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Paragliding in Nice

Paragliding in Nice: views of the Baie des Anges and the Côte d'Azur

Fly between the sea and the mountains with state-certified instructors.
+More than 20 years' experience at the Gréolières site.

Where to fly?

Where to fly from Nice?

Nice is ideally situated for paragliding: in less than an hour, you can reach take-off sites offering exceptional panoramic views of the Côte d'Azur. And in between flights, take the opportunity to discover what to do in Nice and the surrounding area.

Gréolières (1,800 m) - 45 min from Nice

Perched in the hinterland of Nice, Gréolières is our main site. It is here that 80% of our flights take place, thanks to particularly favourable aerological conditions.

What you'll see from the sky:

  • La Baie des Anges in its entirety, from the airport to Cap d'Antibes
  • La Promenade des Anglais and its 7 km of palm-fringed seafront
  • The summits of the Mercantour in the background
  • The hilltop villages of the hinterland : Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
  • The Gorges du Loup, It's a great place to take in the sights and sounds of the surrounding countryside. canyoning near Nice

Site characteristics :

  • Take-off altitude: 1,800 m (crêtes du Cheiron)
  • Difference in altitude: over 1,000 m
  • Landing: Vallée du Loup (meadow) Gréolières
  • Direction: south-east (facing the sea)

In winter, the Gréolières 1400 allows you to combine skiing and paragliding on the same day.

Roquebrune Cap Martin - 30 min from Nice

For lovers of seaside flying, Roquebrune offers a different experience: a take-off facing the Mediterranean with the Italian coast as a backdrop.

What you'll see from the sky:

  • The Principality of Monaco and its iconic buildings
  • Le Cap Martin and its wild coves
  • The Italian border and Menton, the city of gardens
  • Mountains plunging straight into the sea

Site characteristics :

  • Take-off altitude: 700 m
  • Landing: Roquebrune beach
  • Direction: South (facing the sea)
  • Special feature: seaside thermal baths

💡 How is the site chosen? We analyse the weather conditions that morning and confirm the meeting place by SMS/WhatsApp.

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Child flight

100€ | 10-15 min | From age 6

The perfect way to introduce youngsters to the magic of paragliding. Flights only in the mornings between 8am and 10am, when the air is calm and conditions perfect.

✓ Calm conditions guaranteed (morning flight)
✓ Monitor trained to welcome children
✓ Discover the local fauna (chamois, roe deer)
✓ Video option available (+€30)

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Ascending Flight ⭐ BEST SELLER

140€ | 20-30 min

Our most popular option. Your pilot uses thermals and updrafts to extend the flight and give you an exceptional panorama from Monaco to Cannes.

✓ Thermal or dynamic flight depending on conditions
✓ Possibility of taking orders
✓ Gentle acrobatics on request
✓ Video option available (+€30)

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Paragliding + Canyoning combo

190€/pers | Full day | Group 5 min

Two key activities in the Alpes-Maritimes in one unforgettable day. Paragliding in the morning (ascending flight), canyoning in the afternoon in the Canyon du Loup.

The ultimate Côte d'Azur experience with Pierrot!

✓ Ascending paragliding flight (20-30 min)
✓ Canyon du Loup (3h activity)
✓ Photos included in both activities
✓ Attractive group rate

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Prestige⭐⭐ flight

250 | 45 min to 1 hour | Video included

The ultimate experience for thrill-seekers. Cross-country flight over the Cheiron peaks to the village of Coursegoules.
Spirals, candles and adrenalin guaranteed.

✓ Long flights on ridges
✓ Acrobatic figures (spirals, candles)
✓ 360° view from Monaco to Cannes
✓ HD video included (SD card supplied)

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Paragliding Baptism

From €100

Fly over the Mediterranean on an unforgettable tandem flight. Panoramic views from Monaco to Cannes, and the feeling of total freedom.

Child flight (10-15 min, from age 4
Ascending flight ⭐ Best Seller (20-30 min) - €140
Prestige flight  (45-60 min, video included) - €250

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Hiking & Flying

200€ | Day | From age 16

A complete adventure: a 45-minute hike along the GR4 to the summit of Cheiron (1770m), followed by a panoramic flight over the Préalpes d'Azur.

✓ 45-minute walk via the GR4
✓ Take-off from Le Cheiron (1770m)
✓ Picnic possible at the summit
✓ Video option available (+€30)

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Educational flight

250 | 45 min to 1 hour | Video included

For pilots learning to fly. Perfect your flying skills with an experienced instructor: thermal analysis, gesture correction, personalised debriefing.

✓ For improving drivers
✓ Analysis of your theoretical knowledge
✓ Correction of gesture errors
✓ Thermal analysis course included

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Paragliding on skis

100€ | Winter only | From age 10

The perfect marriage of skiing and hang-gliding. Take off on skis from the slopes at Gréolières-les-Neiges, then soar over the snow-capped peaks of the Alpes-Maritimes.

