Where to Paraglide in the Mountains: the 15 Best Alpine Flights Worldwide

1.Paragliding Tandem Flight over the Alps in Chamonix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $216Our pick

Meet your English-speaking pilot at the Brévent cable car office in Chamonix, ride up at your own cost, then launch on a tandem paraglider above the valley. Pilots such as Coco, Richard, Sandie, and Romain may let you steer or add gentle acrobatics if conditions allow. Flights last about an hour and include a helmet and insurance.

“It was a wonderful experience but did find it considerably cheaper at another location. The views were amazing and we had great pilots.”

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2.Cape Town: Tandem Paragliding with views of Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 276 reviews · 40 min · from $109

You’ll launch from Signal Hill or Lions Head with a qualified tandem pilot such as Brett, Cal, or Lamont. After a short briefing, expect about 5 to 15 minutes in the air, sweeping views of Table Mountain and the coast, and a landing near Sea Point or The Glen Club. Photos and video cost an extra R400.

“The scenery was amazing. The experience is worth it!!!!!”

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3.Matterhorn Paragliding flight in Zermatt (20-25min)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $399

Meet Matterhorn Paragliding in central Zermatt, then ride up to Rothorn, Gornergrat, or Riffelberg, depending on the season and conditions. Pilots such as Alan, Chris, Bruce, Jan, and Joel handle the flying while you take in the Matterhorn and 4,000-meter peaks. No experience is needed, but the lift ticket costs extra.

“Both Alan and Joel are 👍 They are professional and guide us with patient. We have a great time! Most importantly is 'Idid it!!'”

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4.Paragliding Oludeniz – Fethiye – Babadag Mountain / TURKEY

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $260

Fly tandem from Babadag Mountain above Butterfly Valley and Ölüdeniz with pilots such as Ismail, Samed, and Oz. Your roughly 2.5-hour booking includes equipment, insurance, park fees, parking, and hotel transfer in selected Fethiye areas. Weather decides the launch point, and photos and videos cost extra.

“This experience was outstanding! From the shuttle pick up from the hotel to my pilot Ismail making this the best experience for me. If you have ever thought about paragliding, now is your time and I highly suggest this group. What a thrill and beautiful views of Ölüdeniz, Fethiye!”

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5.Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 127 reviews · from $222

Fly tandem from Coronet Peak with SkyTrek Tandems and an experienced pilot such as Burak, Jack, Andrea, or Sedat. After a safety briefing, you’ll launch above the Wakatipu Valley, enjoy a peaceful glide with dramatic mountain views, and land gently on the valley floor. Transfers and all flight gear are included.

“A sensational adventure. Great experience, nice people, great videos and photos! I recommend it 100%!!!”

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6.Da Nang Private paragliding experience on Monkey Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $88Best value

Meet Tam near Buu Dai Son Temple, receive a safety briefing, then ride to Monkey Mountain for a tandem paragliding flight with a certified pilot. You will fly for about 12 to 15 minutes above Son Tra Peninsula, the sea, fishing villages, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Da Nang. GoPro footage is included, while drone filming costs extra.

“10/10 recommend!! This was so incredible!! y made us feel incredibly safe and gave us an unforgettable experience. You might have to wait a little due to the correct wind conditions but this made us feel even more safe that they are very serious about the conditions. Even if you’re scared of heights or have anxiety over adventures like this, you’ll love it. Also the GoPro footage that they give you is so awesome!!”

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7.Tandem Paragliding Flight Experience Babadağ Mountain Fethiye

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $180

Meet Cloudbase in Ölüdeniz, ride an air-conditioned bus up Babadağ, and launch from a weather-selected platform between 1,200 and 1,900 meters. Your pilot handles the flight while you take in the turquoise bay. Flights last about 30 to 45 minutes, with optional photos and videos, plus Italian-made coffee after landing.

“One of those things that wasn’t on my bucket list; but we were so glad that we did it . Sorry we can’t remember our pilots names but the experience was so incredible that we did it four times . Incredible scenery; but what a breathtaking experience . Can’t wait to go back and do it all again . Many thanks to Ramos for being so polite and friendly , not to mention the incredible team of pilots and transportation staff on hand . Looking forward to seeing you all again very soon : rgds mark and Diane from England”

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8.Tandem Paragliding Cape Town Experience TABLE MOUNTAIN PARAGLIDE

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · from $102

You’ll take a tandem flight with a licensed TFI instructor from Lion’s Head or Signal Hill, chosen by the wind. After a safety briefing, you’ll glide over Cape Town and land near the Sea Point oceanfront. Flights last 5 to 20 minutes, and HD photos and video cost an extra R400.

