Discover Monaco from the sky, from the Rock to the Casino. State-qualified instructors, over 20 years of experience at the Mont Gros free-flight site. Tandem flights from €140: in winter at Mont Gros with a landing on the beach, the rest of the year in the Loup valley, about 1 h 15 away.
Monaco · Mont Gros
In winter, the Principality of Monaco can be flown over by paragliding from Mont Gros: see our paragliding Roquebrune-Cap-Martin page.
The take-off at Mont Gros overlooks the Mediterranean and offers a bird's-eye view of Monaco. Here you fly over the sea, with a landing on the Golfe Bleu beach.
Site peculiarity: flights take place here from December to early March, when the landing strip is clear. The rest of the year, head Gréolières, our main site in the mountains. And between flights, discover what to do in Monaco.
At Mont Gros, take-off faces the Mediterranean: around 700 m of height difference, flights along the coast from December to early March, and a landing with your feet in the sand of the Golfe Bleu. The rest of the year, we head for Gréolières and its wide mountain spaces: two radically different settings for the same feeling of freedom, supervised by state-qualified instructors.
This guide : the Mont Gros website, a panoramic view of the Principality, package deals, how to get there and the full FAQ.
Gréolières and Gourdon, in the Loup valley, for most of our flights, about 1 h 15 from Monaco; in winter, Mont Gros for flying over the Principality (December to early March). This flexibility lets us fly very often.
Our main site, where the most of our flights School and workshop based in the village, by the landing.
Mountain flight, with views of the Mediterranean and the Mercantour. When the weather rules out Gréolières, Gourdon takes over; in winter, Mont Gros offers the flight over the Principality.
Take-off facing the Mediterranean, about 700 m of vertical drop, panorama over Monaco from the moment you take off. Landing on the Golfe Bleu beach.
From December to early March Solely — the beach is free outside of the summer season. Winter sunshine and optimal conditions in autumn-winter.
This dual base — the sea in winter, the mountains the rest of the year — is our real strength: when one site is grounded, the other often offers a flyable window. The right site is chosen according to the weather and confirmed the day before by text message, and as everywhere at Ailéments, rescheduling is free and payment is made on site, once the flight has taken place.
Many Monegasques and visitors to the Principality join us for this unique flight, often combined with a day on the Rock, a visit to the Oceanographic Museum or a stroll around Monte-Carlo. The neighbours are not left out: people also come to fly from Menton, Roquebrune or Nice, all close to the Principality.
From the Rock to the Casino, the Principality unfurls beneath your feet until you land on the beach of the Golfe Bleu. Souvenir video option available (+ €30), included in the Prestige and Educational flights.
From take-off over the sea, it's a huge thrill: the Rock, Port Hercules and its yachts, the Monte Carlo Casino parade beneath your feet, with the Italian coast as a backdrop. The onboard video, filmed by your instructor, captures every second – the lift-off over the waves, the turns above the Principality, the landing on the sand. A unique memory, impossible to reproduce from dry land.
From gentle child fares to long-haul premium flights, an option for tandem flight For every desire. All-inclusive prices: equipment, instructor, insurance.
All our packages are available at both sites, depending on the season. At Mont Gros, in winter, the Ascending flight (our best-seller) follows the coast facing the Principality, with wing-overs and 360° turns as options; the Child flight, in the morning, lets the youngest discover the sea from the sky. At Gréolières, the rest of the year, the Educational flight (45 min to 1 h, video included) introduces you to piloting (reading thermals, technique, debriefing) and Ski paragliding takes off on skis in winter. Everywhere, the Prestige flight stretches the flight to up to an hour, HD and 4K video included, and the paragliding + canyoning combo fills the day with thrills.
A simple and reassuring journey, with guidance from A to Z by your state-qualified instructor. Meet near the SNCF train station of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.
Text message with the meeting point (at the school in Gréolières, or near Roquebrune station in winter) and the time, depending on the weather.
Loup valley about 1 h 15 from Monaco by car, or by ride-hailing car (Uber).
Safety instructions, harness, helmet. A few running steps facing the sea and you fly.
Flyover of Monaco, wing-over or 360° on request, then landing at Golfe Bleu beach.
During the flight, you can take the controls for a few moments, ask for wing-overs or a 360°, or simply savour the panorama over the Principality. The instructor wraps up with a debrief and hands you the video if you chose it. No preparation is needed — a few running steps facing the sea are enough — and the gentle landing on the sand of the Golfe Bleu makes for a memorable finale.
The sea-view season is short but magical: from December to early March, when the Golfe Bleu beach is free of swimmers and the winter sun shows the Riviera at its best. The rest of the year, you'll find the more consistent conditions of Gréolières, in the mountains. In both cases, the flight is confirmed the day before depending on the weather, and rescheduling is free: you only pay for your tandem 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. 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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Take-off, Mont Gros, season, access, age, weight, clothing, weather, aerobatics, swimming, alternative site.
No, take-off is from Mont Gros, in the municipality of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.
The Principality is overflown and visible throughout the flight.
Most of our flights take off from Gréolières and Gourdon, in the Loup valley, about 1 h 15 from Monaco as from Menton.
In winter, we also take off from Mont Gros: around 700 m altitude and the same height difference.
Take-off facing the Mediterranean, panorama over Monaco from the moment you leave the ground.
From December to early March only The Blue Gulf landing beach is free outside of the summer season.
Winter sun on the French Riviera, optimal aerodynamic conditions in autumn and winter.
By car, allow about 1 h 15 to the Loup valley (Gréolières, Gourdon), where almost all our flights take place; without a car, you need a ride-hailing car (Uber). In winter, when we fly at Mont Gros, the meeting point is near Roquebrune-Cap-Martin SNCF station.
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 Depending on the conditions of the day, solutions can sometimes be found.
Closed shoes (no sandals despite the beach), long trousers, windbreaker jacket and a jumper.
Gloves and hat in winter, Sunglasses recommended.
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.
Yes, option GoPro video + €30 (included in the Prestige and Educational flights): take-off, flyover of Monaco, landing on the beach.
Absolutely: contemplative or dynamic flight with wing-over large oscillations) and 360° (tight turns), upon request at the briefing, if conditions allow. Included in all packages.
Yes: laid on the Blue Gulf beach, swimming for the brave (cool water in winter). Restaurants and cafes nearby, SNCF train station right next door.
Yes: Gréolières, our main site at 1,800 m. Mountain flying, views of the Mediterranean and the Mercantour, a wild setting. This flexibility lets us fly more than 250 days a year.
4 key points for your flight over the Principality.
A flight over the sea, landing on the Golfe Bleu beach. About 700 m above sea level and as much vertical drop, access by car or train.
The landing beach is clear outside summer. The rest of the year, head for Gréolières (1,800 m) — we fly very often.
Child flight 100 € (from age 5), Ascendant 140 € ★ (from age 7), Prestige 250 € (from age 12). Wing-over and 360° included on request. Max 90 kg.
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