The big classic — smooth and gentle
Discovery Flight
A ride through the air, XXL holiday memories and mankind's oldest dream finally come true: flying. The Discovery Flight is THE ideal first tandem paragliding flight — calm, smooth and turbulence-free.
The flight in a nutshell
Picture it: you glide a few metres across the snow and suddenly… silence. Your skis leave the ground and Tignes spreads out beneath your feet. The lake, the village rooftops, the Grande Motte glacier — the mountains seen from the sky are simply breathtaking.
The Discovery Flight takes place in ideal, calm conditions with no turbulence. No need to be a daredevil: you let the wing carry you, breathe, and take in the view. And if you feel like it, your instructor will even hand you the controls.
It will be a magical moment and one of the best memories of your holiday in Tignes. The only thing we can't promise is that you'll want to come back down.
How does it work?
Welcome at the gondola
Our team meets you at the bottom of the Tovière gondola in Tignes le Lac. Friends and family can ride up with you to the take-off (lift pass and skis needed).
A simple briefing
Everything is explained in plain words: how paragliding works, how the flight goes, and that's it. We take care of the rest.
Take-off on skis
A few snowplough glides at 2,500 m and the wing gently lifts you up. A magical feeling, guaranteed.
About ten minutes in the air
You soar above Tignes. Fancy flying? Ask your instructor for the controls!
A soft landing
Touchdown on the square by the lake, right next to the giant #TIGNES letters — exactly where your friends and family are waiting, cameras in hand.
Key points
- Maximum weight: 110 kg
- Beginner skier (snowplough) or intermediate snowboarder
- We only fly in calm air conditions
- Friends and family can come to the take-off (lift pass + skis)
- Take-off and landing at the same place: ideal for photos
- Landing at the giant #TIGNES letters, by the lake
What should I bring?
- Skis or snowboard (you keep them on to take off!)
- Your ski pass
- Warm clothes and gloves — it's nippy at 2,500 m
- Sunglasses or ski goggles
- A helmet? We provide it