“Enjoyed this experience. The trainers and people who signed you in and got your gear on were very professional. I highly recommend this experience.”

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9.DAVOS: Paragliding Tandem Flight In Swiss Alps (Video & Photos Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $252

Meet Air-Davos Paragliding at Brämabüelstrasse 11 for a tandem flight from Jakobshorn. Your pilot handles the flight and safety gear while you enjoy wide Alpine views and about 1,000 meters of height difference. Plan for roughly two hours, including 15 to 35 minutes in the air. Photos and video are included.

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10.Zermatt: Tandem Paragliding Flight – Best Matterhorn Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 2 hours · from $388

Meet your pilot in Zermatt, ride toward the launch area, and run a few steps into the air for a tandem flight above the Swiss Alps. No experience is needed. Pilots such as Alan, Bruce, Alex, Val, and Jann handle the flying while you enjoy Matterhorn views. Expect about two hours overall, with transport and optional photos costing extra.

“Amazing! Alin was just awesome and you can tell he loves his job!”

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11.20 to 25 Minute Tandem Paragliding in Zermatt and Matterhorn View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $370

Meet FlyZermatt at Bahnhofplatz, ride mountain transport to the launch site, and fly tandem with a professional pilot above Zermatt and the Matterhorn. No experience is required. Pilots including Stu, Phil, Ronnie, Glen, and Julika provide calm instruction, equipment, and a post-flight beer or soft drink. Weather may change the plan.

“I had an absolutely incredible experience with FlyZermatt Paragliding! Ronnie, Stu, and Glen were truly amazing. From the moment I arrived, they made me feel completely at ease with their warm and welcoming personalities. They’re not only prRead more”

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12.Paragliding mountain flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $395

Meet at Bodmenstrasse 3 in Zermatt, then head up the mountain with your pilot for a private tandem flight above the Swiss Alps. You will see the Matterhorn and some of the 48 nearby 4,000-meter peaks. Michael is one named pilot, with thousands of flights behind him. Equipment is provided, and the experience lasts about two hours.

“He was so sweet I had the best experience. The process was so smooth , he explained everything and any fear I had disappeared.”

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13.Salou: Mussara Mountains Paragliding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $201

Meet your English-speaking pilot in Salou, receive your helmet and flight briefing, then head to the launch site chosen for the day’s weather. Your tandem flight lasts 20 minutes and can reach 900 meters above the Mussara Mountains. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and basic equipment are included.

“It was amazing , a very thrilling experience but so calm. It was quite cold but our driver had a ski jacket which he gladly let us have to make sure we stayed warm during our flight. Our pilot was so lovely and very knowledgeable of the area. We both felt very safe and would definitely would do it again.”

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14.Paragliding Tandem Experience From Dajti Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $162

Meet at Dajti Ekspres, ride the cable car up Dajti Mountain, then take a 15 to 25 minute tandem flight with an English-speaking pilot. You will receive a GoPro to hold during the flight, and a taxi brings you back to the cable-car station after landing. Pilot Lesh is praised for his calm, patient approach.

“The entire experience was amazing! I met Lesh at the bottom of the Mt Dajti cable car, the ride up the mountain in itself was nice but… floating through the air looking out over the beautiful landscape, was incredible. Lesh is a true professional, he was willing to wait and chat with me for almost 2 hours for the winds to be optimal. I was ready to give up but he said no… we will fly today and we certainly did! It was an unforgettable experience from start to finish - the finish being landing in a field and eating cherries right from the trees.”

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15.Fethiye: Babadag Tandem Paragliding Flight over Oludeniz

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $152

You’ll ride by van to Babadağ, 6,450 feet above Ölüdeniz, then launch with an English or Turkish-speaking pilot for a tandem paragliding flight. Choose a calm Standard Flight, a longer option, or aerobatics. Flights last about two hours overall, with optional photos and videos sold afterward.

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