Fly from one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, perched at 760 m. Views of the Gorges du Loup, the Mediterranean and the peaks of the Mercantour. DEJEPS-qualified instructors with nearly 20 years’ experience at the site. First-time flights from 100 €.
Gourdon · 06Gourdon, ,because at 760 m, it is nicknamed the «Eagles» Nest of the Côte d'Azur". Classified among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, it's an ideal starting point for the paragliding in the Nice hinterland.
With Ailéments, school certified by the FFVL Since 2013, you have been flying supervised by state-qualified instructors who have known the site for over 20 years. Breathtaking views of the Gorges du Loup, the Mediterranean and the peaks of the Mercantour.
You Child Flight for €100 At Vol Prestige, several packages are available to you. And for a full day: the paragliding + canyoning In the Wolf.
Gourdon, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, has a rare advantage: a launch site just a stone’s throw away – the Embarnier site – and the main Gréolières site just 10 minutes away. Over 1,000m of elevation gain at Gréolières and flights lasting between 10 and 60 minutes over the Gorges du Loup and the Préalpes d'Azur.
This guide take-off sites, formulas, flight procedure, our local expertise.
Two take-off sites depending on the conditions and your level, both offering exceptional panoramas of the Gorges du Loup and the Côte d'Azur.
10 minutes from Gourdon, on the ridges of Cheiron. Elevation gain 1,000 m, this is where it happens 90% of our flights.
View of the peaks of the Mercantour, the Mediterranean, the Gorges du Loup and the hilltop villages.
Direct access from Gourdon. Altitude gain 700m, south-east facing.
Overlooks the Gorges du Loup and the medieval village of Gourdon. Ideal depending on the weather conditions on the day.
Flying from Gourdon is like taking off from a natural balcony: the village overlooks the Gorges du Loup by several hundred metres, facing the sea. Depending on the weather, we take off from Embarnier, just above, or from Gréolières for longer flights. South-facing, with steady breezes and over 250 flyable days per year spring in this corner one of the most reliable in the Southern Alps.
And the village is well worth lingering in: medieval alleyways, a château and gardens, artisan and perfumer workshops, and a breathtaking panorama over the entire bay. The neighbours are not to be outdone: people also come to fly from Bar-sur-Loup.
The view alone makes the trip worthwhile: beneath the wing, the Gorges du Loup and their sheer cliffs, the wild plateaus of the Cheiron, the coastline in the distance and the first peaks of the Mercantour. A striking contrast between sea and mountains, which is particularly striking as you take off. And as the area is brimming with things to see — a listed village, gorges, waterfalls — this first flight easily turns into a day-long getaway.
In practical terms, the choice between Embarnier and Gréolières is made at the last minute, depending on the day’s wind direction: Embarnier, just above the village, for a quick take-off with a bird’s-eye view of the gorges; Gréolières, ten minutes away, for the greatest elevation gain and the longest flights. This flexibility, unique to schools that operate across several launch sites, guarantees the best possible flying window on every outing — a luxury that few single-site locations can offer. This is also what makes Gourdon a destination in a class of its own: in a single day, you can stroll through the medieval streets in the morning, take to the skies in the afternoon above the valley you’ve just admired from below, and then savour a sunset over the bay. Few places on the Côte d’Azur pack so many experiences into such a small area — enough to turn a simple first flight into a truly memorable travel experience, whether as a gift or to share with the family. And as is always the case with Ailéments, rescheduling remains free in the event of changeable weather: from Gourdon, ten minutes before take-off, we never make the journey for nothing.
From gentle child fares to long-haul premium flights, a formula for baptism For every desire. All-inclusive prices: equipment, instructor, insurance.
From the softest to the most committed: Child flight in the morning (from 4 years old), Ascending flight best-seller for thrills, Educational flight and Walk & Fly to learn to read the air, Paragliding on skis in winter since Gréolières 1400, and Prestige flight In flight XL with 4K video. Equipment, qualified supervision and insurance included — come with closed-toe shoes and a jacket.
A simple and reassuring experience, supervised from A to Z by your State-certified instructor.
On-site monitor meeting, explanation of safety procedures.
Harness, helmet, check attachments. Everything is provided.
A few metres of running, then take-off and a panoramic view over the Gorges du Loup.
