Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Enjoy a 2-day paragliding course and fly solo in Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet near Grenoble!
Just 10m from the take-off runway that hosts the famous Coupe Icare every year, you'll enjoy personalised supervision on the Plateau des Petites Roches!
When you arrive on site, you'll receive a warm welcome from the specialist team and meet your instructor. He or she will accompany you on this 2-day paragliding course in Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet near Grenoble! Generally, paragliding takes 1 week to learn, so take advantage of this unique 2-day course and fly solo like a real pro!
The first day of this paragliding solo course in Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet is dedicated to learning to paraglide on a school slope. You'll learn to master take-off techniques in calm conditions. You'll make progress and gain confidence thanks to the advice of your experienced instructor! In the afternoon, you'll learn a few theoretical concepts to prepare for landing. This first day of paragliding solo training near Grenoble will end with a flight in a mechanical simulator! You'll also get to grips with the flying equipment before starting the second part of the paragliding pilot training course.
The second and final day will be devoted to 2 flights. You'll have the choice between 2 long tandem flights with dual controls, or 1 tandem flight followed by 1 solo flight.
Take the controls and go paragliding at Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet near Grenoble!
Your paragliding course will end with a debriefing on your performance and your feelings after these flights full of emotions and sensations!
This unique adventure will make you autonomous in the air, so you can fly like a real paraglider on the Plateau-des-Petites-Roches!
Book your 2-day paragliding course at Saint-Hilaire-du-Touvet, near Grenoble, now!
- Arrive at the meeting point and meet your instructor.
- Day 1: Mastery of take-off techniques, theory to prepare for landing, piloting in the mechanical simulator and familiarisation with the flight equipment.
- Day 2: Choice between 2 two-seater flights with dual control or 1 two-seater flight followed by a solo flight. Debriefing on your progress and feelings and end of the 2-day course.
Activity requirements
The licence is essential for taking part in paragliding training courses. It can be taken out for the current year or for 9 days: https://intranet.ffvl.fr/ffvl_licenceonline#fin
Maximum weight: 198 lbs (90 kg)
Maximum height: 190 cm
Special terms
Price of photos and video in educational tandem: €25 supplement to be paid on site.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
- 2 days training
- Flying equipment
- Photos and videos
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Accommodation
- Licence
- Insurance
- Comfortable and adapted clothes
- Closed shoes
- Sunglasses
- Gloves
- Bottle of water
