Paragliding is a well-established summer activity above Champéry, with the Planachaux plateau providing reliable thermal conditions and spectacular launch terrain. Tandem flights with qualified pilots are available for anyone with no prior experience — the pilot handles everything and you simply enjoy the views of the Dents du Midi and the Illiez valley unfolding below you. Flights typically last 15 to 30 minutes depending on conditions, with landing in or near the village.
The combination of the cable car access, the reliable afternoon thermals, and the dramatic mountain backdrop makes this one of the better paragliding settings in the French-speaking Alps. Book in advance in July and August when demand is high.