Top Chamonix On the Water

It’s not just the skiing and climbing that makes Chamonix a world-class adventure destination: the area is famous for paragliding, too. Take to the air in perfect safety from 3,900 feet (2,100 meters) on a tandem flight with an instructor. Savor spectacular views of the Alps as your pilot manipulates the wing to ride the air currents from Plan Praz or Plan de l’Aiguille (cable-car ticket not included).

See a one-of-a-kind perspective on Chamonix and the surrounding countryside—and enjoy an adventurous experience that most visitors miss—on this paragliding flight. In the company of a trained instructor, you’ll take a minivan and then a cable car to your takeoff point. After receiving instructions, a safety briefing, and all necessary equipment, you’ll take to the skies, spot Mt. Blanc in the distance, and even try out a few daring, acrobatic moves.