Tandem paragliding · Chambéry — Take off above Chambéry
Chambéry in view and Lake Bourget as a backdrop. A tandem paragliding flight launching from Vérel, between the Bauges and Chartreuse massifs.
Chambéry is the closest city to our base in La Motte-Servolex, and it's from its heights that the view is at its fullest: the Dukes of Savoy's castle and the old town's rooftops stand out clearly below, while Lake Bourget closes the horizon to the west. It's often the most beautiful part of the flight. We don't fly directly over the town centre: the flight takes place above the surrounding relief, with a clear view of the urban area and, further out, the lake.
The launch site is at Vérel, in the village of Sonnaz, right on the edge of Chambéry. The view gradually opens onto the Chambéry basin, framed by the Chartreuse massif on one side and the Bauges on the other, with the Croix du Nivolet acting as a landmark for every local pilot: you'll recognise it from above before we even point it out.
Vérel suits every one of our tandem paragliding formulas, from the gentle 10-15 minute discovery flight to the half-day hike & fly for those after the great outdoors. You take off running a few steps in tandem while the wing catches the air, then there's nothing left to do but enjoy the view. The pilot handles everything, including a smooth landing on a clear area.
We favour Vérel when conditions are calm: it's often the easiest site to extend the flight, following the Revard ridge wherever the thermals take you. Enough to turn a discovery flight into a noticeably longer moment, depending on the day's weather and how you feel like it.
It's a spot that appeals as much to locals curious to see their city from a new angle as to visitors passing through between business meetings. The train station and town centre are just a quarter of an hour from the launch site, a format that fits neatly into a half-day break.
Launch sites
Right on the edge of Chambéry, the most used site for flights from the city, with views over the Chambéry basin and Lake Bourget.
Frequently asked questions
The most common local questions before booking.
No, we fly from May to October, on slots chosen according to the day's weather. The Vérel site, on the edge of Chambéry, stays flyable even when other sites are closed to the wind, which often makes it a good backup option.
The meeting point is sent to you the day before: it's also the landing spot. From there, we take you up to the Vérel launch site (Sonnaz) by shuttle or car.
The discovery flight, our first-time tandem flight, costs €95. To fly longer, the thermal flight is €115 and the prestige flight €130. The photos and videos option is +€20.
No, the flight doesn't pass directly over the town centre: it takes place above the surrounding relief. The Dukes of Savoy's castle and the old town stay clearly visible below, as does Lake Bourget on the horizon, often the best part of the view.