Paragliding · Samoëns, Le Grand Massif
How to choose
Tandem flights over Samoëns and Morillon run from 80 € to 115 € and last between 20 minutes and 1.5 hours, all rated open to everyone regardless of fitness level. Budget-first? Pegase Air Samoens offers the entry point at 80 € for a summer flight or 90 € for a winter launch off the Grand Massif Express ski slope. Want more airtime? Profeel Parapente's flight at Morillon hits 115 € for up to 40 minutes of sustained thermal soaring above the valley. Ready to fly solo? The 3-to-4-day beginner course at 550 € is the only option that puts the controls in your hands. If you're deciding between a quick rush and a full experience, go by duration: under 40 minutes for a first taste, 1.5 hours if you want to feel the thermals work.
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Our picks
Best value rush
Tandem Paragliding over Samoens, Haute-Savoie
At 80 €, this is the lowest entry price on the list for up to 1.5 hours of airtime above the Haute-Savoie valley.
Most unique experience
Winter tandem paragliding over Samoens
Launching from a ski slope at 1600 m in winter for 90 € delivers a setting no summer flight can match.
Maximum airtime per euro
Tandem paragliding flight at Morillon, near Samoëns
Profeel Parapente's Morillon flight delivers up to 40 minutes of sustained thermal flying for 115 €, ideal for riders who want to feel the lift, not just the launch.
Go all-in
Beginner paragliding course in Samoens, Haute Savoie
The 3-to-4-day beginner course at 550 € is the only option that turns you into the pilot, not the passenger.
Frequently asked questions
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Practical info
Season
May – September
Coordinates
46.0642°N, 6.7550°EEquipment
All tours are open to everyone and no personal gear is required since the operator provides the harness and helmet. Wear warm, wind-resistant layers and sturdy lace-up shoes as temperatures drop significantly at altitude even in summer.
Getting there
Most tours meet at 496 route du lac aux dames, Samoëns (74340), with the winter flight departing directly from the top of the Grand Massif Express ski lift at 1600 m.
See also
Other activities in Samoëns, Le Grand Massif
Updated on 3 March 2026