Paragliding in France

18 mountain destinations in France offer paragliding on Alpe Match, mainly in winter, spring, summer and autumn. Compare them by altitude, season and price level, and see the services available in each destination.

18 destinations compared

DestinationVillage altitudeMax altitudeHiking trailsSeasonPrice levelServices
La Clusaz
Aravis Valley
1,040 m2,600 m200 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–2
Alpe d'Huez
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1,850 m3,330 m250 kmWinter, Summer€€€1
Avoriaz
Haute-Savoie
1,681 m2,466 m200 kmWinter, Summer–1
Bonneval-sur-Arc
Savoie
1,759 m3,642 m60 kmSummer–1
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1,030 m4,807 m350 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn€€€€1
Courchevel
Savoie
1,100 m3,054 m150 kmWinter, Spring, Summer, Autumn–1
La Grave
Alte Alpi
1,497 m3,983 m200 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Les Arcs
Savoie
1,200 m3,226 m200 kmWinter, Spring, Summer, Autumn–1
Les Deux Alpes
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1,650 m3,600 m200 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn€€€1
Morzine
Haute-Savoie
1,395 m2,460 m200 kmWinter, Spring, Summer, Autumn–1
Samoëns
Haute-Savoie
720 m2,500 m900 kmWinter, Spring, Summer, Autumn–1
Tignes & Val d'Isère
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1,550 m3,599 m200 kmWinter, Summer–1
Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière)
Val d'Allos
1,500 m2,600 m150 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn––
Cauterets
Hautes-Pyrénées
500 m3,300 m200 kmSummer–1
Font-Romeu
Occitanie - Pyrénées
1,710 m2,213 m350 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Megève
Rhône-Alpes
1,027 m2,485 m150 kmWinter, Summer–1
Montgenèvre
Hautes-Alpes
1,860 m2,700 m300 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Val Thorens
Les 3 Vallées
2,300 m3,230 m40 kmWinter, Summer–1
Compare La Clusaz, Alpe d'Huez, Avoriaz

Paragliding in each destination

La Clusaz

Aravis Valley, France
Paragliding ViewsParagliding
  • Summer Paragliding School & Introductory CoursesSummer, Spring, Autumn

    For those looking to experience the thrill of flight above the Aravis, the local paragliding school offers comprehensive introductory courses and solo training. Unlike tandem flights (which are common), these courses…

  • Paragliding Tandem Flights - Fly AravisSummer, Autumn, Spring

    Experience the stunning Aravis landscape from a unique perspective with a tandem paragliding flight. Operated by local professional pilots, 'Fly Aravis' offers introductory flights that require no prior experience.…

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Alpe d'Huez

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Paragliding
  • Paragliding Tandem FlightsWinter, Summer

    Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Alpe d'Huez region from above with a tandem paragliding flight. Several certified instructors and schools offer flights, typically taking off from various points such as the…

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Avoriaz

Haute-Savoie, France
Paragliding
  • Avoriaz Paragliding Tandem FlightsWinter, Summer

    Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Alps from a unique perspective with a tandem paragliding flight. Launching from various points around Avoriaz, flights offer unparalleled aerial views of the resort, the Morzine…

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Courchevel

Savoie, France
Paragliding
  • Paragliding Tandem FlightsWinter, Summer, Autumn, Spring

    Experience the breathtaking beauty of the French Alps from above with a tandem paragliding flight. Available year-round, these flights offer unparalleled panoramic views of the Tarentaise Valley and the Mont Blanc…

Full guide to Courchevel

Les Arcs

Savoie, France
Paragliding
  • Paragliding Tandem FlightsSpring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

    Experience Les Arcs from a breathtaking aerial perspective with a tandem paragliding flight. Under the guidance of certified instructors, participants can soar above the valleys and peaks of the Tarentaise, enjoying…

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Les Deux Alpes

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Paragliding
  • Paragliding Tandem FlightsSummer, Autumn, Spring

    Experience Les Deux Alpes from a bird's-eye perspective with a tandem paragliding flight. Under the guidance of certified instructors, you'll take off from a mountain peak and gracefully glide over the stunning alpine…

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Morzine

Haute-Savoie, France
Paragliding
  • Paragliding Tandem FlightsWinter, Summer, Autumn, Spring

    Experience Morzine from a breathtaking aerial perspective with a tandem paragliding flight. Accompanied by certified instructors, participants launch from various take-off points, soaring gracefully over the valley and…

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Samoëns

Haute-Savoie, France
Paragliding
  • Paragliding School and Tandem FlightsSpring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

    Samoëns offers excellent conditions for paragliding, with several local schools providing tandem flights for beginners and courses for those wishing to learn. Tandem flights, lasting 15-30 minutes, allow visitors to…

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Cauterets

Hautes-Pyrénées, France
  • Paragliding Tandem FlightsSummer

    Experience Cauterets and the Pyrenees from a breathtaking aerial perspective with a tandem paragliding flight. Under the guidance of certified instructors, you'll launch from a mountain slope and glide gracefully above…

Full guide to Cauterets

Megève

Rhône-Alpes, France
  • Paragliding Tandem FlightsSummer, Winter

    For an unforgettable bird's-eye view of Megève and the Mont Blanc massif, tandem paragliding flights are available. Accompanied by certified instructors, participants can experience the thrill of soaring above the…

Full guide to Megève

Frequently asked questions

Where can you go paragliding in France?

La Clusaz, Alpe d'Huez, Avoriaz, Bonneval-sur-Arc, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Courchevel, among 18 destinations offer paragliding according to Alpe Match data.

When is the season for paragliding?

Based on the services listed in each destination, paragliding is mainly available in winter, spring, summer and autumn. Dates vary every year: check with local operators.

Which paragliding destination reaches the highest altitude in France?

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, with a maximum altitude of 4,807 m.

Paragliding in France: 18 destinations compared | Alpe Match