The Chablais is Le Gypaète's historic playground. Straddling the Valais and the Vaud Alps, the region packs a superb variety of sites: facing the Dents du Midi, Lake Geneva and the Vaud summits, we pick the best take-off every day according to the weather and your level. It is here, at Les Giettes above Monthey, that most of our FSVL-certified school takes place — from the very first flight to the pilot licence.
Our flying sites in the Chablais
- Les Giettes (above Monthey): our historic school site, facing the Dents du Midi — perfect for beginners and for progressing.
- Les Verneys: a gentle take-off, ideal for the first supervised high flights.
- En Cûrnaux: a complementary site that widens our options depending on the air conditions.
- Leysin: a renowned alpine site in the Vaud resort, for beautiful panoramic flights.
- Villars-sur-Ollon: an open take-off in the heart of the Vaud Alps.
- Bellevue: as the name promises, a stunning view over the region.
When to fly in the Chablais?
Thanks to the number of sites and orientations, the Chablais can be flown for a large part of the year. In spring and summer, the thermals facing the Dents du Midi give long flights; in autumn, the crystal-clear air offers exceptional panoramas over Lake Geneva; in winter, calm windows allow superb gliding flights. We always adapt to the weather and to your level so that you fly in the safest conditions.
Tandem flight or training: who is it for?
A tandem flight requires no experience: you discover the Chablais from the sky with an instructor, or you give a flight as a gift. To learn to fly on your own, the pilot licence course (from age 14) starts with an introductory course from CHF 250, right here at Les Giettes.
How does a flight work?
We meet at the agreed point, then go up to the take-off. The instructor explains everything — getting into the harness, your position, the take-off — and after a few steps you are airborne for 10 to 20 minutes depending on the option, before a very gentle landing. The Chablais is easy to reach: Les Giettes is about twenty minutes from Aigle and around an hour from Lausanne. Bring closed shoes, a jacket and a little spare time to enjoy the moment.
Why fly with Le Gypaète in the Chablais?
The Chablais has been our home from the start. Our FSVL-certified instructors know every take-off, every breeze and every weather window in the region. The result: we take you flying in the right place at the right time — whether for your first tandem flight or to earn your pilot licence, with teaching support from the first flight to the last.
Frequently asked questions — paragliding in the Chablais
Where can I go paragliding in the Chablais?
Our main site is Les Giettes, above Monthey, facing the Dents du Midi. Depending on conditions, we also fly at Leysin, Villars, Les Verneys or Bellevue.
Where exactly is Les Giettes?
Les Giettes is above Monthey (Valais), on the edge of the Vaud Alps — easy to reach from Lake Geneva, Aigle or the Rhône valley.
Do I need any experience for a first flight?
No: on a tandem flight, the instructor takes care of everything. For training, we start from zero and progress step by step to the licence.
Can you fly all year round?
Yes, depending on the weather. Each season has its own conditions — there is almost always a flyable site in the region.
Can I give a flight as a gift?
Yes: a tandem flight makes an original present. Order a gift voucher online, valid for a flight in the Chablais.
How much does it cost?
Everything is detailed on the prices page — introductory course from CHF 250 and the full training clearly explained.
Our courses on site
Contact us to fly in the Chablais.