6 Ways to Go Mountain and Alpine Paragliding in Switzerland

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

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

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

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

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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3.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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4.20 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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5.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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6.Panoramic Paragliding Flight in Zermatt Matterhorn (15-20min)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $317

Join Matterhorn Paragliding for a 15 to 20 minute tandem flight from Riffelberg or Blauherd, weather permitting. Your pilot handles the flying while you enjoy views of Zermatt and the surrounding mountains. Equipment is supplied, no experience is needed, and you land back in Zermatt before returning to the meeting point.

“Amazing experience. Very friendly crew!! Guided through the journey very nicely and clearly. My kids had a lot of fun and would love to do it again thank you.”

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