**Thrills guaranteed**: sensation paragliding experience at Planpraz Brévent
Description
From Planpraz, the thrills experience plunges you into an intense and panoramic flight. First, you soak in the incredible scenery of Chamonix. Then hold on tight — it's even better than a fairground ride! You will experience the full intensity of the manoeuvres mastered by your experienced instructor, who pilots the wing with complete safety.
This 15 to 25-minute flight combines exceptional panoramas and adrenaline. Total activity duration: approximately 1 hour.
Practical information
Accessibility
Accessible to adults and children from age 10 in good physical condition. Passengers weighing less than 45 kg or more than 85–90 kg must inform us.
Flight period
Summer – Autumn: 13 June to 20 September, 17 October to 1 November
Winter – Spring: 12 December to 18 April.
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, opposite the ticket offices. Accessible on foot or by car from the centre of Chamonix. Please purchase your ski lift 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.
Can I bring a camera?
Yes, you can bring a camera or your phone. It is your responsibility.
It must be secured so it cannot fall.
We fly over the town, so we cannot risk injuring anyone.
We offer an in-air photo and video service. We are used to filming you in this magnificent panorama. This allows you to fully enjoy your flight. You will leave with beautiful souvenir images. We transfer them directly to your phone, or to an SD card if you don't have enough storage on your phone.
What should I bring?
Bring your phone so we can find each other at the meeting point... and to transfer the photos and videos from your flight.
In summer, dress as if you were going for a short mountain hike: a windbreaker, trousers, sports shoes and sunglasses.
In winter, dress as if you were going skiing. Wear ankle boots, après-ski boots, or snowboard boots. Ski boots are not recommended. Don't forget your gloves, sunglasses or ski goggles.
Don't bring a helmet — we have a certified helmet for you.
Don't bring a backpack — there is no room to take it on the flight.
Where is the best spot for companions?
We recommend that companions wait at the landing area.
It is great for them and for you to be welcomed upon landing. They will be there to share your first impressions and see the size of your smile! Ask them to come to the meeting point with you — the landing zone is not far. We will tell them who you are flying with and the colour of the wing to spot you in the sky.
They can also accompany you to the take-off, in which case they will need a return ticket for the chosen site.
