This is intended for autonomous pilots who have no or little experience of flying in the Alps.

Lectures on site selection: weather conditions, localised winds (valley winds, foehn etc), understanding when or when not to fly based upon your ability. Alpine landing approaches.

Alpine launch refresher and equipment check.

Site briefing, safety & incident briefing .

Flying at suitable sites at the suitable time of day for you. The onus is not on flying as much as possible but optimising the flying conditions so as to give you the best possible conditions so that you may progress in a safe and confidence building manner.

Rates depend upon time of year and numbers of pilots: please consult us. For example:
One person, early June : 200 € / half day 300 € / day .
Four persons, late September : 250 € / half day 350 € / day .
Transport included in Chamonix Valley, participation of fuel & tolls for more distant sites.
Lift tickets not included.

Site Guiding

An opportunity for autonomous pilots to discover the numerous Chamonix flying sites  and a variety of neigbouring resorts such as Verbier, Plaine Joux, Annecy, Mieussy , Saleve – all within one hours drive from Chamonix and many excellent but little known sites of the region . Come to Chamonix and fly, France , Italy and Switzerland in as many days .

The Chamonix valley  boasts at least thirteen lift served sites and many more that are accessible with a little or a lot of hiking. Choosing the right site at the right time and in suitable conditions is almost an art and makes the difference between a  superb flight or  a ride back down in the lift ….. or an opportunity to add your own version of how rough the condtions are in Chamonix to the post flight bar room banter ! 

Chamonix is frequently accused of  having powerful and turbulent flying conditions, this can be a very accurate description yet at the same time beginners have learnt to paraglide here in perfect conditions for over 25 years.  Chamonix’s reputation is founded mainly on visiting pilots failing to understand when and where to fly and above all when not to fly ! One hour too late or 10 km more prevailing wind can make a considerable difference to the flying conditions. With site guiding we aim to set up you up for great flights in the best conditions possible and to optimise your time in the region.

An unknown flying site brings the need for an analysis and the need to use different techniques that flying at a known site may not touch upon. Flying at new sites is a fanatstic way of improving your skills and knowledge whilst having the pleasure of discovering new places.

Weather analysis, site selection, site & safety briefing.

Rates depend upon time of year and numbers of pilots: please consult us. For example:
One person, early June : 200 € / half day 300 € / day .
Four persons, late September : 250 € / half day 350 € / day .
Transport included in Chamonix Valley, participation of fuel & tolls for more distant sites.
Lift tickets not included.