take place in Saint André les Alpes. In the Alpes Maritimes you can fly during the four seasons, the flights are different and so are the landscapes! Many of you think that nature activities only take place during the holidays, but we invite you to come along at weekends all year round. Nature experiences for all the family, it's original and above all it's a change of scenery!
Between the sea and the mountains with a Mediterranean climate, a mix of snow, sun, sea and mountains for your enjoyment.
We've developed different types of flight so that you can choose the experience that's right for you. For children aged 8 and over, we offer the discovery flight, which takes place early in the morning in very calm conditions, a pure dream for the little ones. For teenagers and adults looking for a thrill and to discover the activity, the ascent flight will be perfect. We stay in the air for around twenty minutes and exploit the updrafts generated by the sun. This flight is often available from 10.30am. We have more unusual packages, such as the prestige flight for long flights in the air, and a walk and flight package for hikers who want to discover the gliding sensations offered by paragliding. Don't hesitate to contact us so that together we can find what suits you best.
Are you on holiday in the 06 and looking for outdoor sports? Then you've come to the right place! At Ailéments, outdoor sports are a passion. We take pleasure every day, when conditions allow, in discovering our beautiful Alpes-Maritimes region:
Every season has its favourite sport:
All year round, we welcome you to Gréolières for paragliding first flights with a view of the Côte d'Azur and the town of Grasse, as well as for paragliding tuition. In spring, we're particularly keen to offer walk-and-fly packages and discovery flights, when the air is calm, allowing you to enjoy the tranquillity of the air and admire the splendid scenery.
To awaken all your senses when you're in the Grasse region, there's nothing like a visit to the Fragonard perfume workshops followed by an immersion in nature and the air with our paragliding packages.
At Fragonard, it's a pleasure for the sense of smell and sight. In the workshops, you'll discover how to make essences and then perfumes, with subtle blends to create the perfect alchemy to suit your tastes.
After this visit, go to Gréolières for a great first paragliding flight. Beforehand, we invite you to sample the local cuisine (but be careful not to eat too much before your flight!).
What follows is a magnificent experience in the skies above Grasse. The mountains and their ridges against the azure sky will awaken all your senses - you'll be in direct contact with the elements. What could be more stimulating than flying? The wind on your face, your eyes on the landscape and your body listening to the movements of the paraglider through the air. The paraglider becomes an extension of your body.
Many pilots neglect the sensations and rely instead on a small on-board instrument called a vario, which beeps to indicate when you are climbing into a thermal. But all you have to do is sharpen your senses - it's a learning process, but flying becomes much more intuitive and enjoyable. Come and enjoy this experience with our state-qualified instructors, a dynamic and smiling team for your greatest pleasure.
"Vibrez pays de Grasse", a fine slogan put forward by the Grasse Tourist Office. In the upper Grasse region, we offer a multitude of outdoor activities. On the Cheiron, we'll be taking you on a discovery tour of the paragliding to experience the thrill of flight Explore the mountains, the peaks and the summits. Admire the wildlife as it wakes up on our children's flights and soar with the vultures on our soaring flights.
This activity is safely accessible to almost everyone, with a few pre-requisites:
If these conditions are met, you'll be able to fully appreciate the experience: admire Grasse on the horizon as well as the entire Côte d'Azur, comfortably seated in your harness (not harnessed). The paraglider is connected to the harness by lines, and we are hooked up one behind the other - you are in front, with a front row seat to admire the landscape and enjoy maximum sensations. So don't wait any longer and come and experience the Grasse region with Ailéments, paragliding or canyoning.
Our customers have unforgettable memories of their flight experience in paragliding in Grasse and the Alpes-Maritimes. Many people describe their experience with the Ailéments/Gréolières combo as incredible, underlining the professionalism and passion of Pierre Yves, our state-qualified instructor. The first paragliding flights are regularly described as "just brilliant", with a pedagogical approach that instils confidence from start to finish.
Pierrot, appreciated for his clear explanations of all the handling and manoeuvres in flight, is often mentioned as being "at the top of his game". Many of our customers, such as Vicky and Sébastien, who came for a birthday, talk about the beauty of the site, with its great spot and superb view, as well as the perfect flying conditions in magnificent weather. The good humour that reigns during these moments of flight is also much appreciated, making the experience even more memorable for all participants, whether they are amateurs or enthusiasts of thrills in the air.
If you want to enjoy the extraordinary experience of paragliding in the Grasse region, you'll need some practical information. The main meeting point is at Gréolières, a charming village accessible from Grasse by heading towards the Gorges du Loup and then up towards Castellane or Digne-les-Bains. As you leave the gorges, you'll discover this picturesque spot nestling against the majestic Cheiron mountain. The paragliding landing site is at the entrance to the village, in the school car park, where we will be delighted to welcome you. For those travelling from further afield, the site is also accessible via the Route Napoléon through Saint Vallier de Thiey.
