Tandem Paragliding à Nice your first tandem flight on the Côte d'Azur
Take-off at 1 800 m, panoramic view of Monaco from Cannes. Accessible baptism from 4 years, no experience required. State-certified instructors, 20+ years of experience, 1070+ 5/5 reviews. Flight from 100 €, Free weather report.
A first paragliding experience, this is your first free flight. Comfortably seated in a harness, you take off in tandem with a State-registered monitor You've just got to enjoy it.
At Ailéments, a school paragliding certified by the FFVL, our taster sessions take place at Gréolières, 45 minutes from Nice. Take-off at 1,800m on Mont Cheiron, panoramic views from Monaco to Cannes, over 250 flyable days per year.
You Child Flight for €100 For the Prestige flight at €250, there's a package for every desire. And to go further, discover our training courses to learn to fly solo.
Who is it for? Beginners, families from aged 4, sportspeople, seniors. When? All year round, high season March to November.
Why us
Why choose Ailéments for your first flight?
A school accredited by the FFVL, not a tourist factory. Each flight is bespoke, supervised by a passionate, state-certified instructor.
Expertise
DEJEPS Tutors · 20+ years
All our monitors are State graduates (DEJEPS), with over 20 years of experience. +6,000 volts carried out without serious accident since 2013.
Take-off at 1,800 m above sea level on the Cheiron mountain at Gréolières. Panoramic view of Monaco to Cannes.
One of the most beautiful spots in the Côte d'Azur.
Serenity
Free weather report
Flights are dependent on the weather. Free deferral on a date of your choice, with confirmation via text message the day before. No upfront costs until the flight has taken place.
+1070 reviews 5/5 on Google.
Our formulas
Our paragliding packages
You fly gently to the child prestige flight Long-term: a package for every profile and every budget. All-inclusive prices (equipment, instructor, 4x4 transport, insurance).
Families
Child flight
10-15 mins · Ages 6+
100 €
First smooth flight, designed for children. Calm conditions selected.
Technical limit of two-seater equipment: 90 kilograms maximum. Beyond that, a case-by-case study depending on the conditions and available equipment.
Physical condition: normal
It's enough just to be able to run a few metres On take-off. Vertigo does not prevent flying (different sensation when suspended). Accessible to seniors 60+.
Contraindications
Serious heart problems, pregnancy, serious joint problems. If in doubt, consult your doctor before flying.
D-Day
How does a tandem flight take place?
Allow around 2 hours on site, from appointment to landing. Here are the main stages.
Text message the day before
Confirmation by SMS with appointment time and location, depending on the weather.
Meet & 4x4
Parking for 1 car and 1 van, then a 4×4 drive up to the take-off point (5–20 mins).
Briefing & equipment
10-minute safety briefing, set up harness, helmet, tandem wing.
Take-off & landing
Take-off into the wind, fly as you wish, landing at Grand-Pré.
No hidden charges
What's included in the price of your tandem flight
Professional equipment (two-seater wing, latest generation), State-registered monitor (19 years of experience), personalised safety briefing, Transport 4x4, Public liability insurance, weather forecast the day before, free postponement if adverse conditions.
Option Souvenir video +£30 (SD card provided), included in the Prestige package. Free video for the happy coupleEVJF/EVG).
Le Paragliding christening gift voucher valid for 12 months (extension possible), customisable and usable on all our packages. Sent by email immediately.
Ideal for birthdays, Christmas, Father's/Mother's Day. For the bride-to-be/groom-to-be (hen/stag party): souvenir video included. Any questions? Contact us.
Our base is 45 minutes from Nice. Take-off at 1,800m, a four-seasons resort, with views of the Baie des Anges. The best training spot in the Southern Alps.
Schools & courses
Training courses
To learn to fly solo: School Nice, PACA, Var. Pilot's licence in 10-15 days.
Location, price, schedule, accessibility, gift voucher, attire, season: everything you need to prepare for your flight.
Where can I go for a paragliding baptism near Nice?
À Gréolières, at only 45 minutes from Nice (35 mins from Grasse, 45 mins from Cannes), at an altitude of 1,400 m on the Cheiron mountain.
Takeoff at 1,800m, panoramic view from Monaco to Cannes.
How much does a paragliding baptism cost?
From 100 € for a Child flight (10-15 mins). Le Ascendant Flight at €140 is our best-seller (20-30 min). The Vol Prestige at €250 offers 45 min to 1 hour with a video included.
Video option available for an additional €30. Paragliding + canyoning combo for €190 per person.
How does a first paragliding experience work?
The day before, you receive a Confirmation SMS. On the day: meet at the Gréolières car park, drive up to the take-off point in a 4×4 (5–20 mins), 10-minute safety briefing, get kitted out, and take off by running into the wind.
Fly according to your desires, landing at Grand-Pré. Allow approximately 2 hours on site.
Who can take a first paragliding lesson?
Accessible from 4 years (Child Fare) and no maximum age limit. Maximum weight: 90 kg. No need to be athletic: you just need to be able to run a few metres at take-off.
Vertigo does not prevent flying. Contraindications: serious heart problems, pregnancy, serious joint problems.
Are gift vouchers valid for a long time?
Yes, our gift vouchers are valid 12 months (with the possibility of extension), customisable and usable on all our packages.
Long trousers, trainers or closed hiking boots, windproof or fleece depending on the season.
Avoid skirts, dresses, and heeled shoes. Flying equipment (harness, helmet) is provided.
What is the best season to fly?
We want all year round. The high season (March to November) offers the best conditions.
