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Paragliding Baptism in Nice : Your First Tandem Flight on the Côte d'Azur

Feel like flying? Treat yourself to an unforgettable first paragliding experience between the Mediterranean Sea and the Mercantour mountains.
Accessible from the age of 4, no experience required: our qualified instructors take care of everything!

★★★★★ 5 stars out of 676 reviews

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WHY US?

Why choose Ailéments for your first paragliding experience?

Dreaming of flying over the Côte d'Azur?

At Ailéments, we make this dream accessible to everyone: children from the age of 4, adults of all ages, sports enthusiasts or not.

You don't need any experience or particular physical condition, just the ability to run without joint problems! From our site in Gréolières, 45 minutes from Nice, you'll take off at an altitude of 1400 metres to admire an exceptional panorama from Monaco to Cannes.

Our state-qualified instructors, who have been passionate about their profession for 19 years, will be with you from start to finish. Ready for the experience?

Choose your package and book your flight.

OUR FLAGSHIP ACTIVITIES

Our christening packages

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Child flight

From €100

The perfect way to introduce youngsters to the magic of paragliding! Suitable for 4 to 6 year-olds, this two-seater flight takes place in the morning between 8am and 10am, when the air is calm and conditions perfect for a first flight in complete serenity.

What's included :

  • Smooth tandem flight with a qualified instructor
  • Full equipment supplied (helmet, harness)
  • A fun, child-friendly safety briefing
  • Discover the local fauna (chamois, roe deer)
  • 4×4 transport to take-off
  • Civil liability insurance
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Vol Ascendant - Best Seller ⭐

From €140

Our customers' favourite formula!

This paragliding experience offers you the perfect balance between flight time and thrills. Your experienced pilot uses thermals to help you gain altitude and prolong the pleasure.

What's included :

  • Thermal or dynamic flight depending on conditions
  • You can fly with your own instructor
  • Gentle acrobatics on request (or contemplative flight if you prefer)
  • Panoramic view of the hilltop villages and the sea
  • 4×4 transport and full briefing
  • Civil liability insurance
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Prestige flight

From €250

Thrills and spills!

The ultimate experience for adrenalin lovers! This cross-country flight takes you along the crests of the Cheiron to the village of Coursegoules.

360° panoramic views of the Mercantour and Monaco, with spirals and candles for a guaranteed thrill ride.

What's included :

  • Long flights over the peaks
  • Acrobatic figures (spirals, chandelles, wing-overs)
  • HD video included (SD card supplied)
  • 360° view from Monaco to Cannes
  • Personalised VIP support
  • Civil liability insurance
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COMBO DAY PACKAGE

180€

Paragliding in the morning + Canyoning in the afternoon
The ultimate Côte d'Azur experience with Pierrot!

Optional
Of course, that's what it's all about!

+15 000
flights made

★ 5/5
out of 500+ reviews

Christening
from €90

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WHO IS IT FOR?

Give the gift of an unforgettable moment!

A birthday, an EVJF/EVG, Christmas or just a desire to please? A paragliding experience is the perfect gift to surprise your nearest and dearest.

Our gift vouchers are :

Group and event packages :

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MY FIRST PARAGLIDING EXPERIENCE

What is a first paragliding experience?

first paragliding experience (also known as a tandem flight) is your first experience of free flight.

Comfortably installed in a harness facing the landscape, you take off in tandem with a state-qualified instructor who takes care of everything: take-off, piloting and landing. All you have to do is enjoy!

At Ailéments, your baptism will take place from the Gréolières site, at 1400 metres above sea level on the Cheiron mountain.

Take-off is a gentle affair: a few steps into the wind and you're in the air, flying over the Côte d'Azur between the Mediterranean Sea and the peaks of the Mercantour.

No skills required You don't have to be athletic or afraid of heights.

Your instructor will adapt the flight to your wishes: Contemplative to enjoy the scenery, or thrilling if you're an adrenaline junkie!

THE CONDITIONS

Who can take a first paragliding lesson?

Tandem paragliding is accessible to almost everyone! Here are the conditions: 

Age

Weight

Contraindications

Physical condition

But that doesn't mean you can't fly

YOUR FLIGHT WITH AILÉMENTS

How does a first paragliding experience work?

Don't worry, we'll explain everything! Your experience starts the day before:

The day before the flight : You will receive a Confirmation SMS with the GPS location of the meeting point and the exact time depending on the weather

D-Day:

  1. Appointments at the indicated point (school car park in Gréolières Village, the GPS point will be indicated by SMS the day before departure)
  2. Ascent by 4×4 to the take-off site (between 5 and 20 minutes depending on conditions)
  3. Safety briefing Your instructor explains the take-off and landing instructions.
  4. Equipment harness, helmet and harness for tandem gliders
  5. Take-off a few steps into the wind and you're in the air
  6. Flight Contemplation, sensations or acrobatics of your choice
  7. Landing in the Grand-Pré at Gréolières Village

Total time on site Allow around 2 hours (travel + flight + return).

