Paragliding · Clermont-Ferrand
The essentials
Air Dômes Parapente offers one tandem paragliding flight near Clermont-Ferrand at 120 €, rated 5/5 across 4 reviews. The 1.5h experience is open to everyone, no physical condition required. You launch from the slopes of the Puy de Dôme, one of the most iconic volcanic summits in Auvergne, and glide above the crater chain of the Chaîne des Puys. Book early in the May-to-September season: weather windows above volcanic terrain fill fast.
The offer
Frequently asked questions
What's the most intense moment of the flight?
Launch is where the adrenaline peaks. You run a few steps off the slope of the Puy de Dôme and you're airborne instantly. The thermal updrafts above the volcanic plateau can generate sharp climbs and banking turns that catch first-timers off guard.
Do you need to be afraid of heights to enjoy this?
Fear of heights on the ground doesn't always translate in the air. Once you're suspended under the wing with no floor beneath you, most people describe the sensation as floating rather than falling. Your instructor from Air Dômes Parapente controls the glider throughout.
How long are you actually in the air?
The total experience runs 1.5h including briefing and gearing up. Actual flight time depends on thermal conditions above the Chaîne des Puys that day, which your pilot will read in real time.
Can complete beginners do this?
Yes. The physicalLevel is listed as 'Everybody welcome' and no prior experience is needed. You fly tandem, meaning your certified instructor handles all controls. The session is conducted in English or French.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3°C | 74.8 mm | Possible |
| February | 4.7°C | 60.9 mm | Possible |
| March | 5.1°C | 85.9 mm | Possible |
| April | 8.5°C | 100 mm | Possible |
| May | 11.6°C | 100.5 mm | Possible |
| June | 16.1°C | 102.8 mm | Good |
| July | 19.6°C | 76.9 mm | Good |
| August | 18.7°C | 45.8 mm | Peak |
| September | 16°C | 66.9 mm | Good |
| October | 11.1°C | 87.1 mm | Good |
| November | 6.6°C | 76 mm | Possible |
| December | 2°C | 53.5 mm | Possible |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear closed-toe shoes with ankle support and dress in layers: temperatures above the Puy de Dôme drop noticeably even in summer. No specific gear is required, as Air Dômes Parapente provides the harness and helmet.
Getting there
Head to Air Dômes Parapente Puy de Dôme Auvergne, Chemin du Couleyras, Lieu-dit, 63870 Orcines, roughly 15 km west of Clermont-Ferrand city center via the D941.
See also
Paragliding elsewhere
Other activities in Clermont-Ferrand
Updated March 2026