Paragliding Taster Course in Briançon, Serre-Chevalier

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: from full day to 3 days
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 14 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:
  • J
  • F
  • M
  • A
  • M
  • J
  • J
  • A
  • S
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  • D

Activity description

From the ground training to the first flights, learn to paraglide independently in Briançon in the Alps with an experienced instructor!

Learn to paraglide independently in Briançon in the Serre-Chevalier ski area.

Program:
You will learn ground control, inflating the canopy, walking it along the ground steering left and right. You'll also have video debriefing and theory about free flight. Once you control the paraglider, you'll be able to progress up the hill in stages, from level flights, straight at first then with some turns, then higher flights with controlled take offs, turns and spot landings.

Briançon Parapente offers several paragliding course options:

- Full day taster: a tandem discovery flight and an inflating workshop from 1 to 2 hours on the training slope.

- 2-day course: an introduction of 2 days to complete your ground training with theoretical lessons and the preparation for the first flight.

- 3-day course: a 3-day introduction if you have reached the level in school slope with a 1st great guided flight in radio by 2 instructors.

- 5-day course: a flight every morning from the 3rd day of training, and inflation workshop or theory in the afternoon.

Offers

1
1 day taster course
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Activity requirements

Parental authorization for minors.

All participants must bring a medical certificate from their doctor dated within the last 3 months stating that they are allowed to practice this activity.

Special terms

The meeting time varies depending on the weather and the chosen spot (Briançon Parapente school or Chantemerle parking lot or Cheese Factory of the Col du Galibier). To be defined by phone at the latest the day before the activity.

*Activity subject to weather conditions

Do not forget to bring
  • Walking shoes
  • Long-sleeve T-shirt & trousers
  • Sweater/windbreaker
  • Sun protections
  • Water & snacks
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

full day

Minimum age:

From 14 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Top or bottom of the Prorel chairlift

Included:
  • Paragliding equipment
  • Insurance
2
2-day course
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Activity requirements

Parental authorization for minors.

All participants must bring a medical certificate from their doctor dated within the last 3 months stating that they are allowed to practice this activity.

Special terms

The meeting time varies depending on the weather and the chosen spot (Briançon Parapente school or Chantemerle parking lot or Cheese Factory of the Col du Galibier). To be defined by phone at the latest the day before the activity.

*Activity subject to weather conditions

Do not forget to bring
  • Walking shoes
  • Long-sleeve T-shirt & trousers
  • Sweater/windbreaker
  • Sun protections
  • Water & snacks
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2 days

Minimum age:

From 14 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Top or bottom of the Prorel chairlift

Included:
  • Paragliding equipment
  • Insurance
3
3-day course
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Activity requirements

Parental authorization for minors.

All participants must bring a medical certificate from their doctor dated within the last 3 months stating that they are allowed to practice this activity.

Special terms

The meeting time varies depending on the weather and the chosen spot (Briançon Parapente school or Chantemerle parking lot or Cheese Factory of the Col du Galibier). To be defined by phone at the latest the day before the activity.

*Activity subject to weather conditions

Do not forget to bring
  • Walking shoes
  • Long-sleeve T-shirt & trousers
  • Sweater/windbreaker
  • Sun protections
  • Water & snacks
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3 days

Minimum age:

From 14 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Top or bottom of the Prorel chairlift

Included:
  • Paragliding equipment
  • Insurance
4
5-day course
Read more
Activity requirements

Parental authorization for minors.

All participants must bring a medical certificate from their doctor dated within the last 3 months stating that they are allowed to practice this activity.

Special terms

The meeting time varies depending on the weather and the chosen spot (Briançon Parapente school or Chantemerle parking lot or Cheese Factory of the Col du Galibier). To be defined by phone at the latest the day before the activity.

*Activity subject to weather conditions

Do not forget to bring
  • Walking shoes
  • Long-sleeve T-shirt & trousers
  • Sweater/windbreaker
  • Sun protections
  • Water & snacks
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

5 days

Minimum age:

From 14 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Top or bottom of the Prorel chairlift

Included:
  • Paragliding equipment
  • Insurance
100% secure payments
by credit card or Paypal

Meeting point

Top or bottom of the Prorel chairlift Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule