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Flying in La Plagne — 4 of Our Favourites

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If you’ve never tried paragliding before (or maybe you’re not entirely sure what it is) then La Plagne is a great place to learn how to fly.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our La Plagne Paragliding Guide.

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1. Helicopter tours

10, 30 or 60 minute private helicopter tours for up to five people

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.

Experience the beauty of the mountains by taking an amazing tour in a helicopter to view stunning, remote locations. Get a birdseye view of the Espace Killy and Three Valleys ski domains and their nature reserves as well as the Mont Blanc Valley.

You can choose a 10 minute, 30 minute or 60 minute flight

  • 10 minute heli scenic tour – Depart from your resort and circle the parameter of the nature reserve, with views around your resort and surrounding mountains.
  • 30 minute heli scenic tour – Departing from your local resort and adventuring further afield to surrounding glaciers, resorts and national parks.
  • 60 minute heli scenic tour – Not only is this a fantastic experience giving you time to really take in the moment and the scenery, it allows us to fly low over some simply stunning glaciers and down to the base of Mont Blanc for a tour of this awe inspiring mountain range before completing a loop of Italy and heading back into France.
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2. Heliskiing/boarding

Heliskiing/boarding trip in Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass.

For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.

You can choose to have one, two or three drops depending on your budget, fitness ability and experience!

  • One drop heliski – For those skiers and snowboarders who are looking to try heliskiing for the first time or those who are looking for a quick heliski hit away from the crowds without breaking the bank.
  • Two drop heliski – Two drops for those that have a little more fitness, off piste experience and money to spend.
  • Three drop heliski – Three longer flights allow you to get higher and further into the backcountry to find THE best snow and best terrain far away from lifts, roads and other people.

You can check out the possible ski areas and drop-zones HERE

There is no limit in place for the number of people that can book, however, generally there are four clients per helicopter plus a guide. Their guides are happy to supply you with any of the equipment needed to make sure you have the perfect experience. They also provide you with transceivers, shovels and probes.

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3. Aeroplagne Aeroplagne, La Plagne

3. Aeroplagne

Speed riding & parapenting during the summer & winter months

Location
Plagne Villages

Take to the skies above La Plagne with a wing above your head. But don't worry...you don't need any experience, as a tandem flight is the best way to try this sport for the first time! 

They offer three different options for paragliding flights, depending on the altitude and the length of flight that the passenger desires varying from 500m to 1300m in altitude and lasting anywhere between 7 and 45 minutes, this is a unique experience that you will not forget. 

For those who love even more of a thrill in the great outdoors then speed riding may be the sport for you! Somewhere between paragliding and freeride skiing, this sport uses skis and a small wing. This activity is open to those who are over 14 years of age and are an intermediate+ skier comfortable on varied terrain.

Call or send a message for prices and availability. 

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4. Parapente Plagn'Air

Paragliding experiences in the skies over La Plagne

Take a flight with a tandem pilot and see La Plagne from a totally different perspective. 

According to weather forecast, take-off is made by walking, skiing or surfing. Few steps will be enough to take off. While flying, you will be comfortably seated in your harness, and you will discover La Grande Plagne from the sky. Landing is very smooth, just like when you arrive from chairlift.

Open only in winter, every day from mid December to end of April.

Call or send them a message for prices and availability. 

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About Paragliding or Parapenting In La Plagne

About Paragliding or Parapenting In La Plagne

Fly tandem or learn to fly yourself for a different view of La Plagne

If you’ve never tried paragliding before (or maybe you’re not entirely sure what it is) then La Plagne is a great place to learn how to fly.

Known as “parapenting” in France, today there are a number of clubs and organisations in the area whose sole purpose is to get you flying. So, if it is something that you have always fancied trying then La Plagne is a great place to give it a go.