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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.
There’s no strict age limit, but a basic level of fitness is required. Flying isn’t ideal for children under six, though it may be possible after prior consultation – as long as they meet the minimum height requirement of 1.20 meters.
Minimum height: 1.20 meters
Maximum height: 2.20 meters
Weight: 15 to 100 kg – Flights for passengers over 100 kg are possible on selected days with strong updrafts.
Please note: Flights must be done sober. For safety reasons, full responsiveness and decision-making ability are required.
Up to 48 hours before your flight, you can reschedule yourself or cancel for a 95% refund or a voucher—after that, the deposit is retained, and within 24 hours the flight is charged. (GTC)
Reschedule until 48h before: Change your date online yourself (no support needed).
Cancel until 48h before: Choose 95% refund or a voucher.
Less than 48h before: The deposit is kept to cover planning and short-notice cancellation costs.
Within 24h / no-show: The flight is charged and any voucher entitlement expires, as the slot can rarely be rebooked at such short notice.
The three offers differ in planned flight time, use of thermals and intensity.
All flights launch—depending on the wind—from Pilatus Kulm or Klimsen and land in Kriens. The actual duration always depends on the weather and safety decisions.
The actual time in the air ranges from 15 minutes to 50 minutes depending on the package, and the overall experience takes about 1½ to 3 hours. Flight time depends on wind, thermals and safety margins.
Additional time is needed for meeting up, briefing, the ride on the cable car and any waiting for optimal launch conditions. Especially with thermal flights it can make sense to wait for the right wind window—safety takes precedence over schedules.
The altitude difference is around 1,200–1,600 metres depending on the launch site—additional height is possible in thermals. Pilatus has impressive topography. From Kulm or Klimsen there is already a large vertical drop down to the landing site in Kriens even without updrafts. In good conditions, especially with the Adler or Drache flights, additional height can be gained.
If the guaranteed minimum flight time of 35 minutes is not reached on a Drache flight, we refund the difference to the Bergdohle price. The guarantee applies only to the Drache flight. If weather forces us to land before 35 minutes, there is an automatic price reduction to the corresponding base offer.
We do not artificially extend flights against nature or at the expense of safety margins. The final decision always lies with the pilot.
The Steinbock Safari combines a guided hike in the Pilatus area with a subsequent tandem flight. This experience is aimed at nature‑loving guests who want more than just a flight. The safari requires sure‑footedness and normal fitness. In good conditions the flight time can be extended to one hour, but this depends on the weather.
Optional add‑ons include photo and video service, premium video, “Fly with a Friend” and fixed time slots.
Add‑ons can be selected during booking or—depending on availability—added on site.
Yes. If a safe start is not possible on Pilatus, alternative flight areas may be considered. Depending on the weather we occasionally switch to other suitable launch sites such as Engelberg, Büehlen or Niederbauen. This decision is based solely on safety criteria. Flight time and experience can vary.
If no suitable flight is possible, the rules for postponement or cancellation according to our Terms and Conditions apply.
Yes, a spontaneous upgrade to a longer package is possible if conditions and time slots allow. For example, if you book a Bergdohle and good thermals are present, the flight can be extended and charged as a Drache. The upgrade takes place situationally during the flight and only if there is time between subsequent flights. There is no guarantee of an upgrade.
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