Enjoy an unforgettable first-time paragliding experience from Gréolières, our main site in the Pré-Alps of the Azure. State-qualified instructors, nearly 20 years of experience at this exceptional spot where we offer 80% of our flights. Christening from 100 €.
Gréolières · 06Gréolières is our historic site, where it all began for Ailéments. Perched at an altitude of 800 metres in the Pré-Alps of Azur Regional Nature Park, this authentic village is the ideal starting point to discover the paragliding.
Take-off is from the ridges of Le Cheiron, at 1,800 metres above sea level. This free-flight site is recognised as one of the best in the Alpes-Maritimes thanks to its regular thermal lift and its south-facing orientation. To get up there, you pass through the Gorges du Loup — the journey is already part of the adventure.
The landing is in the Wolf Valley, at the edge of our school. In winter, the resort Gréolières 1400 makes it possible to combine skiing and paragliding. All our flight sites are less than an hour from the coast.
Between the take-off on the Cheiron ridges and the landing in the Loup valley, it's over 1,000 metres of elevation gain The options available to you: flights lasting between 10 and 60 minutes depending on the package you choose, ranging from gentle flights for first-timers to more exhilarating ones for thrill-seekers. With flying conditions suitable for over 250 days a year, Gréolières is a site that offers both a reassuring start for beginners and plenty of opportunities for those looking to improve their skills.
This guide Why this site is unique, the packages, the flight procedure, complete FAQ.
An exceptional take-off from the Cheiron ridges, among the most reliable conditions in the Alpes-Maritimes, and a school located at the foot of the landing site.
Take-off on the crêtes du Cheiron, south-facing, regular thermal uplifts. Landing in the Loup valley, next to the school.
This is where we fly 80 % of time Our instructors know every gust of wind and every thermal on this site; they've been practicing here for almost 20 years.
Recognised as one of the Best sites in the Alpes-Maritimes, navigable most of the year thanks to its microclimate.
Ideal conditions in winter and spring, early morning flights in summer, golden light in autumn over the Pre-Alps.
A historic site for Ailéments, Gréolières is also one of the premier spots for free flight in the Préalpes d’Azur: south-facing, with regular valley breezes and reliable thermal lift. It is this consistency that led us to establish our school here, right on the edge of the landing area — our state-certified instructors have been taking off from here for nearly 20 years and can read every cycle of the day, from the contemplative morning flight to the stronger thermals of the afternoon.
Less than an hour from the coast, Gréolières is the meeting point for paragliding enthusiasts from all over the French Riviera: people come here from Nice, Cannes, Antibes or Grasse for the day, often combining the flight with a swim or a hike in the countryside. Whether you’re a beginner looking for your first flight, a family, a couple or a trainee pilot, there’s a flight for everyone: the site is just as suited to a leisurely morning flight as it is to learning to fly and experiencing more thrilling sensations. It is precisely this versatility, coupled with favourable weather, that has made it the heart of Ailéments’s operations since 2013.
Crêtes du Cheiron, vallée du Loup, Mediterranean on the horizon: a glimpse of what awaits you on our historic site. Souvenir video option available (+€30), included in the Prestige flight.
From your very first running steps, the ground disappears and silence descends: beneath your feet, the ridges of the Cheiron, the Gorges du Loup, and, in the distance, the Mediterranean glide by. The onboard video, filmed by your instructor, records every moment – the take-off, the wide turns above the Loup valley, the gentle landing. Perfect for reliving the flight and sharing it long after you've returned to earth.
From gentle child fares to long-haul premium flights, a formula for baptism For every desire. All-inclusive prices: equipment, instructor, insurance.
