Fly with a champion: discovery experience with one of our **female champions**
Description
Imagine your first tandem paragliding experience alongside Caroline Brille, winner of the Paragliding World Cup. An extraordinary discovery flight combining safety, teaching and a passion for flying. Caroline shares her love of paragliding with warmth and expertise. Gaby and Sandie are also incredible paragliding and speed riding champions.
Taking off from Planpraz-Brévent at 2050m, this 15 to 25-minute flight facing Mont Blanc is a rare and accessible experience for everyone.
Practical information
Accessibility
Accessible to everyone from age 4.
Maximum weight 85 kg, with exceptions.
Flight period
Summer – Autumn: 13 June to 20 September, 17 October to 1 November
Winter – Spring: 12 December to 18 April.
Subject to availability of Caroline, Gaby and Sandie.
Advance booking recommended.
Equipment
In summer: windbreaker, trousers, sports shoes, sunglasses.
In winter: ankle boots or après-ski boots, warm clothing, gloves, sunglasses or ski goggles. Ski boots not recommended.
Bring your phone so we can find each other easily and to transfer your photos and videos.
No helmet or backpack needed.
Meeting point
Meet at the foot of the Planpraz Brévent gondola. Accessible on foot from the centre of Chamonix or by car (Brévent car park). Please purchase your ski lift ticket before meeting us.
Our qualified instructors
Caroline Brille
Caroline has 34 years of experience in paragliding. She is a high-level competitive athlete with an exceptional track record: 15 podiums in the Paragliding World Cup, French Champion 5 consecutive years and World Vice-Champion in team paragliding. She is the first woman to have landed by paraglider on the summit of Mont Blanc. She takes care of you like family, and loves sharing her knowledge of the Chamonix valley and its wildlife. She is passionate about showing that flying is easy, gentle and accessible — just like the birds.
Gaby
Gaby... always with an infectious good mood. Paragliding and ski instructor. Yoga teacher. French speed riding champion. Always in the mountains — flying, skiing or climbing… but not only: there is also water… and yoga, her guiding thread. Original, caring and relaxed — she is the best person to get nervous passengers into the air.
Sandie
Sandie is the most decorated champion. World, European and French champion. Over 36 years of experience around the world and in the Mont Blanc massif. Teaching is one of her greatest qualities. Between excellence, passion and kindness, you will be in excellent company.
What they thought
Frequently asked questions
Is tandem paragliding in Chamonix accessible to beginners?
Absolutely! The tandem paragliding experience is designed for beginners!
No special skills required!
With tandem flights supervised by qualified instructors, no prior experience is needed.
We just need your help at take-off — a short run and within a few steps you feel yourself lifted off the ground.
During the flight, you are seated very comfortably and can chat with your instructor. Every time, it is a pleasant surprise for our passengers — they never expect it to be such a relaxing and enjoyable activity!
What is the weight limit?
Depending on the site chosen and the conditions, weight matters.
For Planpraz and Plan de l'Aiguille, we can fly passengers under 45 kg and over 90 kg if informed in advance. We will choose a suitable time slot.
For high-altitude and long-distance flights, it is preferable to weigh less than 90 kg, with exceptions.
Flights with our female champions are limited to 85 kg
The maximum authorised weight is 120 kg fully dressed — the certification limit for our harnesses and insurance.
Weight is not the only factor — we also take the passenger's fitness level into account. For example, it is quite manageable to take off with a 110 kg rugby player at Planpraz.
When should I book?
Planning your stay or weekend: as soon as you know your availability or the dates of your stay in Chamonix, you can book. Keep in mind the weather uncertainty — it is best to book at the beginning of your stay so you can reschedule if the weather is unpredictable.
Already in Chamonix: call us as soon as possible and don't wait until the last day to book. Weather conditions change… and we depend on the weather and the wind!
The forecast may look beautiful and yet we sometimes cannot fly if the wind is too strong or turbulent. We will advise you on the best days to fly.
Last-minute bookings are also possible. We often have availability on the same day, but it is not guaranteed!
I'm afraid of flying — can you convince me?
It is perfectly normal to feel nervous. Everyone has some apprehension before flying, to varying degrees. But as soon as you are in the air, you are seated so comfortably in your harness, and the sensation of flight is so gentle, that this anxiety disappears after just a few seconds — or a few minutes for the most anxious.
In the air, you are seated very comfortably and can chat easily with your instructor. The apprehension simply fades away.
Passengers are always surprised at how easy take-off is and how comfortable the experience feels.
We adapt to each passenger — a calm, relaxing flight or something with more adrenaline and aerobatics! Everyone is different, and we are here to listen and offer you the flight that suits you best.
