For paragliding from Castellane, head to Gréolières – it’s 45 minutes away! Spectacular views Mediterranean and Mercantour, exceptional elevation, school certified by the FFVL since 2013. State-certified instructors, taster sessions from 100 €.
Castellane 04Castellane, gateway to the Gorges du Verdon in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is an ideal starting point for discovering the paragliding. 45 minutes away by Route Napoléon panoramic, the site of Gréolières est imposé comme le lieu de référence.
Sites exist in Castellane itself (La Baume, Cadières de Brandis), but they are For experienced pilots only, with no official landing. For a safe first flight, Gréolières offers a 1,000 m climb and flights lasting between 30 and 60 minutes.
And the region is brimming with adventures: canyoning in Castellane, Gorges du Verdon, Lake Castillon… Also consult our guide What to do in Castellane.
On the edge of the Gorges du Verdon, Castellane is a 45-minute drive from Gréolières via the Route Napoléon Panoramic. At the end of the road, over 1,000m of elevation gain and flights lasting between 10 and 60 minutes over the Préalpes d'Azur, between the Mediterranean and Mercantour — a mountain getaway for the residents of the Verdon.
This guide : the recommended site, local sites, packages, the process, and the complete FAQ.
To be perfectly clear: the Castellan sites are reserved for experienced pilots. For a first flight, the best choice is Gréolières — safety, elevation and an on-site school.
1,000 m of elevation gain Flights of 30-60 mins (compared to 15-20 mins elsewhere), exceptional conditions all year round, site suitable for all levels.
Our school is based in the village, at the edge of the landing strip. Travel by Route Napoléon.
There are sites in Castellane itself, but For experienced pilots only and without an official landing.
For a first flight from Castellane, Gréolières offers the highest standards of safety and quality.
There are paragliding sites around Castellane (La Baume, Cadières de Brandis), but these are reserved for independent pilots and have no official landing areas. For a supervised and safe first flight, Gréolières is the obvious choice: south-facing, with steady breezes, over 250 flyable days per year and a school at the foot of the landing strip. The extra fifteen minutes' drive quickly becomes part of the adventure.
And the area doesn't lack for arguments to make the day a real outing: the Gorges du Verdon, Lake Castillon, the hilltop villages of Haut-Verdon, or canyoning for the more adventurous.
Once in the air, the view stretches far and wide: from the snow-covered Mercantour to the Mediterranean, taking in the limestone ridges of the Cheiron and the villages clinging to the mountainside. It is one of the few places where, in a single flight, you can take in both the sea and the mountain peaks. Many people make the most of it by turning the trip into a full day out: a stop in a hilltop village, a picnic by the water’s edge, or an outdoor activity.
The Mediterranean, Mercantour and the Pre-Alps: a glimpse of what to expect on your first flight. Souvenir video option available (+€30), included in the Prestige flight.
The Mediterranean, Mercantour and the Pre-Alps: as soon as you take off, a 360° panorama unfolds. The on-board camera, held by your instructor, captures the big jump, the turns over the ridges and the gentle landing. It’s the best way to relive the flight and share it once you’re back on the Verdon side.
From gentle child fares to long-haul premium flights, a formula for baptism For every desire. All-inclusive prices: equipment, instructor, insurance.
Each formula targets a desire: the Child flight (morning, from 4 years) gently, the Ascending flight best-seller for the ascendancies, the Educational flight and the Walk & Fly to give piloting a try, the Paragliding on skis winter since Gréolières 1400, and the Prestige flight Long-term hire with 4K video. Everything is included - certified equipment, state-certified instructor, insurance.
A simple and reassuring experience, guided from start to finish by your state-certified instructor. Appointment confirmed by SMS the day before.
Text message with the GPS coordinates of the meeting point at Gréolières and the schedule, subject to weather conditions.
A 45-minute scenic drive from Castellane – the journey is part of the adventure.
Safety instructions, harness, helmet. A few running steps into the wind and you are flying.
30 to 60 mins depending on the package, then gently set down in the Wolf Valley.