The practice of paragliding is possible all year round in the Alpes-Maritimes, with the exception of July and August when we will direct you to Saint André les Alpes. Each season offers different flying conditions and varied landscapes, from the Mediterranean coast to snow-capped peaks. Don't limit your experience to the school holiday periods - weekends often offer ideal conditions and quieter days to enjoy this aerial sport to the full.
We offer a range of packages to suit all abilities: the discovery flight is perfect for introducing children (aged 8 and over) to particularly calm morning conditions; the ascent flight will satisfy teenagers and adults in search of thrills by exploiting the thermal currents generated by the sun; the prestige flight will take you on great aerial ballads over the most beautiful landscapes in the Grasse region; while our atypical walking and flying package will delight hiking enthusiasts who want to combine physical exertion with aerial gliding. Our team of qualified instructors will be delighted to guide you towards the formula best suited to your physical condition and your expectations for this unforgettable moment in the air.
The adrenalin is pumping, your heart is racing as your feet finally leave the ground. The paraglider rises gently into the azure skies of Grasse, carried by the warm currents of air. Suspended between heaven and earthThis is a place of incredible vulnerability and power. A majestic silence envelops everything, broken only by the breath of the wind.
The panorama that unfolds is indescribably beautiful. Fields of lavender blossom like a crimson sea, gently undulating in the wind. Further on, olive groves stretch as far as the eye can see, their silvery leaves glinting in the sunlight. Beyond the green hills, the snow-capped Alps and the Mercantour rise majestically.
Navigating this idyllic landscape requires precise technical mastery of paragliding: constantly adjusting altitude and direction to follow invisible updrafts; anticipating each gust to minimise its impact on the glider; knowing when to turn or dive to avoid an obstacle or take advantage of a favourable current.
It's an aerial ballet where every movement counts, where every decision can radically change the trajectory and the experience. It's not just flying; it's navigating gracefully through a three-dimensional space with no apparent limits.
Despite the technical complexity, there's something incredibly liberating about the experience. Being out in nature, away from the noise and bustle of the city, offers a new perspective on the world around us. It's a time for introspection, contemplation and contemplation.
It couldn't be simpler: if you want to come and experience a experience nature and discover paragliding in the Grasse area, just give us a call. Our aim is to give you all the information you need and explain how our business works.
Don't be afraid, free flying is accessible to everyone. The important thing is to be able to run and not have any joint problems. After your call, we'll set a date for your first paragliding experience, and the day before you'll receive a text message telling you the meeting time and the GPS point where you need to get in the 4×4 to the take-off point.
If you're coming from Grasse, you'll be only 30 minutes away and can choose to go via the Gorges du Loup or Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey. Nature sets the pace, so it's up to her to decide whether or not you fly on the day you want.
The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region is bursting with spots for nature sports. Around the town of Grasse and in the vicinity of Mouans-Sartoux and La Roquette-sur-Siagne, you'll find some of the most beautiful take-off sites for paragliding:
Flights in the Grasse region are available all year round. With a Mediterranean climate, we can share our passion with you every day.
Situated in the Alpes-Maritimes, the town of Grasse offers a natural spectacle that leaves every visitor spellbound. Taking to the skies and contemplating this marvel from above becomes an unforgettable experience. an unforgettable paragliding experience.
Grasse, world-famous for its perfume, also boasts an exceptional panorama. The green, flower-filled hills unfold before the astonished eyes of paragliders as they soar towards the infinite.
Paragliding in Grasse is not just a simple aerial activity, it's also a total immersion in a breathtaking world where the scents of Provence mingle with colourful landscapes. The sensation of gliding through the air, carried by the wind, is accompanied by a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean coastline as far as the eye can see.
The technique of free flight is particularly well developed here: well-marked thermals for extended climbs, dynamic coastal winds for more athletic flights... Every moment spent in the air holds its share of technical and visual marvels.
Professional hang-gliding instructors will guide you with passion through this colourful aerial ballet. Their technical knowledge, combined with their love of the area, guarantees an experience rich in sensations and discoveries for amateurs and more experienced pilots alike.
Transforming yourself into a bird for the duration of a flight is undoubtedly the most poetic way to discover Grasse from a new angle.
Take to the skies over Grasse, a thousand-year-old city where history and nature live in harmony. As soon as you take off, the landscapes are revealed in all their splendour. The panorama stretches all the way to the Mediterranean Sea, offering breathtaking views of the Côte d'Azur coastline.
A paragliding flight takes in the green hills dotted with Provençal farmhouses and fields of fragrant flowers. You'll also fly over the silvery olive groves and golden vineyards for which this blessed region is famous.
Let your gaze wander over the horizon to discover the Alpine peaks still covered in snow despite the mild Mediterranean climate. It's a breathtaking natural spectacle that will give you a real sense of the majesty of the Provencal landscape.
Flying in Grasse isn't just a sport, it's a unique sensory experience that offers a whole new perspective on these idyllic and authentic landscapes.
Ailéments, based in the heart of the Préalpes d'Azur, offers you the chance to discover the Alpes-Maritimes on a paragliding and canyoning experience. Come and experience unforgettable moments in one of France's most beautiful paragliding areas.
