Nice Parapente: state-qualified instructors for your first flights in the Alpes-Maritimes
Our state-certified instructors accompany you to discover the paragliding around Nice : first flights at Gréolières (our main site at 80%), Gourdon and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. Based all year round in the highlands of Nice and Grasse, in the heart of the Préalpes d'Azur Regional Nature ParkOur experts are intimately familiar with the Alpes-Maritimes and its aerological conditions.
This permanent presence allows us to analyse in detail the local weather and to offer you paragliding flights in complete safetyin the best possible conditions. With 19 years' experience in the regionOur team has accumulated thousands of flying hours in the Alpes-Maritimes.
The team of instructors
Meet Pierrot, founder of Nice Parapente From the Circus to the Peaks: An unusual career path Pierrot embodies the spirit of adventure and passion for free flight. From the flat country to the summits of the Alpes-Maritimes, his atypical career combines circus art and a love of the great outdoors. An enthusiast who has turned his passion into a profession to share with you. A rich and varied career 🎪 Artistic training Institut National d'Acrobatie du Cirque (3 years), stuntman at the Puy du Fou, teacher at the Zip-Zap Circus school in South Africa. 🪂 State qualified instructor DEJEPS Paragliding (2014), tandem flight specialist. Air travel: Nepal, India, Morocco, Europe, South Africa. Over 10 years' experience supervising paragliding first flights. 🚀 Entrepreneur Founder of Nice Parapente, specialising in first flights. Founder of Ailéments in 2014 (partner structure offering paragliding and canyoning). Partner Aerotech for technical expertise. 🏔️ Local Expertise Paragliding specialist in Gréolières, Gourdon and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. In-depth knowledge of the Alpes-Maritimes and its aerological conditions. The Spirit of Nice Parapente Pierrot created Nice Parapente with a simple philosophy: to share his passion for free flight in the Alpes-Maritimes. His varied experience, nurtured by travel and encounters, enriches every first flight with an authentic human dimension. "Sharing your passion means passing on what drives you: the thrill of free flight and respect for the mountains. - Pierrot, founder of Nice Parapente Based year-round in Gréolières, Pierrot has an intimate knowledge of every flying site and every subtlety of the local thermals. This expertise guarantees your safety and the quality of your paragliding experience in Nice. Rated 5/5 out of 486 Google reviews - Our commitment to your satisfaction is reflected in every flight.
Here is the corrected version with the addition of "associated Ailéments": Pierre-Yves Alloix Nice Paragliding Instructor, Ailéments Associate & Aerotech Founder Dual expertise: Flying and Technique Pierre-Yves combines two complementary skills: paragliding instructor at Nice Parapente (associate of the partner organisation Ailéments) and founder of Aerotech, a paragliding overhaul workshop. This dual approach enables him to combine practical flying with technical knowledge of the equipment. Background and experience 🪂 State-qualified paragliding instructor State diploma (BEES) in paragliding. More than 3000 tandem flights in the Alpes-Maritimes. Specialist in first flights in Gréolières, Gourdon and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. ⚙️ Founder Aerotech - Paraglider overhaul Workshop specialising in wing maintenance and overhaul. Technical expertise in aerodynamics and equipment safety. Partner of Nice Parapente and Ailéments for wing checks. 🤝 Associate Ailéments Co-manager of partner structure Ailéments, specialising in paragliding and canyoning in the Alpes-Maritimes since 2014. 🏔️ Local expertise In-depth knowledge of Gréolières and its aerological conditions. Adapting the flight to each passenger profile. 15 years' experience in hang-gliding in the Alpes-Maritimes. The Pierre-Yves Approach His philosophy: to prioritise safety while preserving the pleasure of flying. Thanks to his two complementary activities, he masters both the technical aspects of equipment and the practice of first paragliding flights, offering complete and reassuring guidance. "From wing overhaul to discovery flights, I'll accompany you with the same technical seriousness and passion." - Pierre-Yves, Nice Parapente instructor This dual expertise guarantees that you fly with perfectly maintained and checked equipment, in the hands of an instructor who knows every technical detail of his equipment.
In-depth knowledge of the natural environment
Making paragliding in Nice requires a detailed analysis of the natural environment and local aerology. Each take-off site - be it Gréolières, Gourdon or Roquebrune-Cap-Martin - has its own specific characteristics and is particularly sensitive to the weather winds.
Our team, based all year round in this beautiful region of the Alpes-Maritimes, surrounded by mountains and green valleys, has a perfect command of these subtleties. This local expertise, acquired through years of daily practice, makes all the difference in optimising your flying conditions and guaranteeing your safety.
Qualified and passionate professionals
All our instructors are state graduates and adhere to the French Free Flight Federation (FFVL). Over and above their technical skills and strict adherence to safety protocols, they share a real passion for free flight and nature, which they pass on with enthusiasm on every first flight.
This dual role - professional expertise and communicative passion - ensures that your experience of paragliding near Nice will not only be safe, but also rewarding and unforgettable.
A friendly, educational approach
We pay particular attention to ensuring that our first paragliding flights are fun and friendly, so that you can leave happy and with a head full of unforgettable memories..
Our instructors take the time to explain, reassure and share their knowledge of aerology and piloting. So every flight becomes not only an aerial adventure, but also an opportunity to learn about and discover the fascinating world of hang-gliding in the Alpes-Maritimes.
Day-to-day professional organisation
Our professional rigour is evident at every stage of your experience. The day before your flight at 8 p.m. sharpYou'll receive a full text message with all the practical information you need, including the GPS location of the meeting point (usually Gréolières), your exact time slot, payment arrangements and the appropriate clothing for the conditions.
This tried-and-tested organisation, combined with a friendly atmosphere on site, makes all the difference to your experience of paragliding in Nice. You know exactly where to go, when to come and how to prepare. No stress, just fun!
Gréolières: our favourite spot
80% of our flights take place at Gréolières, our main site. It's no coincidence: perched at an altitude of 1000 metres with an ideal southern exposure, Gréolières offers exceptional aerological conditions all year round. Our instructors have accumulated thousands of flying hours here and know the site like the back of their hand: every lift, every feature of the terrain, every meteorological subtlety.
This in-depth local expertise guarantees your safety and the quality of your first paragliding experience near Nice. In addition, we operate from Gourdon and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin depending on conditions, offering a wide range of experiences in the Alpes-Maritimes.
Join the thousands of happy passengers
With a perfect score of 5/5 out of 486 Google reviews and 19 years' experience, our team has introduced thousands of people from all over France and Europe to paragliding. Each testimonial underlines the professionalism of our instructors, their kindness, their teaching skills and their ability to instil confidence in even the most anxious.
This exceptional recognition testifies to our daily commitment to excellence and the satisfaction of every passenger. 486 reviews, one rating: 5/5 - an achievement we are proud of, and one that motivates us to maintain these high standards day after day.
Contact Nice Parapente and let our team of passionate professionals help you discover the magic of paragliding over the Côte d'Azur. Your first paragliding experience in Nice is waiting for you!
