Autonomous drivers · Gréolières 06

Paragliding shuttle: your access to the take-offs of Gréolières

Paragliding shuttle service at the Gréolières site in the Alpes-Maritimes. Prices range from €5 to €12 per journey depending on the launch site (Crêtes, 300, 700, Jérusalem). For independent pilots flying solo, organised by the Ailéments Instructors’ Association. Book the day before via the WhatsApp group, pay the driver directly, friendly atmosphere.

  • FFVL approved school
  • 3 runways served (1,800m max)
  • Sign up the evening before on WhatsApp
  • Quality and clean vehicle
  • Cash payment or instant bank transfer
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Paragliding shuttle (1–3 people), 4×4 on the ridges of 1–1 facing 1–5 Shuttle · Gréolières
  • Rate€5 to €12 per trip
  • Maximum take-off1 800 m
  • Vertical riseAround 1,000 m
  • InscriptionThe day before · WhatsApp
  • Membership10 € per year
Shuttle

Paragliding shuttle at Gréolières: prices, access and how it works

Are you an independent pilot planning to fly a round trip without a shuttle vehicle? A paragliding shuttle service is available all year round (except in January) to take you from the landing area up to the site’s take-off points. Fares range from €5 to €12 per journey depending on the take-off point chosen, with clear terms and simple arrangements.

Why a shuttle at Gréolières?

Gréolières is one of the major paragliding sites on the French Riviera, but with one distinctive feature: a vertical drop of nearly 1,000 metres between the highest take-off point (1,800 m, on the Cheiron ridges) and the landing area below the village. Without a shuttle vehicle, it’s impossible to fit in several flights in a single day. A private car is sufficient if you’re coming in a group and leave a vehicle at the bottom. But if you’re on your own, carpooling or travelling by train via Nice, the shuttle bus is the most practical option.

The service is run by the Syndicat Moniteur Ailéments, which ensures that it is a registered organisation, is insured, charges public rates and follows an official pricing structure. To find out more about the site and the resort, see our guide to Gréolières 1400.

Good to know · How is take-off chosen?

Every evening, we analyse the flight conditions planned for the next day (wind, thermals, ceiling) and we communicate on the WhatsApp group the timings and likely take-off. The final choice (Crêtes, 300, 700 or Jerusalem) is made that morning according to the reality on the ground.

Take-offs

Shuttle departures served

Gréolières has several take-off points that can be used depending on wind direction and weather conditions. The shuttle serves three official take-off points: the 300, the 700 and Jérusalem; the 600 on an ad hoc basis. The timetable distinguishes between two groups: the 300 on one side, and the Crêtes on the other.

Low takeoff

The 300

Low take-off, quickest access from landing. Ideal for short flights, first flights of the day, or when conditions do not yet allow for higher ascent. Shortest route, reduced fare accordingly.

High-altitude take-offs

The Ridges: Jerusalem, the 700 and the 600

The name «Crêtes» covers the three high-altitude take-off points: Jérusalem (1,000 m), the 700 and the 600. The shuttle takes around 25 minutes to reach these sites from the landing area, via a dedicated route that passes through the Gréolières 1400 station. A single fare applies to all three take-off points: a long flight, panoramic views of the Mercantour and the Mediterranean, and maximum altitude gain.

The choice of takeoff is made the same morning, depending on the weather, wind, and level.

Important point

The routes used by the shuttle are restricted access. Any circulation by 4x4 or personal vehicle on these routes is prohibited. The shuttle is the only authorised solution for reaching the take-offs via these routes.

Who is it for?

Who is this shuttle really for?

Service reserved for solo pilots flying with their own equipment. Not for tandem discovery passengers or trainees.

Self-driving vehicles only You must be self-sufficient for take-off and landing, capable of taking off in varied conditions (inflation, flight decisions, trajectory, landing all managed alone).

Important point

The union accepts no responsibility for takeoff and landing. This is a shuttle service, not instruction led by an instructor. If you are looking for a pedagogical framework, seek out a Work experience.

An independent paraglider on a solo flight over Gréolières and the Azur Pre-Alps
Trainees

Integrated internship transport

Transport to the take-off points is included in all paragliding courses Ailéments.

  • Maritime Alps local drivers without a swap vehicle
  • Drivers on the road who are discovering Gréolières over a few days
  • Road trip drivers on the French Riviera
Rates

How much does the paragliding shuttle from Ailéments to Gréolières cost?

