Mountaingliders flight

one paragliding tandem flight to rule them all!

Ascona-Locarno is the most practical and suitable place for paragliding flights in Ticino. It’s probably because of the perfect exposure of its mountains to the sun, where nice thermal lifts start directly after the take-off in Cimetta. But also because of the large altitude span of almost 1500m from top to bottom, allowing an immense and spectacular glide over the city and along the water of Lake Maggiore and, finally, do you mind touching the ground on the lowest point in Switzerland? Discover the unique feeling of landing with a tandem paraglider at the Delta of the Maggia river, directly at the sandy beach in Locarno, it’s just amazing! Don’t forget to take your swimsuit with you for a refreshing plunge into the clear water.

We fly the air that we’re given, getting the best possible for the passengers. Our flight from Cimetta is also the most appropriate for first time paragliders.

* In June and July – Take advantage of the special late afternoon flights from Cimetta!
We take the cable car at about 19:00, hike from Cardada to Cimetta (45min, 300m up) and takeoff at 20:00 for a wonderful flight in the evening sky, simply beautiful! The price for this special “hike & fly” package is CHF 280.-/pers. + CHF 20.-/pers. for the cable car run.

Thermal flight included

First of all, mother nature is responsible of thermal winds. We are just very good at turning them into lifts for a longer flight time and spectacular high points of view.
Honestly, we can’t sell you thermals… But, we always go for the lifts, promised!

Thermal flight included

First of all, mother nature is responsible of thermal winds. We are just very good at turning them into lifts for a longer flight time and spectacular high points of view.
Honestly, we can’t sell you thermals…
But, we always go for the lifts, promised!

Paragliding Take-off at Cimetta

take-off
from Cimetta (1640m)

Paragliding Flight over Locarno and Ascona

flight
over the city and the lake

Landing at the Delta Lago Maggiore in Locarno

landing
at the Delta beach (194m)

Fair pricing policies

Mountaingliders practice fair and transparent fees: the flight is CHF 220/person, the transportation Delta-Cimetta is CHF 20/person and the GoPro rental is CHF 30/camera but feel free to bring your own camera at no charge!

Fair pricing policies

Mountaingliders practice fair and transparent fees: the flight is CHF 220/person, the transportation Delta-Cimetta is CHF 20/person and the GoPro rental is CHF 30/camera but feel free to bring your own camera at no charge!

Hike & Fly

we guide you up & we glide you down

It’s our genuine passion for mountains and paragliding that pushes us to share this fantastic combination with you. Hiking, trekking or even climbing with ultralight equipment is the ground essence of a new way of mountaineering. Once on the summit, you will be rewarded not only with spectacular views, but also with marvelous flights back down the valley. Discover how wonderful a paragliding flight can be, after hiking up one of Ticino’s most beautiful summits.

By selecting the Hike & Fly offer you book your own custom adventure trip. As an inspiration, we would like to show you some of the most popular destinations that include nice and easy hikes of just a couple of hours.

What do you have to bring with you? Good hiking shoes, wind jacket for the flight, something to eat and drink and of course, enough fitness for the ascent. Quite obvious if you are familiar with trekking and hiking.

Paragliding Tandem Flight from Cima della Trosa in Ticino

Trosa
45min hike (260m up)
CHF 280.-

Paragliding Tandem Flight from Madone in Ticino

Madone
2h hike (700m up)
CHF 390.-

Paragliding Tandem Flight from Gridone in Ticino

Gridone
3h hike (950m up)
CHF 450.-

Paragliding Tandem Flight from Monte Gambarogno in Ticino

Gambarogno
1h hike (300m up)
CHF 420.-

Paragliding Tandem Flight from Cima della Trosa in Ticino

Trosa
45min hike (260m up)
CHF 280.-

Paragliding Tandem Flight from Madone in Ticino

Madone
2h hike (700m up)
CHF 390.-

Paragliding Tandem Flight from Gridone in Ticino

Gridone
3h hike (950m up)
CHF 450.-

Paragliding Tandem Flight from Monte Gambarogno in Ticino

Gambarogno
1h hike (300m up)
CHF 420.-

Paragliding Tandem Flight from Cima della Trosa in Ticino

Trosa
45min hike (260m up)
CHF 280.-

Paragliding Tandem Flight from Madone in Ticino

Madone
2h hike (700m up)
CHF 390.-

Paragliding Tandem Flight from Gridone in Ticino

Gridone
3h hike (950m up)
CHF 450.-

Paragliding Tandem Flight from Monte Gambarogno in Ticino

Gambarogno
1h hike (300m up)
CHF 420.-

Kids welcome

We fly with kids starting from four years old. If accompanied by an adult (flying for CHF 220) then the child’s fee is only ‘CHF 10 x age + CHF 40’. Trust Mountaingliders, we have the training and experience!

Kids welcome

We fly with kids starting from four years old. If accompanied by an adult (flying for CHF 220) then the child’s fee is only ‘CHF 10 x age + CHF 40’. Trust Mountaingliders, we have the training and experience!

Discounts

affordable for everyone…

As more and more families go for paragliding tandem flights together, we’re really proud to be the first and only company to give discounts to the younger generation: children pay CHF 10.- times the age + CHF 40! For example: daddy and his 4 year old son would pay CHF 220+80 for a paragliding tandem flight. The deal is that at least one paying adult is accompanying each lucky child.

Look forward to receiving the mountainglidersCARD from your pilot. This card gives you a discount on the transportation costs for a future flight. If you don’t use it, feel free to pass it on.

The “my Ascona-Locarno” App is available to all overnight visitors staying in a holiday home or apartment in our beautiful region (from February through December). Ask the staff at the Ascona-Locarno information desk for the special discount possibility.

We take care of you

Mountaingliders are committed to providing the care and professionalism you deserve, because we set a priority on building and developing a team of exceptional pilots. We keep the focus on what really matters: human resources!

We take care of you

Mountaingliders are committed to providing the care and professionalism you deserve, because we set a priority on building and developing a team of exceptional pilots. We keep the focus on what really matters: human resources!