By day, you’re a regular tourist soaring skyward to 12,605ft on the Aiguille du Midi cable-car; by night, you’re vibing to legendary DJ Gilles Peterson’s set from the Planpraz pop-up stage ...

CHAMONIX, France — Monday, our fifth and final day in the Alps, dawned crystal clear. ... As we set off from Planpraz to the refuge at La Flégère I was just hoping to keep up.

Chamonix, located at the foot of Mont Blanc, ... and picturesque villages. The Aiguille du Midi and Planpraz are popular launch sites, attracting paragliders from around the globe. 4.