Paragliding for Children

• SkiPass
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to Expect During Your Flight

Paragliding in Courchevel offers kids aged 10 and up an unforgettable tandem flight lasting 5 to 7 minutes. Launching from the Col de la Loze, a professional guide will ensure every moment feels safe and smooth. Your child will glide gently over snowy slopes of the famous 3 valleys, soaking in jaw-dropping alpine vistas. The descent of 500 meters ends conveniently near the gondola, allowing easy access back to the ski area. It's an accessible adventure that brings freedom of flight to young thrill-seekers, combining breathtaking views with a secure, well-supported journey through the crisp mountain air.

Tips for Your Paragliding Adventure

Before you and your child take to the skies, here are some useful pointers:

• Dress in warm, layered clothing suitable for winter conditions.
• Wear sturdy shoes for uneven takeoff and landing zones.
• Don't forget sunglasses to protect eyes from snow glare.
• Flights are gentle but exhilarating great for beginners.
• Aim for clear, sunny weather - mid-mornings often offer the best conditions.
• Bring a camera to capture soaring memories!

These tips help ensure your child's first paragliding flight is safe, comfortable, and packed with excitement.

More Facts About This Experience

Courchevel is more than a ski resort - it's a luxury alpine playground world-renowned for its slopes and stunning scenery. The Col de la Loze, sitting at 2304 meters, offers some of the most spectacular views in the French Alps. Around this high-altitude launch site, you might spot alpine roses and edelweiss blooming, or even mountain chamois gracefully navigating rocky patches. Courchevel sits within the 3 valleys, the largest linked ski area globally, attracting winter sports enthusiasts from across the globe. Although it hasn't starred in blockbuster movies, the resort's winter festivals and celebrity visitors put it firmly on the map for travelers craving an edgy, high-altitude escape.

Complementary Activities in Courchevel

After your child's tandem flight, why not extend the adventure? Try a 1-hour paragliding flight yourself to gain a pilot's perspective of Courchevel's magnificent landscape. Alternatively, boost your adrenaline with a 10-minute helicopter flight taking off from the Altiport de Courchevel, offering sweeping views as you rise above the snowy peaks. For those who love skiing, a full-day individual ski training paired with a slope-side restaurant reservation lets you sharpen skills and warm up with good food, perfectly rounding out an action-packed day in the mountains.

Who Will Enjoy This Experience?

This activity is perfect for families wanting to share a unique alpine adventure with kids, solo travelers exploring the area accompanied by children, or friend groups looking for something different and safe. Young adventurers eager to try tandem paragliding flight for the first time will find this experience just right - a mix of thrill, safety, and breathtaking beauty all rolled into one.

Taking a tandem paragliding flight in Courchevel with your child is like handing them a front-row ticket to the grandest alpine show nature can offer. It's not just about flying; it's about making mountain memories that will soar as high as the paragliders themselves. So why wait? Find your guide, catch the winter breeze, and let the sky be your playground!