About Summits Parapente Chamonix
Summits Parapente is one of Chamonix's leading tandem paragliding operators, offering flights from the slopes of Planpraz and Brévent with jaw-dropping views of Mont Blanc, the Aiguilles, and the entire Chamonix Valley. The company has been running tandem flights for over two decades and has built a strong reputation among visitors looking for a bird's-eye perspective on the Alps without needing any prior flying experience.
Tandem flights typically launch from either the Planpraz mid-station or the Brévent summit, accessed via the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc cable car system. Flights last between 15 and 30 minutes depending on conditions and the chosen package, and passengers land in the valley floor near the town centre. For those wanting more, they also offer introductory paragliding courses where you learn to handle the wing yourself under instructor supervision. Acrobatic and cross-country flights are available for thrill-seekers who want spins, wingovers, and SAT manoeuvres during the descent.
What draws people to Summits is the unbeatable scenery combined with experienced, certified pilots. Flying tandem above Chamonix offers a perspective on the Mont Blanc massif that few other activities can match — glaciers, seracs, and granite spires stretching out beneath your feet. The pilots are all qualified FFVL instructors with thousands of flight hours in the Chamonix Valley, and they provide commentary on the landmarks below throughout the flight. Video and photo packages capture the experience, and the central meeting point makes logistics easy for visitors staying in town.
