Camping in Savoie for Paragliding: A First-Time Tandem Flight Over the Combe de Savoie
Take off with a view of Mont Blanc in the morning and the Bauges Mountains in the afternoon: the flying sites at Combe de Savoie are right near the campground.
Montlambert and Chamoux-sur-Gelon
The Tandem Flight in a Two-Seater
across the way, during the morning takeoff
depending on the weather
Camping du Lac de Carouge is a 3-star campsite in Saint-Pierre-d’Albigny, in the heart of the Combe de Savoie. You don’t have to go far to take to the skies: the valley boasts two renowned launch sites—Montlambert in the morning and Chamoux-sur-Gelon in the afternoon—on either side of the Isère River. Several schools there offer tandem flights with a qualified instructor.
Three Schools for a Tandem Flight
Bauges Parapente
Montlambert and Chamoux-sur-Gelon · starting at 90 €
Tandem flights in Combe de Savoie, as well as at Le Revard and Le Semnoz: the school chooses the launch site best suited to the weather each day.
Là-Haut Parapente
Tandem flights year-round · starting at €75
Flights over the Gelon Valley and the Combe de Savoie, with the Bauges on one side and the first peaks of the Maurienne on the other.
Banzaï Aventure Paragliding
Crêts-en-Belledonne · starting at 90 €
Introductory flight, thermal flight, or thrill flight with Titi, holder of several world records in tandem flight.
Pricing and Tips
Flights are weather-dependent: book in advance during the summer, and be flexible about the date and time. Schools often offer photos and videos of the flight as optional extras.
| Là-Haut Parapente | starting at €75 |
|---|---|
| Bauges Parapente | starting at 90 € |
| Banzaï, Introductory Flight « Découverte » | €90 |
| Banzai, thermal flight | 130 € |
| Banzai, a thrilling flight | €150 |
Estimated tuition rates taken from the schools’ websites.
Things to Know Before Flying
In the morning, we take off from Montlambert, with a view of Mont Blanc; in the afternoon, from Chamoux-sur-Gelon, with a view of the Bauges.
Closed-toe shoes, sneakers, or walking shoes, and sunglasses.
Above Chamoux, the view looks down onto the Arclusaz syncline, an iconic feature of the Bauges UNESCO Geopark.
Things to do during your stay
Via ferrata
With Green Experience
From Roc de Cornillon, for ages 8–9 and up, to the Doria cliff for more experienced climbers.
The Col du Frêne
Starting at the lake
9.5 km and about 15 hairpin turns up to 950 m, with a view of the Combe de Savoie.
Lake Carouge
At the campground
Supervised swimming in July and August, pedal boats and stand-up paddleboards, across from Arclusaz.
Staying at the campground
Pitches for tents, trailers, or RVs; mobile homes; lodge tents; and cabins: choose your accommodations. After your flight, enjoy the campground’s heated swimming pool, set at 27 °C.
A 6 × 15 m pool heated to 27°C, with a beach entry for children and a sun deck with lounge chairs. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; free for campground guests.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have to be athletic to try a tandem flight for the first time?
No: The tandem flight is open to everyone. The instructor does the flying; all you have to do is follow their instructions during takeoff and landing.
Can children fly?
Yes, depending on the school and the child’s weight. Please ask when you make your reservation.
What if the weather isn't good?
The flight has been postponed. The schools are adjusting their time slots in real time and selecting the takeoff direction that best suits the wind conditions.