A paradise for paragliders
The Mont-Blanc region is certainly the most beautiful playground for paragliding. You will, without doubt, retain intense and moving memories of your flying in this area. The Mont-Blanc region is comprised of glacial valleys enclosed and bordered by high summits ensuing a localised and complicated aerology.
Thermal constasts can be very great giving potential for widespread lift, sometimes very powerful and therefore very turbulent. It is paradise for cross country flights! Where can you practise paragliding ? Planpraz launch site : see the map - Access : Planpraz gondola and 10 minutes walk uphill from the lift station
- Flight conditions : site usable from 8 am through to early afternoon.
- Landing field: bois du Bouchet
- Ability: supervised beginner to XC pilot
Plan de l'Aiguille launch site: see the map - Access : Aiguille du Midi cable-car (1st stage) and
5 minutes walk down beneath the cable-car - Flight conditions : the site works from the beginning of the afternoon to evening
- Forbidden in July and August.
- Landing field: bois du Bouchet
- Ability: supervised beginner to XC pilot
Summit of Aiguille du Midi launch site: see the map - Access : Aiguille du Midi cable-car (two stages)
and 30 minutes descent along a vertiginous knife edge ridge necessating use of crampons and preferably a rope - flight conditions: flyable throughout the day
- Forbidden July and August.
- Landing field: bois du Bouchet
- Ability: qualified (autonomous) pilot, with excellent take off technique and mountaineering experience
Grands Montets launch site : see the map - Access: Lognan and Grands Montets cable-cars (2 stages) then
10 minutes walk down from the lift station and across a glacier. - flight conditions : usable from the begining of the afternoon to evening
- Landing field: bois du Bouchet (no landing field in Argentière)
- Ability: qualified (autonomous) pilot, mountaineering experience
Whether you are a novice or regular flyer, we strongly advise you to be accompanied by a professional. Consult the list of our partners ("sports et loisirs" section).
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Paragliding has something of magic in it |
The Compagnie du Mont-Blanc proposes a special tariff for the practice of sports activities, including paragliding. For more information about the paragliding package deal >>PLUS
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Restricted zones The restricted zones were created and applied by ministerial order in order to preserve the natural heritage : wildlife, vegetation, countryside, geology etc... The nature reserves have been created to form large peaceful and protected areas where the wildlife suffers little disturbance. Regulations also protect the operations of mountain rescue helicopters. It is your own responsibility to check the restricted zones. Further information on the local club's website : lesgratteciel.org
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