Prices per pilot and per trip, from landing to the take-off site. Two tiers depending on your status: union member or visitor. The «Crêtes» price covers high-altitude take-offs (Jérusalem, the 700, the 600); the «300» price applies to the low-altitude take-off.

High-altitude take-offs

«The Ridges» shuttle»

10 €Member price Member rate 12 € visitor

Jerusalem, 700 and 600. The grand climb and the maximum gradient.

Paid on location
Low takeoff

«The 300» shuttle»

5 €Member price Member rate 6 € visitor

Low take-off, fastest access from landing.

Paid on location
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Member or visitor rate?

Membership as a user pilot of the union costs €10 per calendar year. It provides access to reduced fares on all your journeys throughout the year. After 3 or 4 trips in the season, the membership pays for itself. For a single day, the visitor rate remains reasonable.

Payment methods

Payable to the driver upon pickup: cash (numbered receipt) or instant bank transfer. No informal payments: receipts are deposited into the union's account.

On site

How it works on site: booking, conditions and procedure

Simple but precise framework. No prior registration, no journey.

Mandatory registration the day before on WhatsApp: Please sign up the day before via the Navette Ailéments WhatsApp group. The timetable is finalised each evening based on the following day’s flying conditions. If you do not sign up the day before, you will not be picked up. To join the group, contact the team via the page contact.

The appointment Ailéments School, car park by the Au Gré de l'Air clubhouse, next to the landing area.

Ailéments shuttle vehicle with paragliders on the roof at Gréolières

The step-by-step outline

  1. You are heading to the shuttle
  2. You confirm your presence with the driver.
  3. You are loading your sail onto the roof
  4. You pay for your journey (cash or instant transfer)
  5. You are boarding, the shuttle is leaving

Allow 15 to 25 minutes for the drive.

Important point: FFVL licence or equivalent insurance required

All pilots must present a valid French Free Flight Federation (FFVL) licence (including aerial insurance), or equivalent free flight insurance certificate. Legal and operational requirement: no passengers transported without this cover.

Ambiance and rules of living

Friendly, cordial, respectful. Respect for the driver, other drivers and equipment is non-negotiable.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about paragliding shuttle

Registration, appointments, prices, licence, season: everything you need to know before getting started.

How do I sign up for the Gréolières paragliding shuttle?

You must register the evening before via the Navette Ailéments WhatsApp group. Pick-up times are announced each evening based on the forecast flying conditions for the following day. If you do not register the evening before, you will not be picked up.

Where is the shuttle meeting point?

We’ll meet at the Ailéments paragliding school, in the car park near the small hut belonging to the Au Gré de l’Air club, at the landing area at Gréolières.

Can we drive to the take-offs in a personal car or 4x4?

No. The tracks used by the shuttle are restricted access routes. All travel by 4x4 or personal vehicle on these tracks is prohibited. The shuttle is the only authorised solution for reaching the take-off points via these routes.

Who can use the paragliding shuttle?

You must be autonomous on takeoff and landing, and capable of taking off in varied conditions. The union declines all responsibility for these phases: this is a transport service, not guided tuition by an instructor.

Is the shuttle bus included for a paragliding baptism?

Yes, entirely. For a baptism, The transport to takeoff is included in the service. No further action or additional payment is required.

How does the shuttle payment work?

Payment can be made directly to the driver, either in cash (with a numbered receipt) or by instant bank transfer from your banking app.

Do you need a licence or insurance to take the shuttle?

Yes, a valid Fédération Française de Vol Libre (FFVL) licence with aerial third-party liability insurance is mandatory, or failing that, an equivalent free flight insurance certificate.

Does the shuttle operate all year round?

Yes, all year round except January to mid-February (annual closure of Ailéments). The best times are from April to October, but the site is also fly-fishing in winter (excluding January) when conditions are calmer.

Ready to fly

Paragliding shuttle at Gréolières – ready for a great flight?

The Gréolières shuttle offers a reliable, affordable and accessible solution all year round (except January) for independent pilots who want to fly multiple rotations without any logistical hassles. Sign up the day before via the WhatsApp group, meet at the Ailéments school, pay the driver directly, and enjoy a friendly and respectful atmosphere. Discover all our Paragliding services and prices or paragliding day at Gréolières.

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