Based in Clermont-Ferrand or visiting the area and dreaming of soaring above the Auvergne Volcanoes? The Puy de Dôme is just 40 minutes from the city centre — 20 minutes by car to the Panoramique des Dômes rack railway station in Orcines, then 20 minutes to reach the summit by train — and from the top, Freedom Parapente invites you to take off on a tandem paragliding flight above the Puy de Dôme with a qualified state-certified instructor for an unforgettable experience above the Chaîne des Puys.
How to get to the Puy de Dôme summit from Clermont-Ferrand?
The meeting point for your tandem paragliding flight is located directly at the Puy de Dôme summit, at 1,465 metres altitude. Several options are available to get there:
By car
Allow approximately 20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand to the Panoramique des Dômes station (free car park), in the commune of Orcines, then 20 minutes by rack railway to reach the summit. Allow 40 minutes in total to be comfortable, including waiting time for the next departure. Check the train timetables here >>
By bus from Chamalières
The P36 line connects Chamalières to the Panoramique des Dômes station in Orcines in approximately 20 minutes, then add 20 minutes by rack railway to the summit. More information on the T2C P36 bus service >>
By bike for sporty visitors
Cycle to the Panoramique des Dômes station in Orcines in approximately 30 to 50 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand. A great way to combine sport and a paragliding experience in the same day!
On foot for the adventurous
Allow approximately 2 hours from Clermont-Ferrand to reach the foot of the Puy de Dôme, then a further 1h30 on foot to reach the summit via the Chemin des Chèvres trail — 3h30 in total. A beautiful hike for the most adventurous before taking off!
Your tandem paragliding flight near Clermont-Ferrand
Just 40 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, the Puy de Dôme summit awaits your tandem paragliding experience. Our state-certified instructors welcome you at the summit and offer several flights tailored to your wishes and abilities.
Discovery flight – Your first taste of free flight
The discovery flight is the perfect introduction to tandem paragliding at the Puy de Dôme. Your instructor guides you smoothly from take-off to landing, giving you time to admire the exceptional panorama over Clermont-Ferrand, the Limagne plain and the Chaîne des Puys — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. No experience required — just a few running steps at take-off and you're airborne. Landing is just as gentle. Accessible to everyone, even those with a fear of heights.
Adrenaline flight – Thrills above the Auvergne Volcanoes
For thrill-seekers, the adrenaline flight is an extraordinary experience. Engaged spiral dives, wing-overs, stalls… your qualified instructor performs acrobatic manoeuvres adapted to your appetite for sensations. A tandem paragliding flight at the Puy de Dôme at its most intense — always safely supervised. Perfect for those who want to push their limits above the Auvergne Volcanoes.
Duo flight – Share the experience together
Want to share this unique moment with someone special? The duo option allows you to fly simultaneously with two tandem instructors flying side by side. An unforgettable way to experience paragliding above Clermont-Ferrand together — as a couple, with friends or family. A shared experience that doubles the emotion.
Children's flight – Paragliding from an early age
The children's paragliding flight is a formula designed specifically for younger passengers. Equipment adapted to their size, flight slots chosen for calm weather conditions and attentive supervision from our instructors — everything is in place for your child to experience their first flight in complete safety and confidence. An unforgettable journey above the Auvergne Volcanoes that might just ignite a lifelong passion!
What if paragliding became your passion?
A tandem paragliding flight at the Puy de Dôme is often the starting point of a wonderful adventure. If the experience inspires you to go further, the instructors at Freedom Parapente can guide you to fly solo. As a school accredited by the FFVL — Fédération Française de Vol Libre (French Free Flight Federation), Freedom Parapente offers paragliding training courses for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Clermont-Ferrand and the surrounding area provide an exceptional learning environment at the foot of the Puy de Dôme.
Why choose Freedom Parapente near Clermont-Ferrand?
Freedom Parapente is a team of around ten state-certified instructors, passionate about their region and their sport. We welcome you at the Puy de Dôme summit — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Chaîne des Puys — for a tandem flight offering a breathtaking panorama over Clermont-Ferrand, the Limagne plain and the Auvergne Volcanoes. Open to everyone: children from age 5, beginners, older adults, from 25 to 105 kg.
Frequently asked questions – Paragliding in the Clermont-Ferrand area
Where exactly is the meeting point?
The meeting point is directly at the Puy de Dôme summit, upon arrival by the Panoramique des Dômes or on foot. Our instructors will be at the take-off area suited to the wind direction. Simply follow the other paragliders to find them.
Can I book a tandem paragliding flight on the same day?
Yes, subject to availability and favourable weather conditions. We strongly recommend booking online in advance, especially in high season as the schedule fills up weeks ahead in July and August.
Does the flight take place in all weather conditions?
Paragliding is a weather-dependent activity. If conditions are unfavourable, the flight will be rescheduled to a later date.
How much time should I allow for a paragliding experience from Clermont-Ferrand?
Allow 20 minutes by car from Clermont-Ferrand, time to purchase train tickets, the ascent to the summit, a walk around the Puy de Dôme to find the take-off area, the briefing, your flight of 15 to 30 minutes depending on the chosen package, then the descent by train for your companions — or for yourself if wind conditions allow landing at the summit. Plan for half a day to enjoy the experience without any rush.
Based in Clermont-Ferrand or nearby? Book your paragliding experience at the Puy de Dôme now — the summit is just 40 minutes away!