Placed in the valley, debrief and retrieval of your video if chosen.
The flight belongs to you. take control, Whether you dare to perform acrobatics or prefer to be gently rocked, the choice is yours. The instructor concludes with a debrief and the handover of the video if you have opted for it. No experience is necessary – just being able to run a few metres at take-off is enough – and each introductory flight is tailored, from the most tranquil to the most sporty.
Almost all year round, there’s a window of opportunity to fly at Gréolières: steady thermals in spring and autumn, early morning slots in summer, and clear skies in winter. From Gourdon, ten minutes away, your slot is confirmed the day before by text message, and rescheduling is free of charge in the event of changeable weather.
You don't need to be sporty or a daredevil to give it a go: the instructor handles the entire flight, from take-off to landing, and it only takes a few paces of running to take off. The younger ones (from 4 years old), the cautious and thrill-seekers alike will enjoy it. It's also a great gift idea – birthdays, hen parties and groups are welcome. And to go further, progression courses lead to a pilot's licence, at your own pace.
In short, since Gourdon, paragliding has meant enjoying the great outdoors, taking off from one of the ‘Most Beautiful Villages in France’: Embarnier is just a stone’s throw away, Gréolières is ten minutes away, and there are long flights over the Gorges du Loup and the Préalpes d’Azur. All you have to do is choose your package, book your date and let yourself be carried away.
Not a tourist trap labelled family school FFVL, state-certified instructors who have been familiar with the Gourdon site for nearly 20 years. Equipment that is regularly serviced at the'workshop.
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Gourdon is part of a magnificent network of flying sites in the Nice hinterland, also accessible from the Var. Discover the other nearby spots and villages.
One of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, at 760m. Medieval alleyways, Côte d'Azur panorama, artisans and gardens. Visit before or after your flight.
4-season site 10 minutes away, 1,800m takeoff. Main training site, paragliding all year round + skiing in winter.
Spectacular canyon below. Paragliding + canyoning combo in a day for the more adventurous.
Take-off sites, age, prices, season, procedure, video, cancellation, piloting.
From two sites: Gréolières (1,800 m, 10 minutes from Gourdon, on the ridges of Cheiron, 90 % of our flights, elevation gain 1,000 m) and Embark (1,080 m, direct access from Gourdon, elevation gain 700 m, south-east facing).
Both offer views of the Gorges du Loup and the medieval village of Gourdon.
Baptism is accessible from 4 years formula Child flightMaximum passenger weight: approximately 90 kg.
No particular experience or fitness required: you just need to be able to run 5 to 10 metres on takeoff. Details: Minimum age for paragliding.
Child flight €100 (10-15 min), Ascending flight €140 (20–30 mins, best-seller), Prestige flight €250 (45-60 mins, video included).
Combo paragliding + canyoning €190/person (day, min 5 in canyon). Walking and Flying 200 €. Video option: +30 €.
Yes, more than 300 flying days a year in the region. Spring and autumn offer the most consistent thermals.
In case of adverse weather, free postponement to a date of your choice.
Arrival at the site and meeting with the instructor, safety briefing, equipment check (harness, helmet, checking the fastenings), take-off after a short run of a few metres.
Panoramic flight over the Gorges du Loup, landing in the valley, debriefing and collection of the video (if selected).
Yes, filmed on a GoPro, in addition to 30 €. The souvenir video is included free of charge with the Vol Prestige package.
Free cancellation up to one week in advance. Free deferral in case of bad weather.
Payment is made on site after the activity, with no upfront charges.
Yes, if you wish, the monitor can let you take the reins for a short while during the flight to experience flying. Without any obligation.
4 key points for your flight from the Eagle's Nest.
Gourdon, Most Beautiful Villages of France. Flight from Gréolières (1,800 m) or Embarnier (1,080 m), with views of the Gorges du Loup and the Mediterranean.
Child flight €100, Ascendant €140 ★, Prestige €250, combo €190/person. From 4 years old, max 90 kg, no physical condition required.
All year round, spring and autumn ideal. Free cancellation up to 1 week before, free weather postponement, payment after the flight.
DEJEPS instructors, 20+ years on site, 6,000+ flights without serious accidents. Combo possible with canyon du Loup.
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