Chamonix Paragliding Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic Aiguille du Midi cable car ride
- Breathtaking alpine views
- Thrilling paragliding descent
- Expert local guides
- Convenient Geneva pickup
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Geneva
- Aiguille du Midi cable car ride
- Guided paragliding experience
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Meet your tour guide and board the bus on Geneva bus station
Visit the charming ski resort of Chamonix Mont Blanc, it hosted the first winter olympics in 1924. Picturesque town, from everywhere in the city if you look at the sky …you will see It – The roof of Europe – The Majestic Mont-Blanc. Enjoy the bus ride to the third natural mountain spot most visited in the world
ENjoy the ride of the most famous cable car in Europe, it will take you up to 3842 meters high. Enjoy the different terraces, fell the eternal snow on the top. And capture your perfect picture of the highest mountain of Europe
Meet your instructor and live an amazing and unique experience. Fly over paragliding through the Alps mountain. You will remember it all your life.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Paragliding experience is weather-dependent; cancellations may occur.
- Participants should have a moderate level of fitness.
- Not suitable for individuals with severe fear of heights.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities.
- Bring a valid ID for identification purposes.
- Ensure you have a camera to capture the stunning views.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- There is a guide on the bus and at the cable car, an instructor for the paragliding experience and then you will have free time until the meeting time for the return
Traveler reviews
A day in heaven
Had a wonderul time in Chamonix and the paraglideing activity will probably live rent free in my mind for the rest of my life. Chamonix is a lovely town, I would suggest skipping the train ride to the ice cave and spend more time in the town as the cave itself wasn't really special and the scenery around it wasn't as good as the views that you get from simply walking around in Chamonix. All in all it was a wonderful day trip
Amazing paragliding but problematic communication and misleading advertising
The trip started off poorly. My trip details stated that a SwissTours bus would go around to hotels for pickup between 8:00 and 8:20, but an email that got caught in my junk mail folder the night before indicated that the company doesn't do hotel pickups. Even though the trip reservation was made weeks ahead of time, the notification that the trip details were incorrect was not provided until after payment and less than 24 hours before departure. The cancellation policy states, "Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted." However, the tour operator does not hold themselves to the same standard. After I went to the tour operator's office, they did arrange for transit two hours later, but everyone treated me like it was my fault for being late. They did not ask whether I could make it at the revised time and location. They did not call to confirm. When I got to Chamonix, the paragliding itself was an amazing experience that I would highly recommend. However, it is probably worth noting that you only take the cable car up halfway to the launch point for paragliding and cannot reuse the ticket. In other words, you get up to about 2200 meters and then debark; you do not go up to 3842 meters as advertised unless you want to buy another 75 Euro cable car ticket. It says in the trip description that the experience is weather-dependent, but I also noticed that some of the restaurants and shops close when it's not peak season, as well.
The worst tour operator i have ever encountered
They did not pick me up, from the agreed on location. They changed the location and pick up time, less than an hour of the original pick up time. The operator did not call me to confirm the changes, which led me to miss my trip that costs €800, and to top that, the operator refused my refund request !!!
Dont hesitate to book this tour
The trip was very unexpected. I booked it the day before the tour. I thought I just booked the paragliding, to my surprise it includes the cable car to Chamonix, get to the ice box, and ride the train to Montenvers. Richard, the one that helped me with the paraglide made me feel safe. I definitly recommend this tour.
WORDS DONT DO IT JUSTICE. PICTURES DONT DO IT JUSTICE.
Absolutely beautiful views. Absolutely beautiful opportunity. Pictures dont do it justice. The whole atmosphere an outstanding experience. Caroline was a great tour guide! We werent able to do paragliding due to weather ( understandable). Refunded for that portion. Lots of great people work within the community. Friendly. Kind. Willing to go the extra mile. Wish I had more time to do everything. Next time will drive there to get a longer experience. Would suggest this tour for anyone wanting to see Mont Blanc.