How long does the activity take?

The full outing is about four hours, including transport to the launch, a safety briefing, one or more flights and return to the meeting point.

Is prior flying experience required?

No prior paragliding experience is necessary; certified pilots manage the flight and give instructions to first-time flyers.

What are the weight restrictions?

Participants must weigh at least 25 kg and no more than 110 kg; weight is checked for safety and proper harness pairing.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Flights are weather-dependent; the operator will postpone or cancel activities in unsafe wind or unstable meteorological conditions and communicate options.

What is included in the price?

Group transport to the takeoff, all necessary flight equipment (harness, wing), and civil liability insurance are included.

Where are the launch sites?

Launch locations vary by wind and include Arcones, Somosierra and Cebreros; the pilot chooses the best site on the day.

Mountain Paragliding Over Sierra de Guadarrama and Gredos

Adventure Brief

Lift off above granite ridgelines and thermalling vultures on a four-hour group paraglide across the Sierra de Guadarrama and Gredos. Ideal for friends or small celebrations, this guided flight blends big-mountain scenery with seasoned pilot instruction.

4 hours

moderate

From €654.94

Perched high above the Central System, Parapente en grupo offers mountain paragliding flights over the Sierra de Guadarrama and Gredos, a short drive from Madrid. Operated as a group flight experience, this four-hour outing transports you from a simple meeting point to launch sites—Arcones, Somosierra and Cebreros—depending on wind and weather. The school provides transport to the takeoff, all flight equipment, and certified professional pilots, so the moment you run toward the lip and lift into the air it feels both thrilling and reassuring. From the canopy, the landscape reads like a geology primer: broad granite massifs, glacial cirques and steep granite outcrops cut by ravines and pine-clad slopes. Thermals carry you above ridgelines with a typical vertical drop between 650 and 800 meters; below, you might pick out patches of broom and Spanish broom, Scots pine forests and the craggy ledges where Iberian ibex graze. Griffon vultures and ravens wheel on the updrafts, and in quieter valleys you may glimpse roe deer and fox tracks. This is more than a tandem jump. The instructors coach you through inflation, takeoff and landing, and explain local meteorology so you feel part of the decision-making in the sky. Flights are tailored to group cohesion—fly near companions to share the view—and include civil liability insurance and regularly renewed gear. The activity sets realistic limits: participants must weigh between 25 and 110 kilograms; unsuitable conditions or weather-dependent cancellations are part of safe operations. Why book it? For travelers based in Madrid who want a quick, high-adrenaline escape into the Central System, this trip combines accessibility with big-mountain scenery. The varied launch zones—Arcones, Somosierra and Cebreros—offer different exposures and microclimates, so pilots can pick the best lift on the day. It's also a good option for small groups celebrating milestones: photographic opportunities are abundant, and the shared takeoff and landing moments make strong memories. Practical notes: dress warmly and wear sturdy footwear; bring gloves and sunglasses. The operator emphasizes safety, local knowledge and a passion for flight; no prior flying experience is required. Whether you're chasing the silence of thermalling or the panoramic sweep of the Gredos granite, this paragliding group experience delivers a grounded introduction to real mountain flying. The four-hour schedule balances driving time, ground briefing and multiple flight opportunities so groups have time to savor different launch aspects without rushing. Included in the price are group transport to the takeoff, up-to-date harnesses and wings, and civil liability insurance; you should bring warm layers, hiking boots and gloves because landings can be grassy or stony. Operators limit flights for safety and will postpone if winds are unstable; this weather-first approach protects both pilots and the fragile high-mountain ecosystems that define Guadarrama and Gredos.