Want your first paragliding flight to feel exciting, but not overwhelming?
The Mountain Crow is our most straightforward, great-value tandem flight from Mt. Pilatus: smooth, scenic, and focused on the pure “wow” of flying above the Lake Lucerne region.
If you’ve been dreaming of seeing Switzerland from a bird’s-eye view, this is the cleanest way to start: you take off from Pilatus and glide quietly over forests, cliffs, and the shimmering Lake Lucerne landscape—no “tandem factory” vibe, no stress, just real flying with an experienced pilot.
This flight is especially popular with beginners who want a short, safe, and price-conscious tandem experience without missing the big panorama. With 15–20 minutes of flight time and the full altitude difference of the Pilatus valley drop, it delivers a surprisingly “full” experience for an entry-level flight.
During the flight, you can usually choose one of these three icluded add-on experiences:
Long scenic glide – use the available height for a longer glide towards the Swiss plateau
A touch of adrenaline – steeper turns, dynamic spirals, and that rollercoaster feeling
Try steering – take the controls for a short moment (with your pilot right there)
Because the Bergdohle is shorter, we usually focus on one of these highlights rather than cramming everything in. If you want more airtime and the option to combine multiple experiences, take a look at the Eagle Flight.
Meeting is typically either at the Pilatus cable car valley station in Kriens or up on Mt. Pilatus, depending on what you choose. Full details and directions are here:
Total duration:
Please plan around 2.5 hours in total for the whole experience.
If we meet in Kriens, it can be as quick as 1.5 hours from meeting point to landing, depending on conditions and timing.
If we meet up on Mt. Pilatus, we usually finish about 1 to 1.5 hours later at the valley station in Kriens — or in Alpnach on weekends, if requested.
As always, exact timing depends on weather, wind, and cable car schedules. We plan efficiently, but we don’t rush what should be a relaxed flying experience.
✅ Experienced pilots
✅ Smooth organisation
✅ Fair pricing
✅ Direct online booking
✅ Optional high-quality photos & videos
Make your flight even more memorable with optional add-ons (selectable during booking) or if available during the experience:
20–40 photos + two raw videos directly from your flight.
We transfer everything straight to your phone.
Price: + CHF 40
Tight schedule or connecting plans?
This option guarantees a fixed take-off time with priority in flight planning.
Price: + CHF 20
Note: Not valid in extreme weather — in that case, you and your pilot will find a good alternative.
Fly on the same day and share the Pilatus experience — ideally in the air at the same time.
In the booking form, simply add your friend’s name (who also has a booking).
Price: + CHF 10
Note: If we can’t secure a second pilot, you’ll fly one after the other.
In that case, we won’t charge the add-on.
A professionally edited 1–2 minute video with music and a unique second-camera perspective.
Includes: raw footage, 3 stickers, portrait or landscape format.
Price: + CHF 85
A longer edited video (4–6 minutes) from multiple cameras, with music.
Includes: T-shirt, photos & stickers — the full memory package.
Price: + CHF 135
Note: Meeting point must be at the valley station, because the cable car ride is included in the video.
If conditions are safe and flyable, we’ll take off from Pilatus and give you a clean, beautiful first paragliding experience—simple, scenic, and seriously good value.
The Mountain Crow is our best-value tandem paragliding flight from Mt. Pilatus. It focuses on a clean, scenic glide with a full altitude difference of around 1,600 metres, without aiming for maximum airtime or thermal flying. It’s ideal if you want a real flying experience at a fair price.
Yes. This flight is especially popular with first-time paragliding guests. The take-off is calm, the flight plan is straightforward, and the experience is focused on enjoying the view rather than pushing for extreme duration or intense manoeuvres.
You should plan around 2.5 hours in total.
If we meet in Kriens, it can be as quick as 1.5 hours from meeting to landing.
If we meet on Mt. Pilatus, we usually finish 1–1.5 hours later at the valley station in Kriens, or in Alpnach on weekends, if requested.
Exact timing depends on weather, wind, and cable car schedules.
Within the available time, you can usually choose one focus during the flight:
a longer scenic glide
a short dose of adrenaline with steeper turns
or trying the controls briefly under pilot supervision
Because the Mountain Crow is shorter, we typically focus on one highlight rather than combining everything.
The Mountain Crow focuses on value and simplicity.
The Eagle Flight is designed for longer airtime and thermal flying, often involving active search for updrafts. If you mainly want the panorama and the feeling of flying — without paying for maximum duration — the Mountain Crow is the better fit.
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