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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:
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.
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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:
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
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:
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
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: