Chamonix Paragliding Sites

Le Brèvent

Lots of space. After launch you will fly under the cables of the Brevent cable car, but no problems there, lots of clearance. From the top of the cable car just a 3-5 minute walk 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Planpraz Planpraz deco Altitude 2045m
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Plan Praz - Brevent / Chamonix

IGN (1/25000) : N°3530 ET or 3630 OT Plan Praz gondola lift (Brevent), and 10 minutes walk upstream from the arrival station. ATTN: South TO: you must pass UNDERNEATH the cables of the'le Brevent' -cablecar! Cable car at the exit of the south takeoff Strong valley wind in summer, beware of the installation, not to be downwind of the Bois du Bouchet site 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=94 Altitude 1917m
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Plan de l'Aiguille / Chamonix

IGN (1/25000) : N°3630 OT or 3530 ET L?Aiguille du Midi cable car, 1st section (Plan de l?Aiguille) and 5 mn by foot downstream of the arrival station West oriented. Many rocks on takeoff, not ideal, not ideal, be careful.Beware of the electic line and the cables of the cable car. Take-off and overflight prohibited in July and August for mountain rescue. Ministerial Order LF-R 30B Permanent no-fly zone by Ministerial Order LF-R 30A info: http://www.lesgratteciel.net/2016/08/notam-mont-blanc-cote-italien-2016.html Electrical cable on the left side of the take-off. http://www.chamonix.net/english/paragliding/plan_aiguille_flying.htm 1- and 2-seater Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=95 Altitude 2237m
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Chailloud / Les Houches - Aiguillette

0630 OT between the expressway and the Arve / long approach walk (1h1/4) / very beautiful area Altitude 2031m
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Flegere

east face 1- and 2-seater Altitude 2364m
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Merlet / Les Houches - Aiguillette

IGN (1/25000) : N°3530 ET or 3630 OT By car, from Les Houches, Coupeau road, access to the Merlet wildlife park and follow the "Aiguillette des Houches" trail for 10 to 15 minutes. . Altitude 1691m
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L'aiguillette / Les Houches - Aiguillette

3630 OT between the express road and the Arve Altitude 2179m
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Aiguille du Midi 2

from the summit of the aiguille du midi 20mn by walk (glacier!). http://www.chamonix.net/english/leisure/paragliding/aiguille-du-midi 1- and 2-seater Altitude 3587m
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Aiguille du Midi South

south take of the aiguille du midi No flying from July 1st til sept. PGHM rules Altitude 3637m
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Aiguille du Midi 1

http://www.chamonix.net/english/leisure/paragliding/aiguille-du-midi 1- and 2-seater Altitude 3473m
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Les Grands Montets / Pas De Chevre

IGN 1/25000 3630 OT Lognan and Grands Montets cable car (2 sections), and 10mn walk downstream from the arrival station. Attention, access by the glacier of the pas de la chèvre. High mountain itinerary not marked and very cracked. Uninformed mountaineer refrain from or hire a mountain guide. High altitude take off (3250m), which can be reached with a cable car. The take off is on a glacier; be careful with the crevasses. It's better to go there with a mountain guide. Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=173 http://www.chamonix.net/english/paragliding/montets_flying.htm Altitude 3240m
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Mont Blanc du Tacul

1- and 2-seater Altitude 4180m
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Aiguille Verte

High mountain. Not allowed in July and August. Altitude 4068m
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Mont Lachat

Altitude 2053m
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Mont Lachat / Saint Gervais

By the Bellevue cable car RAS Altitude 2073m
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Refuge de Tête Rousse

Since the cable crossing the glacier was installed, takeoff can only take place in front of the refuge. Deco Haut-Montagne with a glacier to cross on foot. Altitude 3154m
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Peclerey

Magnificent flight Improvised takeoff over the trail. 2h access from Argentiere. Altitude 2035m
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Les Houches / Prarion

IGN (1/25000) : N°3531 AND From the Houches cable car of Prarion. Then follow the "Grand Prarion" path around the arrival station on the right. Follow the path for 30 to 45 minutes and then follow the stop sign. The takeoff is on your left. . 1- and 2-seater Altitude 1923m
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Les Houches

1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Altitude 1842m
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Le Prarion

1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Altitude 1846m
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