Sea view Mont Gros with a stop at Golfe Bleu beach — and Gréolières 30 minutes away for the mountain experience. School certified by the FFVL, Small family-run business that prioritises quality. Baptisms from 100 €.
Mont Gros · 678 mRoquebrune-Cap-Martin, ideally situated between Monaco and Menton, is a perfect starting point for discovering the paragliding. At Ailéments, a small family-run business, we prioritise quality of experience.
In all transparency : We only fly at Mont Gros from December to early March, weather permitting. It’s a lovely spot with sea views, landing on Golfe Bleu beach, but its limited elevation difference means the flights are shorter.
The experience we really recommend is Gréolières : our core business since 2013, and what our customers who have visited both sites tell us they much prefer — over 1,000 metres of vertical drop, unspoilt nature, Mercantour views and the Mediterranean.
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is fortunate to have the take-off on site : the Mont Gros (678 m), from where you set off facing the Mediterranean for a landing on the Blue Gulf beach, from December to early March. For the rest of the year, head for Gréolières and its over 1,000m of elevation gain in the mountains.
This guide : both options, access to Mont Gros, the packages, how it works and the full FAQ.
A winter flight with sea views at Mont Gros, or the ultimate mountain experience at Gréolières all year round — here are the two options, laid out clearly.
What our clients who have visited both sites much prefer exceptional altitude gain of over 1,000 m, take-off in the middle of nature in the Azur Prealps.
Panorama 360° — Mediterranean on one side, mountain peaks on the Mercantour from the other. 30 min away via a scenic route.
Lovely spot with a sea view on the Blue Gulf beach And a bird's-eye view of Monaco. Parking at takeoff (5 min walk).
In all transparency Limited elevation gain (500m useful), shorter flights of 15-20 minutes. Only when the beach is clear.
Two experiences in one, depending on the season: in winter, a sea-view flight on the Mont Gros, overlooking the Principality of Monaco and the Italian coast; the rest of the year, mountain flights on the Gréolières, with longer flights and over 250 flyable days per year. This double setup allows us to fly almost every day.
The area is perfect for a lovely day out: Le Corbusier promenade at Cap-Martin, the medieval village of Roquebrune and its castle, the nearby Italian border, or canyoning in the hinterland.
The view alone justifies the trip: under the wing, the Gorges du Loup and their 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, particularly striking as you take off. And as the area is brimming with things to see — listed villages, gorges, markets — this first flight easily turns into a day trip.
Take-off of the Mont Gros, with the Principality in the background, filmed on Golfe Bleu beach. Souvenir video option available (+€30), included in the Prestige flight.
Take-off in the Mont Gros, with the Principality as a backdrop, from the sand at Golfe Bleu: the moment you take off, you’re in for a real thrill as you look out over the sea. The on-board camera, held by your instructor, captures every second — the take-off over the waves, the turns, the landing. A truly unique experience, impossible to replicate from dry land.
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, guided from start to finish by your State-certified instructor. The location will be confirmed by SMS the day before, depending on the weather and season.
SMS with the selected site, the GPS point and the meeting time as forecast.
Car via La Turbie, ZestBus shuttle (except Tuesdays/Wednesdays) or 1.5 hours on foot. Parking 5 minutes from the launch site.
Safety instructions, harness, helmet. A few running steps facing the sea and you fly.
Monaco as a backdrop, stunts on demand, landing at Golfe Bleu beach.
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, morning windows in summer, and clear skies in winter. From Roquebrune, the flying slot is confirmed the day before by text message to avoid any unnecessary travel, and rescheduling is free of charge in the event of changeable weather.
You don't need to be athletic or a daredevil to give it a go: the instructor manages the entire flight, from take-off to landing, and all it takes is a few running steps to get airborne. Younger children (from 4 years old), the cautious and thrill-seekers alike will find something for them, each at their own pace. 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.
All in all, from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, paragliding offers a truly unique choice: a flight with sea views at Mont Gros in winter, or a mountain flight at Gréolières the rest of the year. All you have to do is choose your season and your package, and let yourself be carried away.
School certified by the FFVL Founded in 2013, based at Gréolières on the edge of the airfield. The Roquebrune site is also used for SIV stages (Flight Incident Simulation) thanks to the possibility of a safe water landing. Equipment checked each 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.
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By car from La Turbie (Mount Agel road), in ZestBus shuttle (08 00 74 05 38 or zestbus.fr — daily except Tuesdays and Wednesdays), or on foot in 1 hour 30 minutes.
From December to early March, when Golfe Bleu beach is not busy with bathers. In summer: flights on Gréolières or Gourdon.
Flying under the winter sun of the Côte d'Azur, when the rest of Europe is under snow.
From Nice 30-40 mins (A8 or Moyenne Corniche), or by train—the Roquebrune station is next to the landing. Monaco: 15 min, Menton: 10 min.
Yes, the Mont Gros — but with a limited altitude gain (500 m) and short flights (15-20 min).
For the real nature experience (1,000m of elevation gain, mountain ambiance): Gréolières, 30 mins away.
30 minutes From Roquebrune via a scenic route. Monaco: 40 min, Menton: 35 min, Nice: 45 min. The nature drive is part of the experience.
From age 4 with the formula Child flight, in the morning (8 am-10 am), sensations measured.
No maximum age if physical condition allows. Details: Minimum age for paragliding.
90 kg (Two-seater equipment certification). Close to the limit? Contact us solutions can sometimes be found.
Closed shoes (no sandals or flip-flops despite the beach), long trousers, windbreaker jacket. Gloves and hat in winter, Sunglasses recommended.
Helmet and harness supplied and certified.
Free deferral On a date of your choice, no charge as long as the flight has not taken place. The day before, the instructor analyses the forecast and confirms by SMS.
Absolutely: contemplative or dynamic flight with wing-over and 360°, on request at the briefing, if conditions allow.
Yes: laid on the Blue Gulf beach, swimming for the brave in winter. Restaurants and cafés on-site to celebrate your flight.
Yes, it is frequent: from work experience to Pilot's licence. The site is also used for SIV stages (Flight Incident Simulation) thanks to the possibility of a safe water landing. See our paragliding courses.
4 key points for your flight facing Monaco.
678 m, aerial view of the Principality, landing Blue Gulf beach (SNCF train station nearby). Car access, ZestBus or 1.5-hour walk.
When the beach is free — the azure winter sun. The rest of the year: Gréolières, our recommendation (1,000m elevation gain).
Child flight 100 €, Ascendant 140 € ★, Prestige 250 €. Wing-over and 360° included on request. From 4 years old, max 90 kg.
Small family business: we tell you what each site really offers. +6,000 flights without serious accident, stages SIV on-site.
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