Discover free flight from **Plan de l'Aiguille** at 2317m
Description
Plan de l'Aiguille is an exceptional flying site, nestled at 2317m altitude in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif. This discovery flight offers a unique panoramic view over the Chamonix valley, the impressive north face of the Aiguille du Midi and the snow-capped summits of Mont Blanc. Let yourself be guided in complete confidence by your certified pilot for an unforgettable experience. It is a magnificent flight close to the Bossons glacier, where you truly brush against the high mountains. The aerial view over the Chamonix valley provides an extraordinary perspective of the entire Mont Blanc massif.
The flight lasts between 15 and 25 minutes depending on air conditions. Plan de l'Aiguille is accessible by cable car from the centre of Chamonix. Total activity duration: approximately 1h30.
Practical information
Accessibility
Accessible to adults and children from age 5. Ideal weight between 30 and 90 kg. Other weights — please contact us.
Normal physical fitness is recommended.
Flight period
May - June - September - October
This site is prohibited in July and August.
Equipment
In summer: windbreaker, trousers, sports shoes, sunglasses.
In winter: ankle boots or après-ski boots, warm clothing, gloves, sunglasses or ski goggles.
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 Aiguille du Midi cable car. Accessible from the centre of Chamonix. Please purchase your cable car ticket before meeting us.
Our qualified instructors
Lionel Pouzadoux
Lionel is a high mountain guide and paragliding instructor. A seasoned alpinist, excellent climber and exceptional paragliding pilot, he leads all our extraordinary expeditions — including the paragliding landing on the summit of Mont Blanc in 2009. He is the expert of the Mont Blanc massif. He will share his passion for paragliding and his mountains with warmth and good humour.
Gérald
Paragliding instructor with 25 years of experience. In love with wide open spaces and freedom, he sailed extensively in the tropics before making a home on Réunion Island. Flying, kitesurfing, sailing — he always has a little wind in his sails. He dropped anchor in Chamonix to enjoy wild nature and share his passion for paragliding. He radiates calm and serenity. Pleasure, kindness and safety are his values.
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.
Arnaud
36 years of experience, sports teacher, instructor trainer, youth team coach for the French national team and league. Former French team member. Mental performance coach. Highly skilled, but what drives him is sharing his passion with kindness and pedagogy. You will have an excellent time in his company.
Florian
The sky has been his playground since the age of 12. Multiple French champion and international acrobatics competitor, he lives paragliding to the fullest. In his company, every flight becomes a unique experience. Looking for thrills? He will show you flight from a completely different angle… literally — including flying upside down. Want something gentle? He also knows how to offer a fluid, contemplative moment facing the scenery. Precise, attentive and pedagogical, he will adapt every flight to your wishes to give you far more than a simple experience: an unforgettable memory.
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.
Nicolas
Nicolas is a ski instructor in winter and paragliding instructor in summer. A Chamonix native of Corsican origin, there isn't a corner of the valley he hasn't explored on skis or in the air. The eternal rider of everything that glides! The most experienced member of our team, he flies as naturally as he breathes. Nobody is better at building confidence.
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
Why paraglide in Chamonix?
Flying is wonderful. Flying in this panorama is truly exceptional — one of the most beautiful paragliding sites in the world.
The in-flight views are breathtakingly beautiful.
There is something for everyone! Children, adults, seniors, athletes, thrill-seekers, adrenaline hunters, or simply those looking to enjoy the flight closest to nature and the view: a timeless moment, calm and contemplative.
We never run out of reasons to fly in Chamonix.
Take-off and access to the launch site are easy.
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.
I'm afraid of heights — can I still fly?
We take up people who say they suffer from vertigo every single day. But in paragliding, when you are not connected to the ground, you don't experience it at all. The question we ask our passengers is: do you feel comfortable on a plane? If yes, you will be perfectly fine in the air and will not feel any vertigo.
Moreover, you don't jump off a cliff in paragliding — you take off by walking briskly down a gentle slope and feel yourself being lifted up. You never feel like you are falling.
So book even if you have a fear of heights!
How will I receive my photos and videos?
On request, your instructor takes videos and photos during the flight with an HD GoPro camera on a telescopic pole.
You are featured in the foreground of the video with the landscapes appearing behind you.
It is truly worth it — the footage is fantastic.
At the end of the flight, everything can be transferred to your phone via cable.
Don't forget to bring your phone and free up some space — it can take up to 8GB.
No phone, or not enough space? Your instructor will give you an SD card with your images.
