Chamonix is one of Europe's best places to try paragliding, and tandem flights with a qualified instructor require no experience. The standard flight launches from Planpraz — the midpoint of the Brévent cable car — and soars down the length of the valley with an uninterrupted view of Mont Blanc on one side and the Aiguilles Rouges on the other. On a good day you can stay airborne for 20 minutes, landing in a meadow on the valley floor.
Tandem flights are available from several operators in Chamonix, bookable directly from the town. Prices are in the region of €80–120. The season runs from late spring through autumn — the best conditions are typically from June to September. For those who want to go further, Chamonix also has a paragliding school offering full certification courses over several days.