Experience an unforgettable tandem paragliding flight from Gréolières, our main site in the Préalpes d'Azur. State-qualified instructors, over 20 years of experience at this exceptional spot, where most of our flights take place. Tandem flights from €140.
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Gréolières is our historic site, where it all began for Ailéments. Perched at an altitude of 800 metres in the Pré-Alps of Azur Regional Nature Park, this authentic village is the ideal starting point to discover the paragliding.
Take-off is from the Cheiron ridges, at 1,800 metres above sea level. This free-flight site is renowned for its regular thermal lift and its fully south-facing orientation. Coming from Cannes or Grasse, you drive through the Gorges du Loup — the journey is already part of the adventure.
The landing field is in the Loup valley, right next to our school. In winter, the Gréolières 1400 resort even lets you combine skiing and paragliding. Our main flying sites are less than an hour from the coast. Coming from another town in the PACA region? See all our flying locations.
Between take-off on the Cheiron ridges and landing in the Loup valley, you have up to 1,000 metres of vertical drop: flights of 10 to 60 minutes depending on the package you choose, gentle for a first tandem flight or more playful for thrill-seekers. Flyable more than 250 days a year, Gréolières is a site as reassuring for beginners as it is rewarding for those who want to progress.
This guide: why fly at this site, the packages, how a flight works, the full FAQ.
An exceptional take-off on the Cheiron ridges, consistent conditions, and a school right at the foot of the landing field.
Take-off on the crêtes du Cheiron, south-facing, regular thermal uplifts. Landing in the Loup valley, next to the school.
This is where we fly most of the time Our instructors know every gust of wind and every thermal on this site, with over 20 years of experience.
A renowned flying site in the Alpes-Maritimes, flyable most of the year thanks to its microclimate.
Ideal conditions in winter and spring, early morning flights in summer, golden light in autumn over the Pre-Alps.
Ailéments' original site, Gréolières is also one of the great free-flight spots of the Préalpes d'Azur: fully south-facing, with steady valley breezes and reliable thermal lift. It is this consistency that led us to set up our school here, right by the landing field — our state-qualified instructors take off here, with over 20 years of experience, and read every cycle of the day, from the calm, scenic morning flight to the stronger thermals of the afternoon. Independent pilot? A paragliding shuttle takes you from the landing field up to the site's take-offs.
Less than an hour from the coast, Gréolières is the meeting point for free-flight enthusiasts from all over the French Riviera: people come up from Nice, Cannes, Antibes or Grasse for the day, often combining the flight with a swim or a hike in the hinterland. Beginners looking for a first tandem flight, families, couples and pilots in training all find their flight here: the site suits a relaxed morning flight as well as learning to pilot and more committed sensations. It is precisely this versatility, together with mild weather, that has made it the heart of Ailéments' activity since 2013. People from the Var make the trip too: see our paragliding Sainte-Maxime page.
Not sure where to start from? See all the flying sites Ailéments uses in PACA, with the driving time from each town.
Crêtes du Cheiron, vallée du Loup, Mediterranean on the horizon: a glimpse of what awaits you on our historic site. Souvenir video option available (+€30), included in the Prestige and Educational flights.
From your very first running steps, the ground disappears and silence descends: beneath your feet, the ridges of the Cheiron, the Gorges du Loup, and, in the distance, the Mediterranean glide by. The onboard video, filmed by your instructor, records every moment – the take-off, the wide turns above the Loup valley, the gentle landing. Perfect for reliving the flight and sharing it long after you've returned to earth.
From a gentle Child flight to a long Prestige flight, a tandem paragliding flight option for every wish. All-inclusive prices: equipment, instructor, insurance.
