Paragliding · Les Menuires, Les Trois Vallées
The essentials
Fly and Slide runs one tandem paragliding flight at Les Menuires, priced at 110 € for a 50 min session. The physical level is occasionally sporty, making it accessible to most people with no prior experience. Guides speak French, English, Spanish and German. Book this one if you want a winter alpine launch with a certified local operator who handles everything from takeoff to landing.
The offer
Frequently asked questions
How intense is a tandem paragliding flight in Les Menuires?
The launch and first few seconds of flight are the sharpest part: you go from standing on a snow-covered slope to airborne in a matter of steps. After that, the 50 min flight is a sustained high-altitude glide over the Trois Vallées, calm but with a constant adrenaline edge from the exposure and altitude.
Do you need to be afraid of heights to enjoy this?
A degree of vertigo is normal and fades quickly once you're airborne. The tandem harness keeps you seated and secure throughout the flight, and the pilot manages all controls. Most first-timers report the fear peaks at launch and drops within the first minute.
What's the most intense moment of the flight?
The launch. You run a few steps downhill into open air, and the ground drops away fast. After that, thermal currents and the pilot's maneuvers can add sharp sensations mid-flight depending on conditions.
Is this a summer or winter activity at Les Menuires?
The tour is titled as a winter flight, which is the distinctive draw here: launching from a snow-covered alpine slope in the Trois Vallées rather than a summer meadow. Check availability directly with Fly and Slide for exact operating dates.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.7°C | 146.9 mm | Poor |
| February | -9.8°C | 117.6 mm | Poor |
| March | -9.5°C | 128.9 mm | Poor |
| April | -5.2°C | 133 mm | Poor |
| May | -1.8°C | 119.5 mm | Poor |
| June | 3.2°C | 115.6 mm | Poor |
| July | 8°C | 99.7 mm | Possible |
| August | 8.1°C | 81.4 mm | Possible |
| September | 4.6°C | 86.3 mm | Possible |
| October | -1.1°C | 106.3 mm | Poor |
| November | -7.7°C | 153.8 mm | Poor |
| December | -12.4°C | 80.2 mm | Possible |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear warm, windproof layers and waterproof boots: at Les Menuires altitude, temperatures drop sharply once airborne, even on clear days. Gloves are strongly recommended for the 50 min flight.
Getting there
Meet Fly and Slide in front of the restaurant in Haut de Bruyères 2 or at Mont de la Chambre, both accessible via the Les Menuires ski resort lifts.
See also
Paragliding elsewhere
Updated March 2026