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The Chamonix Mont-Blanc valley is a wonderful place for paragliding, thanks to its numerous take-off and landing areas.

The take-offs listed below are:

Opening period 2025 of the valley’s take-off sites:

PLANPRAZ Take-off

The Planpraz take-off site is located at an altitude of 2,050 meters and offers a breathtaking view of the town of Chamonix, along with a stunning panoramic vista of the Mont-Blanc range. This flight allows you to admire the surrounding peaks, such as Mont Blanc, the Aiguille du Midi, the Aiguille Verte, and Les Drus. Depending on weather conditions, it is possible to fly over the Aiguillette des Houches, Brévent, and the Aiguilles Rouges, providing a unique aerial experience with a magnificent view of the Chamonix Valley.

With a 1,000-meter altitude difference, this flight is accessible to everyone, from children to seniors.

We will take the gondola together up to the Planpraz station, followed by a short 5-minute walk to reach the take-off point.

OPENING PERIOD:

  • January 1st to April 20th
  • June 15th to September 15th
  • December 15th to December 31st

MEETING POINT
The meeting point is at the departure of the Planpraz gondola.

For parking, the best option is the Planpraz parking lot.
You will need to purchase a one-way paraglider lift ticket, priced at approximately €18 (not included in the price of the flight).

For this flight, we recommend wearing:

  • Sportswear
  • Sneakers or hiking shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • A windbreaker and/or warm clothes depending on the season

 

 

PLAN DE L'AIGUILLE take-off

Welcome to the gateway of the Mont-Blanc massif!

Plan de l'Aiguille, located at an altitude of 2,317 meters at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi, offers a spectacular view of the northwest face of the massif. Here, you can admire the glaciers, including the Mallory Glacier suspended beneath the Aiguille du Midi, as well as the impressive Aiguilles de Chamonix towering over the landscape. This flight also brings you closer to the Bossons Glacier, one of the most majestic and accessible in the Chamonix Valley.

This flying site is suitable for everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. With an altitude difference of approximately 1,300 meters, it offers a breathtaking panorama throughout the flight.

OPENING PERIOD

  • April 15th to June 30th
  • September 1st to October 30th

MEETING POINT & PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
We will meet at the departure station of the Aiguille du Midi cable car.
You will need to purchase a one-way paragliding lift ticket for Plan de l’Aiguille (first section) at a cost of approximately €22 (not included in the flight price).
For parking, the Grépon parking lot is the most convenient option.

For this flight, we recommend wearing:

  • Sportswear
  • Sneakers or hiking shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • A windbreaker and/or warm clothing depending on the season

AIGUILLE DU MIDI take-off !

In the heart of the Mont-Blanc massif, at an altitude of 3,842 meters, stands the Aiguille du Midi!

From here, you’ll enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps, with Mont Blanc towering in the background at 4,810 meters. This take-off site is unique in Europe, as it is the only one accessible at this altitude by cable car.

This flight is reserved for athletes. Access to the take-off point is accompanied by a high-mountain guide, who will equip you with crampons, a harness, a helmet, and an ice axe. Once roped in, you will descend the ridge to reach the take-off area, where you will meet your paraglider instructor.

With an altitude difference of approximately 2,800 meters, this flight offers a total immersion in high-altitude mountaineering, providing an unforgettable aerial experience.

OPENING PERIOD

  • April 15th to June 30th
  • September 1st to October 30th

MEETING POINT
We will meet at the bottom of the Aiguille du Midi cable car station.
You will need to purchase a one-way ticket to Aiguille du Midi (to the top) for approximately €57 (not included in the flight price).
For parking, the Grépon parking lot is the most convenient.

For this flight, we recommend wearing:

  • Ski or mountaineering attire
  • A pair of crampon-compatible shoes (available for rent through our partner)
  • Sunglasses
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