✓ Ski take-off from the slopes
✓ Flying over snow-capped mountains
✓ Minimum level of red piste skiing required
✓ Video option available

YOUR FLIGHT WITH AILÉMENTS

How does a paragliding flight work?

Your experience of first paragliding experience starts the day before with a confirmation SMS with the GPS location of the meeting point and the precise time depending on the weather.

D-Day:

  1. Meet 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 of runway depending on conditions)
  3. Safety briefing: your instructor explains take-off and landing instructions
  4. Equipment: harness, helmet and harness for tandem paragliding
  5. Take-off: a few running steps into the wind and you're in the air
  6. Flying: contemplation, thrills or acrobatics of your choice
  7. Soft landing in the Grand-Pré at Gréolières Village

Throughout the flight, you can communicate with your pilot. Feel like taking the controls? On some formulas, the instructor lets you fly for a few moments.

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Why Ailements?

Recognised expertise since 2017

Ailéments is not a school of paragliding like no other. Founded by enthusiasts who have been flying the sites of the Alpes-Maritimes for 19 years, our team knows every draught, every thermal, every nook and cranny of these mountains.

Our commitments:

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OUR TESTIMONIALS

Real experiences, real memories, real adventures

More than 500 5-star reviews

THE SITES

Where can you go paragliding in the Alpes-Maritimes?

  • Alpes-Maritimes (06)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about paragliding in Nice

Where exactly is the take-off site?

We mainly fly from two sites:

 

Gréolières (80% flights) :

  • GPS address: Col de Bleyne, 06620 Gréolières
  • 45 minutes from Nice on the D2210 then D2
  • Picturesque route via the Gorges du Loup

Roquebrune Cap Martin (20% of flights) :

  • Meeting point notified the day before
  • 30 minutes from Nice via the A8 or the Basse Corniche

The choice of location depends on the weather conditions. We'll text you the exact location the evening before.

Yes, both sites have free car parks:

  • Gréolières car park at the pass, approx. 30 spaces
  • Roquebrune free public car park near the meeting point

In high season (July-August), we recommend arriving 15 minutes early.

The Côte d'Azur enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year, making it possible to fly virtually all year round.
By season :

  • Spring (March-June) : Ideal conditions, moderate thermals, excellent visibility
  • Summer (July-August) : Very good, early morning flights recommended (before 11am)
  • Autumn (Sept-Nov) : Excellent conditions, fewer people
  • Winter (Dec-Feb) : Flights possible in fine weather, with views of the snow-covered Alps

Whatever the season, make the most of your visit to discover our full guide what to do in Nice and combine your flight with the best activities in the region.

Age :

  • Minimum age: 4 years (Child Flight option)
  • Maximum: no limit as long as you can run a few metres

Weight :

  • Maximum: 90 kg (technical constraints of tandem equipment)

Physical condition:

  • Be able to run 3-5 metres on take-off
  • No serious heart problems
  • No current pregnancy

Mandatory :

  • Closed shoes (trainers or hiking boots)
  • Long trousers
  • Windproof jacket (10-15°C cooler at altitude)

Provided by Wings :

  • Helmet
  • Harness

Your safety is our priority. If conditions do not allow us to fly :

  • We'll let you know the same morning (before 9am)
  • Free rescheduling to a date of your choice
  • No costs incurred until the theft has taken place
  • Reservation valid for 1 year

Yes, we offer several progression courses:

  • Discovery course (1 day) - 200: test before committing
  • Introductory course (5 days) - 700: learn to fly solo
  • Advanced course (5-7 days) - 750: thermal and cross-country

→ Discover all our paragliding courses

Yes! Our paragliding gift card :

  • Valid for 1 year
  • The beneficiary chooses the date
  • Exchangeable for any formula
  • Delivery by email (immediate) or post

It's also a very popular idea for EVJF and EVG in Nice The video option is free for the groom or the bride!

WebsiteAltitudeMain viewType of flight
Gréolières1 400 mBaie des Anges + MercantourMountain
Gourdon900 mGorges du LoupMountain/Valley
Roquebrune700 mMonaco + Italian coastSeaside
  • The experience 20+ years on these sites
  • Flexibility Free postponement, payment on site
  • The human approach : Not a tourist factory
  • Reviews 676 Google reviews, rating 5/5

Book your paragliding flight

Ready to fly over Nice?

At Ailéments, we value human contact. Contact book for your first paragliding experience, call us directly: 📞 06 87 68 71 90

We take the time to talk to you to understand your expectations and guide you towards the ideal package. Want to combine the sensations? Discover our paragliding and canyoning combo for a full day between sky and canyon.

Gift voucher : Treat your loved ones to a paragliding flight! Our gift vouchers are available online, valid for 12 months, with the option of personalisation.

Cancellation : Free up to one week before the flight. Free rescheduling in the event of bad weather.

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