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Lift to Jakobshorn, a short hike, then a few steps into the air: this 1,000‑meter tandem paraglide delivers 15–35 minutes of alpine flight over Davos. Practical prep and weather rules make it accessible to most fit travelers.
Lift to Jakobshorn, a short hike, then a few steps into the air: this 1,000‑meter tandem paraglide delivers 15–35 minutes of alpine flight over Davos. Practical prep and weather rules make it accessible to most fit travelers.
You meet your pilot at the cable car station in Davos Platz and the town's clean alpine air sharpens your senses.
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Operated by Joyride Paragliding Davos · Davos, Graubünden
You meet your pilot at the cable car station in Davos Platz and the town's clean alpine air sharpens your senses.
The lift hums uphill, the treeline thins and you step out onto Jakobshorn's grassy shoulder. A short 10–20 minute hike brings the glider and your pilot into position. A few practiced steps and the wind takes hold—suddenly the valley opens beneath you. The flight covers a height difference of roughly 1,000 meters, with airtime typically 15–35 minutes depending on conditions. From the air, ridges and lakes read like a map; the wind sometimes teases, sometimes steadies, and the pilot manages the rhythm.
Davos has been a mountain destination since the 19th century when health tourism and winter sport infrastructure drove development; Jakobshorn has long served skiers and now hosts summer air sports too. Geologically, the scene is classic Bündner Schist and crystalline peaks carved by glaciers, offering thermals and lee-side currents that affect flight.
Practical essentials: plan for a two-hour booking window that includes meeting, lift time, a brief hike and setup. No special piloting skill is required, but a moderate fitness level helps for the hike and light running at takeoff/landing. Weight and health restrictions apply; pilots will brief you on steering and safety before launch. Dress in windproof layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring sunglasses and a camera with a secure strap. Flights are weather-dependent—book with at least 24-hour cancellation flexibility.
Expect calm glides, occasional maneuvers if you ask for them, and landings within a few steps back at the meeting area—an efficient, intoxicating way to see the Davos basin from above.
moderate.
2 hours.
Moderate fitness: able to hike 10–20 minutes on uneven trail and run a few steps for takeoff/landing.
Airtime depends on conditions but is typically 15–35 minutes; the full booking window is about two hours to allow for lift, setup and transit.
Yes—operators ask for height and weight at booking and restrict certain health conditions; children under 12 fly only on request and passengers with back or heart problems are not recommended.
Flights are cancelled for unsafe weather; the operator requires at least 24 hours' notice for a full refund if you cancel, and they will cancel for bad weather with refund policy applied.
No prior experience is required—this is a tandem flight with a certified pilot who handles launch, flight and landing; you can be shown basic steering during the flight.
Davos grew as a 19th-century health and winter-sports center; Jakobshorn evolved as a ski area and now supports summer air sports like paragliding.
Pilots follow established launch and landing sites to minimize erosion and disturbance; pack out all gear and avoid flying low over livestock or nesting areas.
Joyride Paragliding Davos operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You meet your pilot at the cable car station in Davos Platz and the town's clean alpine air sharpens your senses.
You meet your pilot at the cable car station in Davos Platz and the town's clean alpine air sharpens your senses.
The lift hums uphill, the treeline thins and you step out onto Jakobshorn's grassy shoulder. A short 10–20 minute hike brings the glider and your pilot into position. A few practiced steps and the wind takes hold—suddenly the valley opens beneath you. The flight covers a height difference of roughly 1,000 meters, with airtime typically 15–35 minutes depending on conditions. From the air, ridges and lakes read like a map; the wind sometimes teases, sometimes steadies, and the pilot manages the rhythm.
Davos has been a mountain destination since the 19th century when health tourism and winter sport infrastructure drove development; Jakobshorn has long served skiers and now hosts summer air sports too. Geologically, the scene is classic Bündner Schist and crystalline peaks carved by glaciers, offering thermals and lee-side currents that affect flight.
Practical essentials: plan for a two-hour booking window that includes meeting, lift time, a brief hike and setup. No special piloting skill is required, but a moderate fitness level helps for the hike and light running at takeoff/landing. Weight and health restrictions apply; pilots will brief you on steering and safety before launch. Dress in windproof layers, wear sturdy shoes, and bring sunglasses and a camera with a secure strap. Flights are weather-dependent—book with at least 24-hour cancellation flexibility.
Expect calm glides, occasional maneuvers if you ask for them, and landings within a few steps back at the meeting area—an efficient, intoxicating way to see the Davos basin from above.