Take off, admire, enjoy Paragliding above Val d'isère

Val d’Isère is a fantastic place for aerial sports like paragliding, speed-flying, speed-riding and microlight. Take-off at 2500m, at the summit of Solaise, and take in the breathtaking views. Amongst the peaks, above the village, over to the Lac du Chevril and the famous Tignes dam, you’re sure to have an unforgettable flight!

Find out how to fly in summer from the summit of Solaise

Paragliding A Solaise Esthervittot 01.08.24

Parapentes Solaise Esther Vittot 01.08.24

A perfect playground for our paragliders, speed-flyers and speed-riders, the mountains of Val d’Isère provide fine flying with over 700m D- altitude. The launch site is behind the reservoir near the Refuge de Solaise, and the landing area is in the Manchet valley near the L’Art des Mets restaurant. You can access the top of Solaise by car, preferably a 4×4, which takes about 20 minutes, but by far the best way is to take the Solaise gondola from the green in the village centre. After landing, you take the yellow shuttle bus back to the village. As the gondolas and the buses are free, you can make as many rotations as you like.

To try paragliding, take a tandem flight with one of our enthusiastic paragliding instructors.

Air Professionel Parapente

Cardaire Christophe

Do you know Léo Taillefer? Our resort ambassador

Léo is a native « Avalin », a passionate skier and speed-rider. Profoundly aware of the effects of climate change and committed to the preservation of the natural environment, he produces spectacular on-board films and is closely involved in village life. Léo instructs at the Freeski Academy and organises spectacular events around paragliding, speed-flying, speed-riding, microlights and wingsuits.

Sequence shot - Le Charvet Video

Air sports events

French Flying & Skiing Championship In the Manchet valley

Every year, the French “Vol et Ski” championship, organised by the Val d’Isère paragliding association “Les Aigles de Val d’Isère”, features a variety of fun, precision flying and snow contact events.

This discipline can boast a close-knit community, frequently meeting to exchange ideas and techniques. Each leg of the competition comprises 3 to 6 events, including giant slalom, beacon release on horizontal or vertical targets, precision landings, touch and go, door crossings, and touching milestones with skis.

Leo's Invitational A spectacular aerial scene!

Léo Taillefer, professional skier and native of the region, invites all fans of gliding and aerobatics to the unspoilt setting of the Vallée du Manchet on Friday April 12, 2024, for the 3rd edition of Léo’s Invitational. The riders will be putting on a unique show featuring acrobatic paragliding, speed riding, skiing, snowboarding, ULM and Wing Suit. A real open-air show on the slopes and in the air, with a circus theme. A free event, open to all!

Discover the village of Val d'Isère in summer

Val d’Isère is committed to retaining its authentic, pioneering spirit and giving you the true mountain experience.