Paragliding Over Meribel: A Unique Ski Adventure in the Heart of the French Alps

Published on November 26, 2025

For those looking for an extraordinary and thrilling experience to add to their ski holiday, look no further than the opportunity to go paragliding in the French Alps. With their world-class ski resorts and backbone, the Alps have and continue to draw in winter sport enthusiasts. Now, a new activity geared towards taking ski holidays to the next level is quickly gaining popularity: ski-gliding. For those looking for an adventure, ski-gliding is an opportunity to enjoy skimming the slopes and then gliding over the mountains to get spectacular views they can’t get anywhere else.

One of the most well-known destinations in the French Alps is the Meribel resort. It is here that I recently experienced ski-gliding for the first time. As I was getting harnessed in, I was filled with mixed feeling of nervousness and excitement as gusts of cool air defined the order of the day. The plan was to ski down the slope and then glide over the village of Meribel for a drop of 1400 meters. Of course, we could then enjoy breathtaking views of the Alps from the top whilst soaring down the slopes.

A New Perspective on Ski Holidays

The Alps are a destination ski-gliding, skiing down a mountain and then parachuting, with a view of the Alps. While a milder adventure than the extreme “para-skiing,” this activity is a thrill of its own. Skiing the French Alps is a popular activity, and paragliding with the Alps is a calm way to enjoy the excitement of the mountains. However, paragliding with skiing is a unique blend. It is a perfect adventure for a ski holiday and for those looking to Extraordinary adventurous travel.

Ski-gliding is a new activity, but paragliding over the Alps is not. For those looking to try something different, skiing with the calmness of soaring through the air, makes ski-gliding a perfect addition to any ski holiday. To elevate their holiday, tourists are able to sign up for ski-gliding. It is a safe way to experience the activity, and there is the option of tandem flights with ski-gliding instructors. This offers a unique experience to the traveler with a thrill to take the skies.

Safety and Expert Guidance

Before leaving for the new ski-gliding experience, we received a safety briefing and were assisted by the staff for the donning and checking of our ski-gliding attire and equipment. My instructor, Luca, provides guidance with great attention to detail for the duration of the exercise so every essential step to a successful take-off and landing was in order.

Safety is the priority, even with the thrill of flying over untouched snow-covered mountains. Paragliding companies in Meribel, and every ski resort in the French Alps, follow a disciplined safety code in order to keep their clients free from worry during their paragliding experience. Ski-gliding is usually performed with tandem instructors and is a great addition to the ski-gliding experience for those who are new. The instructors take care of the take-off, the glide, and the landing and focus on the safety and comfort of their clients.

Unmatched Landscape while Paragliding in the French Alps

Out of many other attractions in the French Alps, paragliding is the instance with the most beautiful views of the landscape. While ski-gliding, participants get to ascend and enjoy gladiator views of the valleys, the large, snow-coasted, mountains, the alpine forests that snow, and the picturesque towns that are outskirts, one being Meribel. Flying over the Alps instills feelings of awe that no ground observation can provide. Over the Alps is a significant region flying, with equally significant photo moments.

In particular, flying over Meribel, with the lovely, little, valley-chalet homes and the smooth, tight camp of Vanoise National Park, is one of the most beautiful sites to behold. The excursion also acts as a wildlife observation experience, spotting mountain goats and other wildlife that reside in the snow football pockets. Paragliding in the French Alps is a way to marvel beautifully and to have a clear cut, scenic, photography experience.

Combining Skiing and Paragliding for the Ultimate Winter Experience

This ski-gliding activity, that combines skiing and paragliding, is a highly recommended experience for adventurers and those looking for a more leisurely activity as well. During winter, the French Alps is a region that attracts many tourists who ski and partake in winter sports, however, while in the region tourists can experience paragliding after skiing a track-and they can always return to the track after paragliding to ski more. To complete the winter sports experience, they can also take part in a plethora of other mountain activities.

This area is also distinguished for its vibrant nightlife and its array of chalets and French restaurants. Skiers also can take part in many activities after the ski-gliding experience. After an active day, guests can choose to take a spa bath, enjoy the wines from the region, or Alpine cuisine.

Conclusion

Ski-gliding in the French Alps is an exceptional way to immerse yourself in the alluring charm of the region while adding an exhilarating component to your ski holiday. The perfect combination of skiing, paragliding, remarkable vistas, and experienced instructors makes this an ideal winter activity for tourists. With the French Alps’ scenic views, paragliding and ski-gliding becomes an incomparable winter adventure. Altogether, ski-gliding in the French Alps is an adventure of a lifetime that seamlessly blends with nature, and the excitement of flight.