AZUR PARAGLIDING first PRO TEAM in TANDEM PARAGLIDING in ROQUEBRUNE-CAP-MARTIN
Azur Parapente is located in the heart of the magnificent Alpes Maritimes region in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, on the French Riviera.
We've been the benchmark for tandem paragliding since 1996. We offer tailored packages, whether it's your first time flying or you've flown before. You'll find the flight package that's right for you with us.
EXPERIENCE YOUR PARAGLIDING FLIGHT IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE.
Discover paragliding with instructors from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Nestled between the sea and the mountains, our takeoff sites offer spectacular views of the Mediterranean and the Alpes-Maritimes. Weather conditions are particularly favorable from September to the end of May.
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is one of the 10 most beautiful paragliding sites in Europe. It's the perfect place to practice paragliding in winter and admire the French Riviera from the sky.
Azur Paragliding welcomes you in a friendly and professional atmosphere to ensure your experience is perfect and unforgettable.
We offer several paragliding flight packages and options to make your first flight a unique and memorable experience. Azur Parapente values team spirit, sharing, and conviviality.
Meet our amazing team!
A team of professional paragliding pilots at your service
At Azur Parapente, our instructors are all passionate professionals. High-level competitors, they are internationally recognized for their performance. They join the team for their human qualities and their desire to share their passion for paragliding with you.
We invite you to discover our latest news, flights and other information on our blog page!
at the origins of azure paragliding.
Azur Parapente: a story of free flight enthusiasts
Founded in 1996 by Christian Vidal, Azur Parapente is the first paragliding company to establish itself in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, offering everyone the opportunity to discover the French Riviera by paragliding. Christian Vidal, a trained engineer with a degree from INSA in Lyon, discovered paragliding in 1986 and immediately became passionate about this discipline.
He became a state-certified 1st-degree paragliding sports instructor (BEES) in 1996 and a trainer of future paragliding instructors from 2002.
Since the creation of Azur Parapente, Christian Vidal has worked as a professional tandem instructor at the Mont Gros site, with the approval of the Roquebrune-Cap-Martin town hall. His motto, "safety and passenger pleasure," illustrates his commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Christian was even chosen by the TV show Thalassa for a report, where he took journalist Bernard Dussol into the air.
For several years, Thierry Delorme has taken up the torch, determined to continue the work of Christian Vidal, with whom he worked. A paragliding enthusiast, Thierry is committed to sharing this passion.
It perpetuates the values of safety, pleasure and excellence which have always characterized Azur Parapente.
By bringing together a team of 7 top-level instructors around him, he propelled Azur Paragliding to the forefront of paragliding activities on the Côte d'Azur.
A certified DEjeps paragliding professional, he manages the Paragliding Check-up workshop and guarantees and certifies the quality of paragliding equipment. His experience is recognized by the biggest paragliding brands internationally.
Eco-responsible and committed to protecting the environment.
Since 2022, Azur Parapente has been committed to an eco-responsible approach.
All members of the Azur Parapente team are passionate about outdoor activities that they practice regularly (mountaineering, parachuting, wingsuit, kitesurfing, wingfoil, etc.).
Whether in the air, on the water, or on land, we always remain in touch with nature, which is our playground. Respecting and protecting it is part of our DNA. It was therefore natural for us to actively work to make our business more environmentally friendly, with concrete actions every day:
- By using light vehicles running on LPG for our travel.
- By organizing group flights with several instructors in order to minimize the carbon impact of each flight taken.
- By choosing a meeting place near Roquebrune-Cap-Martin station, making your arrival by train easier.
- By recycling our paragliding equipment thanks to our partner Checkup-parapente, to give it a second life.
- By acting to respect and preserve our flight sites.
- By actively campaigning for respect for areas dedicated to the protection of flora and fauna.
Committing to the environmental cause is essential to Azur Parapente's values.
This is why we have decided to become a member of the international collective 1% for the Planet by donating 1% of our annual turnover to one or more environmental associations.
The goal? To contribute to the protection of our planet by increasing the impact of environmental philanthropy. Each year, member companies in France donate more than $10 million to environmental organizations. Join the movement and help us increase the impact of these organizations on the ground.
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