Paragliding · Briançon

Paragliding · Briançon

3 offers 110€ – 200€ 5.0 (16 reviews) Verified March 2026
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All 3 options are run by Briançon Parapente - Emotion Air and rated 5/5 across 16 reviews, so the choice is purely about intensity and commitment. The 110 € tandem flight over Serre-Chevalier delivers 1h to 1.5h of airtime with zero experience required: you sit in harness, your pilot handles everything, and the launch from the Prorel area puts the Écrins peaks in full view. Step up to the 160 € Speedriding Discovery Course if you want to mix skiing and paragliding in a half-day to 3-day format, a faster and lower discipline that hugs the snowpack at speed. The 200 € Paragliding Taster Course is a full day to 3-day progression where you actually pilot the glider yourself under instructor supervision. Pick the tandem for a one-shot adrenaline hit, the taster course if you want to leave Briançon with real flying skills.

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Best value Tandem Paragliding Flight in Serre Chevalier, near Briançon

Tandem Paragliding Flight in Serre Chevalier, near Briançon

5.0 (16) 110€ See offer
Speedriding Discovery Course in Briançon, near Serre Chevalier

Speedriding Discovery Course in Briançon, near Serre Chevalier

160€ See offer
Paragliding Taster Course in Briançon, Serre-Chevalier

Paragliding Taster Course in Briançon, Serre-Chevalier

200€ See offer

Our picks

Best single-session rush

Tandem Paragliding Flight in Serre Chevalier, near Briançon

110 € buys 1h to 1.5h of piloted airtime above Serre-Chevalier with no physical requirements and no prior experience needed.

110 €See offer

Best for learning to fly yourself

Paragliding Taster Course in Briançon, Serre-Chevalier

At 200 €, the full day to 3-day Taster Course is the only option where you leave Briançon having actually controlled a paraglider.

200 €See offer

Frequently asked questions

What's the most intense moment of a tandem paragliding flight?
The launch. You run three steps off a mountain slope and the wing lifts you instantly into silence above Serre-Chevalier. Thermal lifts can then push you unexpectedly higher, which is where most first-timers feel their stomach drop.
Do you need to be afraid of heights to enjoy paragliding here?
Height anxiety actually fades fast once you're airborne, because there's no edge to look down from. The sensation is closer to floating than falling. Most passengers report the landing approach as the moment it comes rushing back.
What's the difference in sensation between the tandem flight and the Speedriding course?
Tandem paragliding is slow, soaring and relatively calm at altitude. Speedriding is a different beast: a smaller, faster wing used close to the snow surface, combining skiing and flying at much higher speeds. It's the more aggressive option of the two.
What happens if conditions are bad on the day?
Paragliding is entirely weather-dependent. If winds or thermals are unsafe, your operator will reschedule. Briançon averages strong sunshine from May to September, but mountain weather changes fast, so stay reachable on the morning of your session.
Can complete beginners actually pilot the glider on the Taster Course?
Yes. The full day to 3-day Paragliding Taster Course is designed for zero-experience participants. You progress from ground handling to short solo flights on a gentle slope under direct instructor supervision throughout.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

All physical levels are welcome across every option, but wear firm lace-up trainers or hiking boots since you'll run on uneven mountain terrain at launch. For multi-day courses (up to 3 days), bring a mid-layer fleece and windproof jacket as ridge temperatures drop sharply even in summer.

Getting there

The tandem flight meets at the roundabout of the Parking des Carines in Saint-Chaffrey, while the Speedriding and Taster Course sessions depart from the top or bottom of the Prorel chairlift above Briançon, reachable by car via the D994 in under 15 minutes from the town centre.

See also

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Updated on 3 March 2026