In detail: the Ascending flight, our best-seller, flies cross-country over the Cheiron ridges to the village of Coursegoules — spirals and stalactites optional for thrill-seekers. The Child flight, it is programmed in the morning when the air is calm and supervised by a monitor trained in welcoming the youngest: an opportunity to spot local fauna, chamois and roe deer, from the sky. Educational flight addresses progressing pilots — analysis of thermals, correction of flight technique, and personalised debriefing — while the Walk & Fly add an approach hike before takeoff. In winter, the Paragliding on skis sets off on skis from the slopes of Gréolières 1400 (red run, suitable for ages 10 and over), and the Paragliding combo + canyoning combines a flight with a canyoning descent for a day packed with thrills.
A simple and reassuring experience, supervised from start to finish by your State-certified instructor. Meet at the village, ascent to the Cheiron, flight, and landing at the edge of the school.
A text message with the GPS coordinates of the meeting point at Gréolières Village and the schedule, subject to weather conditions.
From the village to the take-off on the Cheiron ridges, between 5 and 20 minutes on the track.
Safety instructions, harness, helmet. A few running steps into the wind and you are flying.
Contemplation, thermals or acrobatics of your choice, then a gentle landing in the Grand-Pré.
During the flight, you can take control Stay for a few moments if you wish; for the more adventurous, acrobatics are possible on request. Upon landing in the Grand-Pré, your instructor will take the time for a debrief and give you your video if you chose it. No prior experience or specific physical condition is necessary: being able to take a few running steps for take-off is sufficient, and each flight is adapted to your desires, from a contemplative stroll to stronger sensations.
Not a tourist trap a family school certified by the FFVL, situated at the foot of the Gréolières landing area. Our state-certified instructors have been flying here for nearly 20 years and the equipment is inspected every season 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.
Do you have a question? Contact us you call the 06 87 68 71 90.
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Offer a paragliding gift voucher valid for 12 months, usable on all packages from Child's Flight to Prestige Flight, sent by email. Ideal for a birthday, Christmas or a EVJF/EVG.
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By road from the village, approximately 45 minutes from Nice and 50 minutes from Cannes, crossing the Gorges du Loup — it's already part of the adventure.
Free parking at take-off. GPS coordinates sent by SMS the day before.
This is our Historic site, where we have been flying for nearly 20 years. South-facing, consistent thermals, 360° views of the Côte d'Azur and the Mercantour.
We achieve about 80 % of our baptisms The conditions are favourable there for most of the year.
Exceptional microclimate: over 300 days of sunshine per year. Winter and spring: regular ascents, exceptional visibility. Summer: early morning or late day flights. Autumn: golden light on the Pre-Alps.
From age 4 with the formula Child flight at €100, in the morning between 8 and 10 am when the air is calm.
No maximum age as long as you can run a few steps on take-off. Details: Minimum age for paragliding.
90 kg, limit determined by the certification of the two-seater equipment. If you are close to this limit, contact us to discuss it.
Even in summer, pack warm clothes: it's always cooler at take-off 1 800 m. Closed shoes, long trousers, windbreaker jacket and a light jumper.
We supply the approved helmet and harness.
Free deferral on the date of your choice (strong wind, storm, rain). You pay nothing until the flight has taken place.
Confirmation or postponement SMS the day before.
Absolutely: the gift card is valid for one year, usable on all formulas from Child Flight to Prestige Flight. Order online or by telephone.
Yes, option GoPro video + €30 (Included in the Prestige Package): Take-off, flight over the peaks and coast, landing. HD file transferred to your phone after the flight.
Yes, Gréolières is the ideal place to learn: taster sessions, progressive flying lessons, and licence training. See our paragliding school, placed at the bottom of the landing.
4 key points about our historic site in the Azur Alps foothills.
Take-off at 1 800 m On the ridges of Cheiron, facing due south, with regular ascents. Landing at the edge of the school, in the Loup valley.
Child flight 100 €, Ascendant 140 € ★, Prestige 250 €, combo 190 €/person. From 4 years old, max 90 kg.
Route via Gorges du Loup, free parking, GPS by SMS the day before. +300 days of sunshine per year, free weather report.
DEJEPS instructors, +6,000 flights with no serious accidents. Combo with the canyon du Loup and training courses on-site.
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