In flight, nothing is mandatory: one can take control a few turns, request some stunts, or simply enjoy the peace and quiet. Upon landing, the instructor takes time for a debrief and gives you the video if you've ordered it. No physical fitness is required: a short run is all that's needed, and the flight is tailored to your mood on the day.
Gréolières offers flying almost all year round, with optimal conditions in spring and autumn, early-morning flights in summer and lovely clear days in winter. As we’re coming from Castellane, the meet-up is confirmed the day before by text message depending on the weather, and rescheduling is free — you only pay once you’re back on the ground.
Christening is truly for everyone: families with children from 4 years old, couples, groups of friends or for a birthday or hen do. EVJF, with dedicated time slots. No physical preparation is needed – the instructor pilots, you enjoy – and each person sets their own pace, from a gentle flight to stunts for thrill-seekers. Many leave wanting to do it again, and some take the plunge and sign up for an autonomy course. All with no commitment: we confirm the day before depending on the weather, and you only pay once you've landed.
All in all, paragliding from Castellane with Gréolières offers a wonderful getaway: 45 minutes along the Route Napoléon, long flights over the Préalpes d’Azur, and the Verdon as a backdrop on the way back. All that remains is to choose your package, book your date and let yourself be carried away — the Verdon on one side, the Mercantour on the other, and the Mediterranean in the distance.
Not a tourist trap Family school certified by the FFVL Founded in 2013, based at Gréolières on the edge of the landing area. Instructors hold the DEJEPS state qualification, reserve parachutes, daily weather analysis, equipment inspected at the'workshop.
Over 6,000 volumes completed without serious accident, +1070 5/5 reviews. Free weather report, payment on-site after the activity, no upfront fees.
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Gréolières, to 45 minutes' drive 1,000 m of elevation gain, optimal conditions all year round, FFVL school since 2013. Site suitable for everyone from beginner to advanced.
1,000 m of elevation gain = 30-60 minute flights (compared to 15-20 minutes elsewhere), exceptional conditions all year round, local school on-site since 2013. The best value for distance.
Yes (La Baume, Cadières de Brandis) but For experienced pilots only, with no official landing. For a first flight: Gréolières, optimum safety and quality.
45 minutes via the panoramic Route Napoléon. From Digne-les-Bains: 1 hour 15 minutes. From Grasse 40 min. The journey is part of the adventure.
All year round — +250 flying days. Spring: ideal conditions. Summer: morning flights. Autumn: consistent thermals. Winter: exceptional visibility.
From age 4 with the formula Child flight, in the morning (calm conditions). No upper age limit provided you are physically fit enough. Details: Minimum age for paragliding.
90 kg (Two-seater equipment certification). Close to the limit? Contact us.
Closed-toe shoes, long trousers, a windproof jacket and a light jumper (it gets chilly at altitude). An approved helmet and harness are provided.
Free deferral on a date of your choice, no fees. SMS the day before. With 250+ flight days, it's easy to postpone.
Yes, option GoPro video + €30 (included in the Prestige Flight): take-off, view of the Mediterranean and Mercantour, landing. HD file on your phone.
Yes canyoning in Castellane, the Riolan and Saint-Auban canyons, hiking, the Gorges du Verdon, hilltop villages, and swimming in the lake in summer.
Yes, Gréolières training courses: Discovery course (1 day, €260), Initiation (5 days, €690), Further training (5 days, €750), up to the patent. See our paragliding courses in the PACA region.
Yes, many residents of Castellane and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence are members of Gréolières: an active PACA community with regular social events and a friendly atmosphere.
4 key points for your flight to the gateway of the Verdon.
The reference spot from Castellane: Gréolières, 1,000 m elevation gain, flights lasting 30–60 minutes, school at the foot of the landing area.
La Baume and Les Cadières de Brandis do exist, but there is no official landing site. For a safe first flight, head for Gréolières.
Child flight €100, Ascendant €140 ★, Prestige €250. Discovery courses €260, Beginners’ courses €690, Performance courses €750.
Gorges du Verdon, Castillon Lake, canyoning in Castellane — and the Gréolières sky at 45 minutes. FFVL School, over 6,000 flights without any serious accidents.
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