AN ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE!

What's included in the price of your christening

Our prices are all-inclusive (except video option for children and ascending passengers):

  • Professional equipment state-of-the-art tandem glider, ultra-comfortable harness, approved helmet
  • State-certified instructor 19 years' experience, passionate and educational
  • Personalised safety briefing : adapted to your age and your fears
  • 4×4 transport climb to the take-off site from the car park
  • Civil liability insurance you're covered for the entire flight
  • Weather report the day before Confirmation by SMS with time and place
  • Free deferral if the weather does not allow flying

Video option 30 (SD card supplied) - Included in the prestige flight!

The weather, our priority: We check the weather every day at 8pm.

If the conditions are not optimal (wind too strong, rain, storm), we will postpone your flight free of charge. 

OUR TESTIMONIALS

Real experiences, real memories, real adventures

More than 500 5-star reviews

WHERE TO FLY

Where can you go paragliding in the region?

Our flight site is located at Gréolières, in the heart of the Préalpes d'Azur, just 45 minutes from Nice (35 min from Grasse, 45 min from Cannes).

Located on the Cheiron mountain in 1400 metres above sea level, Gréolières is recognised by the Fédération Française de Vol Libre as one of the best paragliding sites in the region. The Mediterranean climate guarantees exceptional flying conditions from March to November.

Why Gréolières is perfect for a first flight:

  • Breathtaking views A panorama from Monaco to Cannes, sometimes as far as Corsica!
  • Adapted take-offs 3 sites depending on conditions, including Jerusalem (our favourite)
  • 300 to 700m of ascent for longer flights
  • Local team We live here and have been flying for 20 years!

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about paragliding

1. Where can I go for a first paragliding experience near Nice?

At Ailéments, we fly from the Gréolières, at only 45 minutes from Nice (35 min from Grasse, 45 min from Cannes).

Situated at an altitude of 1400m on the Cheiron mountain, this is one of the most beautiful paragliding sites in the Alpes-Maritimes. You'll fly over the Côte d'Azur with a panoramic view from Monaco to Cannes!

Our first paragliding flights start at 100€ for a children's flight (4-6 years, 10-15 min).

Le Upward flight at €140 is our best-selling formula with 20-30 min of flight time and the chance to fly. For the ultimate experience, the prestige flight at €250 offers 45 minutes to 1 hour of flight, including acrobatics and HD video.

Video option at extra cost (€30) for other packages.

It's so simple!

The day before, you'll receive an SMS with the GPS point and time. D-Day: meet at the Gréolières car park (45 minutes from Nice), get in the 4×4, have a 10-minute safety briefing, get kitted out, then take off in a few short steps.

During the flight, you enjoy the scenery (or ask for the sensations!). Soft landing in the valley.

Visit about 2 hours on site in total.

Almost everyone! Baptism is accessible from 4 years (children's flight in the morning). For adults, no age limit as long as you can run a few metres on take-off. 

Maximum weight: 90 kg.

You don't need to be sporty: a normal physical condition is all you need.

And the good news is that vertigo isn't a problem - you don't feel the void when you're paragliding!

The only contraindications are serious heart problems or pregnancy.

You bet! In fact, it's one of our most popular gifts.

Our gift vouchers are valid for 12 months (which can be extended), can be personalised with a message, and can be used on all our packages.

Perfect for a birthday, an EVJF/EVG, Christmas or any special occasion.

You will receive the voucher by email immediately or in paper format.

Make sure you wear comfortable clothing: long trousers (jeans or jogging pants), trainers or closed hiking boots (no sandals!), and a windbreaker or fleece even in summer, as it gets cooler at altitudes of 1800m.

In winter, add gloves and a hat.

Helmet and harness are provided by us. Avoid skirts, dresses and shoes with heels!

At Gréolières, we fly all year round thanks to the Mediterranean climate, except from January to mid-February.

La high season (March to November) offers the best thermal conditions and longer flights.

In summer, opt for morning slots to avoid the turbulence of the afternoon.

In winter, flights are shorter but the snow-covered landscapes are magical.

We always adjust the timetable according to the day's weather.

Book your first paragliding flight

Ready for your first paragliding experience?

Adventure awaits you at 1400m altitude! Choose your package and soar over the Côte d'Azur with our qualified instructors.

📞 Do you have a question? Call us on 06 87 68 71 90 We love talking to you to personalise your experience!

Weather cancellation = free postponement with voucher valid for 12 months.