Paragliding in Switzerland

17 mountain destinations in Switzerland 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.

17 destinations compared

DestinationVillage altitudeMax altitudeHiking trailsSeasonPrice levelServices
Arosa
Canton of Graubünden
1,775 m2,980 m200 kmWinter, Summer, Autumn–1
Champéry
Wallis
1,055 m2,254 m800 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Fiesch
Wallis
1,060 m2,927 m300 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Grindelwald & Wengen
Canton of Bern
1,034 m2,500 m300 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Hasliberg
Canton of Bern
1,082 m2,534 m350 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Lauterbrunnen & Mürren
Jungfrau Alps
795 m2,970 m15 kmSummer–1
Nendaz
Canton Valais
1,252 m3,330 m250 kmWinter, Spring, Summer, Autumn–1
Pontresina
Canton of Grisons
1,805 m4,049 m580 kmWinter, Spring, Summer, Autumn–1
Stoos
Schwyz
1,246 m1,935 m340 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Verbier
Canton of Valais
1,490 m3,330 m500 kmWinter, Spring, Summer, Autumn€€€€1
Davos
Canton of Grisons
1,560 m3,146 m700 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn––
Silvaplana
Canton of the Grisons
1,716 m3,380 m240 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn––
Andermatt
Uri
1,147 m2,999 m500 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Bettmeralp
Canton of Valais
1,948 m2,869 m317 kmWinter, Summer–1
Engelberg
Obwalden
1,013 m3,238 m500 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Saas-Fee
Saas Valley
1,790 m3,600 m350 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Zermatt
Valais
1,620 m3,899 m400 kmWinter, Summer, Autumn€€€€1
Compare Arosa, Champéry, Fiesch

Paragliding in each destination

Arosa

Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland
Paragliding
  • Tandem Paragliding ArosaWinter, Summer, Autumn

    Experience Arosa from a bird's-eye view with a tandem paragliding flight. Qualified instructors take guests on unforgettable glides above the stunning alpine scenery, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the…

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Fiesch

Wallis, Switzerland
Paragliding
  • Paragliding and Hang Gliding CenterSummer, Autumn, Spring

    Fiesch is a world-renowned destination for paragliding and hang gliding, thanks to its favorable thermals and stunning launch sites, particularly from Eggishorn and Fiescheralp. Tandem flights with experienced…

Full guide to Fiesch

Hasliberg

Canton of Bern, Switzerland
Paragliding
  • Tandem Paragliding HaslibergSummer, Autumn

    Experience the breathtaking beauty of Hasliberg and the Haslital valley from a unique perspective with a tandem paragliding flight. Under the guidance of experienced, certified instructors, adventurers can glide…

Full guide to Hasliberg

Nendaz

Canton Valais, Switzerland
Paragliding
  • Paragliding NendazWinter, Summer, Autumn, Spring

    Tandem paragliding flights are available from various launch sites around Nendaz, offering breathtaking aerial views of the 4 Vallées and Valais valley. Experienced instructors provide a safe and exhilarating experience…

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Pontresina

Canton of Grisons, Switzerland
Paragliding
  • Tandem Paragliding EngadinWinter, Spring, Summer, Autumn

    Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Engadin from a bird's-eye view with a tandem paragliding flight. Taking off from various scenic spots around Pontresina (e.g., Muottas Muragl, Corviglia depending on wind…

Full guide to Pontresina

Stoos

Schwyz, Switzerland
Paragliding
  • Paragliding StoosSummer, Autumn, Spring

    Experience the ultimate freedom and breathtaking aerial views of the Stoos-Muotatal region and Lake Lucerne with a tandem paragliding flight. Under the guidance of certified instructors, visitors can take to the skies…

Full guide to Stoos

Verbier

Canton of Valais, Switzerland
Paragliding
  • Paragliding VerbierWinter, Summer, Autumn, Spring

    Offers tandem paragliding flights, providing an unparalleled bird's-eye view of Verbier and the '4 Vallées' domain. Experienced instructors take guests on exhilarating flights from popular take-off points like Les…

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Bettmeralp

Canton of Valais, Switzerland
  • Paragliding Tandem FlightsWinter, Summer

    For the adventurous, paragliding tandem flights offer an unparalleled bird's-eye view of the Aletsch Arena and the surrounding Valais Alps. Accompanied by experienced pilots, participants can soar silently above the…

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Engelberg

Obwalden, Switzerland
  • Tandem Paragliding EngelbergSummer, Autumn

    Experience the breathtaking beauty of Engelberg from a bird's-eye perspective with a tandem paragliding flight. Under the guidance of experienced, certified pilots, guests can launch from various mountain locations…

Full guide to Engelberg

Zermatt

Valais, Switzerland
  • Paragliding ZermattWinter, Summer, Autumn

    Experience Zermatt and the Matterhorn from a bird's-eye perspective with a tandem paragliding flight. Several certified local operators offer tandem flights from various launch sites, typically around Sunnegga or…

Full guide to Zermatt

Frequently asked questions

Where can you go paragliding in Switzerland?

Arosa, Champéry, Fiesch, Grindelwald & Wengen, Hasliberg and Lauterbrunnen & Mürren, among 17 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 Switzerland?

Pontresina, with a maximum altitude of 4,049 m.

Paragliding in Switzerland: 17 destinations compared | Alpe Match