Paragliding Experience in Chamonix and Aiguille du Midi
Description
A must! Chamonix famous mountain village at the foot of the massif of Mont Blanc. Ride the cable car to the top and enjoy the view from the sky paragliding over the Alps
Tour Options
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please be ready between 8h an 8h20 in the lobby, the driver does different hotels in this laps of time. It will says Swisstours on the bus. Don't forget your passport.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
Reviews(10)
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
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time in Chamonix and that the paragliding activity will be a memorable highlight for you. We appreciate your suggestion about the train ride to the ice cave and understand your preference for spending more time exploring the beautiful town of Chamonix. It’s great to know you enjoyed the stunning views and atmosphere that the town has to offer. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted that you had a wonderful day trip overall, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear about the issues you encountered with the pickup details and communication. We are glad you could finally go on the tour and do the paraglide. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your day tour to Chamonix. The stunning views of Mont Blanc, the charm of the town, and the incredible Alpine scenery indeed create a unique and unforgettable experience.
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 !!!
Good morning, we are sorry you feel disapointed. We did had you on the phone, we explained days prior in advance the bus cannot pass in the small street where your hotel is situated. You need to come on the main avenue. You decided to stay in the hotel. Therefore we could not pick you up. best regards
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.
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.
Good morning, thank you very much for your review. We are glad you liked the tour and the views. We will pass your message to Caroline. Thank you and safe travel
What a trip. The paragliding was the best, once in a lifetime experience. My guy for the paragliding was ace, friendly, funny, easy to follow. Book this trip. You won't regret it!
Good morning, thank you so much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your paragliding experience as a must. We hope you keep good memories!
was a fantastic experience bought for my wife’s birthday ( and treat for myself ) .beautiful sunny day so the view was amazing . the guides were brilliant even letting my wife fly abit . 5/5 experience
Good Afternoon, Thank you so much for your message. It is very important for us, our clients opinion, because that allow us to grow better every day. We hope see you again some day in Geneva again. Have a nice day.
Chamonix & Mont Blanc were wonderful, going to the very top was amazing. The views of the Alps were just incredible. The guide on the bus was very informative and funny, and then the Paragliding was just so great. We had a blast. The Paraglide guides made us feel safe and comfortable, and this trip was worth every penny.
Good morning, We would like to thank you very much for your comment. We are very happy that you enjoyed your day in Chamonix. We hope you had a nice holiday in Switzerland and do not hesitate to contact us for any help if you return to Geneva one day. Best regards
<p>Paragliding experience with Jean-Charles was phenomenal...easily 6 stars! The rest of the tour was pretty basic and the timings could have been sorted out a little better. Had too little time at the top of Aiguille du Midi and didn't have close to enough time to Step Into the Void. Yet, I had two hours of 'downtime' after the paragliding just wandering around the quaint but very touristy downtown of Chamonix waiting for the bus to show up.</p>