In case of adverse weather, Free report on a date of your choice. Over 250 flyable days per year in the region.
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Advice fromPierre-Yves Fenet · Ailéments
Paragliding DEJEPS Instructor, founder of'Accessories in 2013. 19 years of FFVL experience, +6,000 flights completed. Thousands of supervised introductory flights on the French Riviera, from child flights to prestige flights.
Christening in Gréolières, take-off 1,800 m, view Monaco-Cannes. Child Flight €100, Ascendant 140 € ★, Prestige 250 €.
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Accessible to everyone · from 4 years old
No experience needed, no maximum age limit, maximum weight 90 kg. No need to be athletic. Vertigo compatible. Details: Minimum age.
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All inclusive · free weather report
Equipment, DEJEPS monitor, 4x4 transport, insurance. Text the day before, Free report If the weather is unfavourable. Payment after the flight.
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FFVL School · 1070+ reviews 5/5
Monitors DEJEPS, over 6,000 shifts without a serious accident since 2013. To find out more: training courses Towards independence.
OUR TESTIMONIALS
Real experiences, real memories, real adventures
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Harley Hillier
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Would recommend, was good fun and the instructor was very funny.
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Laurent Roussel
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Une très bonne agréable surprise pour mon enfant de 13 ans qui a kiffé son vol. Encadrement et prestation au top. Je recommande
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Delphine Pillon
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Une expérience absolument inoubliable ! 🪂✨ J’ai réalisé mon tout premier vol en parapente à Gréolières avec Ailéments, et je ne pouvais pas rêver d’une plus belle découverte. J’avais un peu d’appréhension avant de décoller, mais tout a été fait avec énormément de bienveillance, de professionnalisme et de pédagogie. Je me suis sentie en confiance dès les premières minutes. Le vol Prestige a été tout simplement magique : décollage depuis les crêtes du Cheiron, vol au-dessus des montagnes, ascendance dans les thermiques, et surtout cette sensation indescriptible de liberté et de calme, suspendue dans le ciel avec un paysage absolument incroyable sous les yeux. J’ai été particulièrement touchée par la douceur du vol. Je m’attendais à quelque chose de très impressionnant et finalement, j’ai découvert une expérience profondément paisible et contemplative. Un immense merci à l’équipe pour cette parenthèse hors du temps, et tout particulièrement à Pierre-Yves pour sa gentillesse, ses explications et sa capacité à mettre immédiatement en confiance. Pour un premier vol, je ne pouvais pas rêver mieux. Je reviendrai sans hésiter pour découvrir d’autres sites et d’autres sensations ! ❤️
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Vincent Cesaro
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Une équipe vraiment formidable ! Les trois moniteurs ont été très sympathiques, très professionnels et particulièrement rassurants. Ils prennent le temps de tout expliquer clairement et savent immédiatement mettre en confiance. Tout était parfaitement organisé et le vol était absolument génial : une expérience beaucoup plus douce que je ne l’imaginais, avec des sensations magnifiques. J’ai vraiment adoré ce baptême en parapente et je les recommande sans hésitation !
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Melanie Tydlitat
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Mon fils de 13 ans a fait son baptême de parapente, et nous en sommes ravis! Très chouette équipe sympa et dynamique. Un grand merci a vous! Je recommande avec plaisir!
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Chloé DESBOIS
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Une expérience inoubliable avec une équipe incroyable !
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Valentin Vermeirsche
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Une super journée du début à la fin ! Une équipe au top, professionnelle, accueillante et vraiment sympathique. On se sent rapidement en confiance, que ce soit pour le canyoning ou le parapente. Un grand merci à toute l’équipe pour cette superbe expérience, et tout particulièrement à Pierrot pour sa gentillesse, sa bonne humeur et sa pédagogie. Il a su nous mettre à l’aise, nous accompagner parfaitement et rendre cette journée encore plus mémorable. Une expérience que je recommande sans hésiter ! Merci encore à toute l’équipe et à très bientôt peut-être pour une nouvelle aventure ! 🪂🌊
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Alexandre Dnf
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Un grand merci à Pierrot et Pierre-Yves qui ont été au top du début à la fin. Leur professionnalisme et leur bienveillance mettent immédiatement en confiance. Expérience incroyable, que du kiff, à faire au moins une fois dans sa vie ! Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés, je recommande à 100 % !
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jcg
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Une très belle expérience de vol libre le long des crêtes du Cheiron. Une équipe de professionnels d’une grande gentillesse attentive à gérer la moindre pointe d’appréhension. Respect des horaires et des informations fournies. Nos petites filles et nous même grands parents avons adoré. À recommander vivement. jcg.
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John Bee
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Super accueil et chouette moment avec Pierrot et Pierre-Yves. Equipe à l'écoute, très pédagogue et très professionnelle tout en étant sympathique ! Merci pour le vol ✌️
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WHERE TO FLY
Where can you go paragliding in the region?
Our flying site is located at Gréolières, in the heart of the Préalpes d’Azur, just 45 minutes from Nice (35 min of Grasse, 45 min from Cannes).
Situated on the ridges of the Cheiron at an altitude of 1,800 metres, Gréolières is recognised by the French Free Flight Federation as one of the best paragliding sites in the region. The Mediterranean climate guarantees flight conditions exceptional from March to November.
Why Gréolières is perfect for a first flight:
Breathtaking views: panoramic views from Monaco to Cannes, sometimes as far as Corsica!
Adapted take-offs: 3 sites depending on conditions, including Jerusalem (our favourite)
300 to 700m altitude difference: for longer flights
Local team: we live here and have been flying for 19 years!
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