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Paragliding Tandem Flight in Chamonix - Take-off from Plan-Praz

5.0(466)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 466 reviews1 h 15 minFree cancellationBy Air Sports Chamonix
Paragliding Tandem Flight in Chamonix - Take-off from Plan-Praz

About this activity

Paragliding is one of the most exciting activities in Chamonix. Enjoy a paragliding tandem flight over the Alps. You will 15 to 30 minutes just in front of the Mont-Blanc, Europe's highest mountain! This flight is the perfect way to get introduced to paragliding. While in the air, you can admire the wonderful and unique views of the Alps and their summits. Your pilot might even let you try piloting yourself!

Thanks to our professional instructors, you will be able to do this activity safely. All our instructors hold official french paragliding teacher certificate, and subscribe to a full insurance, which is valid for both you and them.

What's included

  • ✓Driver/guide
  • ✓Use of helmet
  • ✓Insurance

Not included

  • ✕Option Photos and HD video of the flight (on demand: 35€)
  • ✕Cable car ticket (to buy at meeting point)

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet your pilot at the bottom of the cable car near the lift ticket office. Please be there on time and buy your lift ticket (one way ticket for paragliding)

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • MEETING POINT: in front of the cable car ticket office. We do not have an office or desk there. Just wait there and the pilots will come.
  • Minimum age is 4 years
  • Please do not carry a big bag during the flight. Only very small bags are allowed.
  • Please provide your weight in kg. Max weight is 100 kg
  • Best time to fly in summer: less than 40kg: ask for an early time: 8 am or 9 am
  • Best time to fly in summer: 40 to 60kg: book a flight until 11 am max
  • Best time to fly in summer: Above 60kg: you can fly all day
  • Total activity takes about 1 hour
  • If weather (wind or rain) does not allow a safe flight, you will be refunded
  • Be at the meeting point 10 min before. Buy your ticket for cable car (one way , about 18 euros)
  • No need to write or call us to inform that you arrived. Only do so if you are late.
  • Pilots might be up to 10 min late. Don't worry, they will come and look for you.
  • Keep you phone with you, as we might try to call you if we don't find you
  • All our pilots speaks English and French. Some speak Spanish as well.
  • Best time to fly in summer: Above 90kg: NOT BEFORE 10am
  • Max. weight is 100kg

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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