Tandem paragliding flights
Location : Parapente Châtel
Presentation
Discover the Abondance valley from a unique observatory station in the company of state qualified instructors!
State qualified instructors, Richard and Olivier will make you discover paragliding in the best possible conditions!
State qualified instructors, Richard and Olivier will make you discover paragliding in the best possible conditions!
Open to all for young and old. No physical condition or experience is required.
Several formulas are proposed to you:
- The Discovery Flight:
Duration: 10-12 minutes *
Take off at 1600 meters altitude
Full rotation: about 1 hour (lift pass not included).
For your first flight, the Discovery Flight is the ideal formula to discover the mountains seen from the sky.
In calm and safe conditions, your state-certified pilot will accompany you in tandem for a peaceful flight of 10 to 12 minutes* over the Vallée d'Abondance.
- The great flight:
Duration: 20-40 minutes *
Take off at 2000 meters altitude
Full rotation: about 1 hour (lift pass not included)
With a slightly longer flight time, the Grand Vol offers you a nice walk over the Vallée d'Abondance.
You can contemplate the massifs of Cornettes de Bise, Mont de Grange, Mont Blanc and the Swiss Alps. If luck is with you, you can even observe the local wildlife!
- Thermal Theft:
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes*.
Take off at 2000 meters altitude
Full rotation: about 1 hour and 30 minutes (lift pass not included)
The Thermal Flight proposes you a superb air cruise thanks to the exploitation of the ascending currents. Sensations and pleasure of the eyes guaranteed!
The flight is for people who have already made a first two-seater flight and is practiced in the late afternoon.
* = as an indication, depending on the weather conditions of the day.
Several formulas are proposed to you:
- The Discovery Flight:
Duration: 10-12 minutes *
Take off at 1600 meters altitude
Full rotation: about 1 hour (lift pass not included).
For your first flight, the Discovery Flight is the ideal formula to discover the mountains seen from the sky.
In calm and safe conditions, your state-certified pilot will accompany you in tandem for a peaceful flight of 10 to 12 minutes* over the Vallée d'Abondance.
- The great flight:
Duration: 20-40 minutes *
Take off at 2000 meters altitude
Full rotation: about 1 hour (lift pass not included)
With a slightly longer flight time, the Grand Vol offers you a nice walk over the Vallée d'Abondance.
You can contemplate the massifs of Cornettes de Bise, Mont de Grange, Mont Blanc and the Swiss Alps. If luck is with you, you can even observe the local wildlife!
- Thermal Theft:
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes*.
Take off at 2000 meters altitude
Full rotation: about 1 hour and 30 minutes (lift pass not included)
The Thermal Flight proposes you a superb air cruise thanks to the exploitation of the ascending currents. Sensations and pleasure of the eyes guaranteed!
The flight is for people who have already made a first two-seater flight and is practiced in the late afternoon.
* = as an indication, depending on the weather conditions of the day.
Open to all for young and old. No physical condition or experience is required.
Several formulas are proposed to you:
- The Discovery Flight:
Duration: 10-12 minutes *
Take off at 1600 meters altitude
Full rotation: about 1 hour (lift pass not included).
For your first flight, the Discovery Flight is the ideal formula to discover the mountains seen from the sky.
In calm and safe conditions, your state-certified pilot will accompany you in tandem for a peaceful flight of 10 to 12 minutes* over the Vallée d'Abondance.
- The great flight:
Duration: 20-40 minutes *
Take off at 2000 meters altitude
Full rotation: about 1 hour (lift pass not included)
With a slightly longer flight time, the Grand Vol offers you a nice walk over the Vallée d'Abondance.
You can contemplate the massifs of Cornettes de Bise, Mont de Grange, Mont Blanc and the Swiss Alps. If luck is with you, you can even observe the local wildlife!
- Thermal Theft:
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes*.
Take off at 2000 meters altitude
Full rotation: about 1 hour and 30 minutes (lift pass not included)
The Thermal Flight proposes you a superb air cruise thanks to the exploitation of the ascending currents. Sensations and pleasure of the eyes guaranteed!
The flight is for people who have already made a first two-seater flight and is practiced in the late afternoon.
* = as an indication, depending on the weather conditions of the day.
Several formulas are proposed to you:
- The Discovery Flight:
Duration: 10-12 minutes *
Take off at 1600 meters altitude
Full rotation: about 1 hour (lift pass not included).
For your first flight, the Discovery Flight is the ideal formula to discover the mountains seen from the sky.
In calm and safe conditions, your state-certified pilot will accompany you in tandem for a peaceful flight of 10 to 12 minutes* over the Vallée d'Abondance.
- The great flight:
Duration: 20-40 minutes *
Take off at 2000 meters altitude
Full rotation: about 1 hour (lift pass not included)
With a slightly longer flight time, the Grand Vol offers you a nice walk over the Vallée d'Abondance.
You can contemplate the massifs of Cornettes de Bise, Mont de Grange, Mont Blanc and the Swiss Alps. If luck is with you, you can even observe the local wildlife!
- Thermal Theft:
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes*.
Take off at 2000 meters altitude
Full rotation: about 1 hour and 30 minutes (lift pass not included)
The Thermal Flight proposes you a superb air cruise thanks to the exploitation of the ascending currents. Sensations and pleasure of the eyes guaranteed!
The flight is for people who have already made a first two-seater flight and is practiced in the late afternoon.
* = as an indication, depending on the weather conditions of the day.
OpeningsFrom 01/12/2024 to 21/04/2025, daily.
From 15/06 to 15/09/2025, daily.
Subject to favorable weather. On demand.
From 15/06 to 15/09/2025, daily.
Subject to favorable weather. On demand.
Practical informations
- Informations activité :
- Place Parapente Châtel
- Type of practice :
- Accompanied
- Ancillary services :
- Equipment provided
- Conditions of practice :
- Subject to favorable weather
- On demand
Category
- Sitra promotion typology :
- Open air
- Activity type :
- Sporting activities
- Aerial sports :
- Aerial sports
- Paragliding
To know
RecommandationDepending on weather conditions.
Reservation extra informationReservations by e-mail or telephone or at the French Ski School office (ESF)
Tarifs
Liftpass to buy separately.
Discovery flight: €80
Grand flight: €110 €
Photo and video of the flight: €20.
Discovery flight: €80
Grand flight: €110 €
Photo and video of the flight: €20.
- Payment methods :
Contact us
Parapente Châtel
Mob : +33 6 84 14 95 84
Mob : +33 6 80 87 40 49
Location
Parapente Châtel
74390
Châtel
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