The questions
we get asked

You need skis or a snowboard: you keep them on to glide at take-off! Also bring your ski pass, warm clothes, gloves and sunglasses or goggles. At over 2,500 m, with the wind, it can get very cold. We provide the helmet.

Dress as you would for a good day's skiing: warm clothes and gloves are a must. At over 2,500 m, the temperature difference can be significant, especially with the wind of the flight. Better one layer too many than one too few!

The flight lasts about 10 minutes on average, depending on the weather and what you fancy. Allow 30 to 45 minutes for the whole experience: welcome, gondola ride, briefing, flight and reunion at the landing.

From age 6 or 7, if the child wants to and feels ready — that's what our Kids Flight is all about. And there's no upper age limit: if the person is mobile and can ski gently, we choose the right conditions and take them flying!

Surprisingly, no! Vertigo needs a visual connection with the ground from a fixed point. In flight, sitting comfortably in the harness with your feet off the ground, that feeling simply doesn't exist. Don't miss out if you're scared of heights: once in the air, you won't feel that fear at all.

At Tignes Parapente, all our pilots are state-qualified instructors who have turned their passion into their job, with at least 10 years' experience. Our wings and harnesses are recent and inspected every year, so we fly with maximum safety.

There is no minimum weight: for lighter passengers we simply choose the right time of day. The maximum weight is 110 to 115 kg per passenger.

The weather, and only the weather! We check the forecast the day before: if there's too much snow, cloud or wind, we prefer to cancel for safety. In that case the flight is fully refunded — or moved to another day if your stay allows.

No! Beginner level on skis (snowplough) is enough, or intermediate on a snowboard. Take-off only needs a few metres of gliding, and your instructor takes care of everything else.

Yes! For €30, your instructor films and photographs your flight. For group flights (5 people or more), photos and videos are included. Your friends and family can also wait for you at the landing by the lake: the perfect spot to capture your return to earth.

You pay on the day, on site, in cash or by cheque. Gift vouchers are bought online by card; if you book with a gift voucher, just bring it with you.

Yes. Tignes and Val d'Isère share the same ski area. Our tandem paragliding flights take off from Tovière above Tignes le Lac, and our tandem speed riding departs from Val d'Isère.