In detail: the Ascending flight, our best-seller, makes the most of the lift along the Cheiron ridges — spirals and wingovers optional for thrill-seekers. The Child flight is scheduled in the morning when the air is calm, with an instructor trained to look after young children: a chance to spot the local wildlife, chamois and roe deer, from the sky. The Educational flight (45 min to 1 h, video included) is open to everyone from age 12: reading thermals, correcting technique and a personalised debrief. In winter, Ski paragliding takes off with skis on from the slopes of Gréolières 1400 (red-run level, from age 10), and the paragliding + canyoning combo brings together the flight and a canyon descent for a day of 100% thrills.
A simple, reassuring experience, supervised from start to finish by your state-qualified instructor. Meet at the landing field, at the Ailéments school, ride up to the Cheiron by 4x4, fly, and land right next to the school.
A text message with the time, depending on the weather. Meet at the Gréolières landing field, at the Ailéments school.
From the landing field up to the take-off on the Cheiron ridges: about 20 minutes in an Ailéments 4x4, on a track closed to other vehicles.
Safety instructions, harness, helmet. A few running steps into the wind and you are flying.
Contemplation, thermals or sensations, depending on how you feel, then a gentle landing in the Grand-Pré.
During the flight, you can take the controls for a few moments if you fancy it; for the more adventurous, sensations are available on request, depending on how you feel. On landing in the Grand-Pré, your instructor takes the time for a debrief and gives you your video if you chose it. No prior experience or specific fitness level is needed: being able to take a few running steps at take-off is enough, and every flight is adapted to your wishes, from a contemplative glide to stronger sensations.
Not a tourist factory: a family-run school, set right at the foot of the Gréolières landing field. Our state-qualified instructors have over 20 years of experience and the equipment is 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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Meet at the landing field, at the Ailéments school, about 50 minutes from Nice (via the Gorges du Loup) and 50 minutes from Cannes (via Grasse and the Gorges du Loup) — the drive is already part of the adventure.
Parking at the landing field; the ride up to take-off is in an Ailéments 4x4 (about 20 min), on a track closed to other vehicles. GPS coordinates sent by text message the day before.
This is our Historic site. South-facing, consistent thermals, 360° views of the French Riviera and the Mercantour.
We do most of our tandem flights here: conditions are favourable for most of the year.
Exceptional microclimate: over 250 flyable days per year. Winter and spring: regular ascents, exceptional visibility. Summer: early morning or late day flights. Autumn: golden light on the Pre-Alps.
From 5 years with the option Child flight at €100, in the morning between 8 and 10 am when the air is calm.
Over 60, we check together by phone. Details: minimum age for paragliding.
90 kg, limit determined by the certification of the tandem equipment. If you are close to this limit, contact us to discuss it.
Even in summer, pack warm clothes: it's always cooler at take-off 1 800 m. Closed shoes, long trousers, windbreaker jacket and a light jumper.
We supply the approved helmet and harness.
Free rescheduling to another date that we will offer you (strong wind, storm, rain). You pay nothing until the flight has taken place.
Confirmation or postponement SMS the day before.
Absolutely: the gift card is valid for one year, with no extension, for a Child, Ascending or Prestige flight. Order it online on our gift voucher page.
Yes, the GoPro video option, +€30 (included in the Prestige and Educational flights): take-off, flight over the ridges and the coast, landing. HD file transferred to your phone after the flight.
Yes, Gréolières is the ideal place to learn: tandem flights, progressive flying lessons, and licence training. See our paragliding school, placed at the bottom of the landing.
4 key points about our historic site in the Azur Alps foothills.
Take-off at 1 800 m On the ridges of Cheiron, facing due south, with regular ascents. Landing at the edge of the school, in the Loup valley.
Child flight 100 € (from age 5), Ascendant 140 € ★ (from age 7), Prestige 250 € (from age 12), combo 190 €/person. Max 90 kg.
Drive via the Gorges du Loup, parking at the landing field, GPS by text message the day before. 250+ flyable days a year, free rescheduling if the weather is unsuitable.
DEJEPS and BEES instructors, +10,000 flights with no serious accidents. Combo with the canyon du Loup and training courses on-site.
1,291+ 5-star reviews
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