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Paragliding Tandem Flight Thermal

Tandem paragliding thermals

Want to fly really high? Then you definitely shouldn't miss the Paragliding Thermal Flight. You'll circle like birds in the sun-warmed air, letting yourself be carried up to the clouds. If the thermal conditions are perfect, you can even take on short sightseeing flights over several peaks with the tandem paraglider. And all of this silently and environmentally friendly, without an engine.

from CHF 240.-
per person / photos and video CHF 40.- / cable car CHF 40.-

Voucher / booking
4.9 / 5

Offer Details: Thermal Flight

SPECIAL PRICE EMMETTEN

Experience thermal flight in Emmetten now at a special price. Redeemable Monday through Friday for 12 months.

Starting at CHF 245 per person

The Experience

Mainly from April to September
High-altitude launch sites year-round

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Thermal flying depends heavily on the sun-induced updrafts and therefore takes place primarily during the warmer months. On high mountains (such as Rigi, Pilatus, and Fronalpstock), thermal flying is possible year-round.

type of flight

Exclusive Flight on the Rise

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You'll be flying alone with your instructor. The pilot will actively look for updrafts (thermal tubes) to help you gain altitude.

Duration & Time

Cooking time: approx. 30–45 min.
Total time: approx. 2 hours

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By soaring in the thermals, you’ll stay in the air much longer than on a standard sightseeing flight. If the minimum flight time of 30 minutes is not reached due to a lack of thermals, you will only be charged for the sightseeing flight.

Requirements

Maximum weight: 100 kg
Minimum age: 7 years
Normal fitness level

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The maximum body weight is calculated including clothing.

Upgrades

Photos / Video
Flight for Two (DUO)

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Photo or video options can be added directly during registration. On the DUO Thermal Flight, you’ll fly side-by-side on two paragliders in the same thermal.

Reschedule / Cancel

Up to 24 hours before the booking
; Flims/Laax region: 48 hours

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Since thermal flights depend on the weather, the pilot usually makes the final decision about whether to fly the day before.
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Thermal flight locations

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An overview of our paragliding locations

Tandem paragliding in thermals is available in many regions of Switzerland.
Select your preferred location for more information.

Tandem paragliding thermal flights are available in various regions throughout Switzerland.

Give the gift of a thermal flight with a voucher. When booking, the value of the voucher can be applied at any of our locations, giving the recipient the widest possible range of options.

Grisons

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Eastern Switzerland

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Liechtenstein

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Central Switzerland

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Zurich

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Bernese Oberland

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Glarus

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Valais

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Ticino

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Jura

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Austria

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Reviews

Marc-Olivier Mazzariello

13.08.2026

A success from start to finish. Meeting up at the Zermatt train station went perfectly. The pilot, Aurélien, was very nice, and my wife felt safe with him. Everything was explained very clearly. The flight was fantastic, with the Matterhorn always in view. An unforgettable moment.

Rolf Stierli

10.08.2026

The flight was excellent, and the service was top-notch. I assume my pilot wasn't aware of the details of my booking as specified on the voucher. No photos or videos were taken. That's a shame, since that was part of the booking.
Nevertheless, the flight experience was great.
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Hi Rolf. We've reviewed your booking and unfortunately you did not add the photo/video option. Your Flightbase Team

Felix Stingelin

25.07.2026

An absolutely fantastic flight with a friendly and professional pilot!

David Birrer

06.07.2026

The paragliding flight was an unforgettable and super cool experience! I felt comfortable and safe right from the start. Max is a really friendly, calm, and professional pilot who explained everything clearly. During the flight, I was able to enjoy the beautiful view to the fullest.

It was a blast, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much, Max, for this amazing adventure—I highly recommend it! Thank you very much!

Sandra

24.06.2026

It was just amazing, and the two pilots were “awesome” too!!!!! I highly recommend it—even extending the validity of one of the gift certificates went off without a hitch. We were also able to change the flight date on the spot with the two pilots.