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Paragliding Tours in France: 4 to Choose Between

4 tours  ·  from $187

The 4 paragliding tours below are the ones worth your money, each with what it costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.

Paragliding Tandem Flight over the Alps in Chamonix - The safety briefing and first steps
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Paragliding Tandem Flight over the Alps in Chamonix

1.Paragliding Tandem Flight over the Alps in Chamonix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $216Our pick

Fly tandem above Chamonix with Air Sports Chamonix and an English-speaking pilot such as Coco, Richard, Romain, or Sandie. Take off near Brévent, look across Mont Blanc and its glaciers, and try the controls if conditions allow. The flight lasts about an hour, with optional photos and HD video for €30.

“So much fun! Guides were so nice, reassuring, and did there best to make the flight exactly what we were looking for. Worth the extra charge for go pro pictures!”

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Chamonix: Tandem Paragliding Flight - Takeoff is the most active part
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Chamonix: Tandem Paragliding Flight

2.Tandem Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 264 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $187Best value

Meet your English- or French-speaking pilot in Chamonix, ride the cable car toward Le Brévent, and walk to the launch site. After a safety briefing, you will run a few steps and glide for about 20 minutes above Chamonix and the Mont Blanc range. Pilots such as Richard, Sebastian, Xavier, and Adrian are known for calm instruction and optional turns.

“Wow . Worthing every penny ;) . Amazing views, super cool person 💯 he give me extra endorphins get crazy fly on end ;) .”

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Two-seater paragliding flight in Chamonix - What the one-hour schedule really includes
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Two-seater paragliding flight in Chamonix

3.Two-seater paragliding flight in Chamonix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $189

Meet Kailash Parapente in central Chamonix for a tandem flight facing Mont Blanc. After a short run down a gentle slope, you will spend about 20 minutes in the air with an English-speaking instructor. Eric, Erick, Olivier, and Leticia are among the named pilots praised for calm guidance and good humor. Photos and video may be available for an added fee.

“Unforgettable entertainment for all ages. Everything is very professional and safe. For a fee, video and photos. You must also pay separately for the lift ticket. It's not cheap, but it's worth it.Auto-translated”

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paragliding discovery flight - Aerial footage from the sky
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paragliding discovery flight

4.paragliding discovery flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $204

Meet at Compagnie du Mont-Blanc in Chamonix, ride the ski lifts to the launch slope, and take off with an instructor controlling the wing. You will spend 20 to 30 minutes in the air before landing in the valley. Xavier speaks English and can provide GoPro photos and video for an extra €30.

“As a first time paraglider Xavier was very helpful in guiding me on what to do during the flight. He speaks English and will also offer go pro pictures and footage for €30.”

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