Tandem paragliding flight over Annecy

Organized by Takamaka
This offer is very popular 183 people chose this activity this year

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 1 hr
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From ages 5 or 14 (depending on option)
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Come and enjoy a unique experience of a tandem paragliding flight over Lake Annecy from the Col de la Forclaz!

The Takamaka team offers tandem paragliding flights of varying lengths, from 15 to 30 minutes, as well as flights with or without acrobatics over Annecy and its lake.

You will be flying with state-qualified instructors who have over 5,000 flights to their credit, so you can get started with peace of mind! The instructors will know how to adapt to your level to allow you to live a paragliding experience out of the ordinary.

Meet at the Doussard airstrip before leaving with your instructor for the Montmin take-off site. He will explain the take-off instructions and then it will be the moment you have been waiting for!

You will fly over Annecy, its lake and the Col de la Forclaz before landing gently on the Doussard landing area, passing over the welcome chalet. Take time to admire the view during your flight over Lake Annecy, you won't be disappointed!

So book your paragliding flight over Lake Annecy from the Col de la Forclaz to admire the region from the air!

Offers

1
Discovery flight | 10-20 minutes
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The D day, 15 minutes before the scheduled time, go to the Doussard paragliding landing base. Then, you will take the mini bus with the pilots to climb up to the paragliding take-off area located at Col de la Forclaz.

Take off from the Col de la Forclaz and discover the pleasure of flying over Lake Annecy and the mountains at 800 m altitude.

Activity requirements

For more safety, children flights only take place in the morning because the thermal breezes are less strong.

For this activity, the maximum weight allowed fluctuates according to the flight times:

- 75kg in the morning at 10:15 and 11:15
- 80kg in the morning at 11.15am
- 110kg from 12.15pm to 5pm
- 80kg at 6pm

Please note that people under 50kg must fly in the morning before 11.15am.

A written parental authorisation is required for minors to take part in this activity.

Special terms

You can get photos and a video of your flight on SD card for 25€.

Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Do not forget to bring
  • Seasonal clothes
  • Windbreaker
  • Sunglasses
  • Trainers
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 5 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Atterrissage Parapente Doussard, Route de la Plaine, Doussard

Included:
  • All necessary paragliding gear
Excluded:
  • Photos & video
2
Sensation flight | 10-20 minutes
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Discover paragliding with a series of acrobatic figures (tight turns, wing over, 360°, etc.) and guaranteed thrills!

The D day, 15 minutes before the scheduled time, go to the Doussard paragliding landing base. Then, you will take the mini bus with the pilots to climb up to the paragliding take-off area located at Col de la Forclaz.

Activity requirements

For this activity, the maximum weight allowed fluctuates according to the flight times:

- 75kg in the morning at 10:15 and 11:15
- 80kg in the morning at 11.15am
- 110kg from 12.15pm to 5pm
- 80kg at 6pm

Please note that people under 50kg must fly in the morning before 11.15am.

A written parental authorisation is required for minors to take part in this activity.

Special terms

You can get photos and a video of your flight on SD card for 25€.

Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Do not forget to bring
  • Seasonal clothes
  • Windbreaker
  • Sunglasses
  • Trainers
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 14 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Atterrissage Parapente Doussard, Route de la Plaine, Doussard

Included:
  • All necessary paragliding gear
Excluded:
  • Photos & video
3
Performance flight | 30 minutes
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It is an exceptional paragliding flight in ascending conditions (preferably in the afternoon) to fly more than 30 minutes!

You will fly over peaks higher than your take-off point and discover the sensations of thermalling.

The D day, 15 minutes before the scheduled time, go to the Doussard paragliding landing base. Then, you will take the mini bus with the pilots to climb up to the paragliding take-off area located at Col de la Forclaz.

Activity requirements

For this activity, the maximum weight allowed fluctuates according to the flight times:

- 75kg in the morning at 10:15 and 11:15
- 80kg in the morning at 11.15am
- 110kg from 12.15pm to 5pm
- 80kg at 6pm

Please note that people under 50kg must fly in the morning before 11.15am.

A written parental authorisation is required for minors to take part in this activity.

Special terms

You can get photos and a video of your flight on SD card for 25€.

Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Do not forget to bring
  • Seasonal clothes
  • Windbreaker
  • Sunglasses
  • Trainers
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 14 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Atterrissage Parapente Doussard, Route de la Plaine, Doussard

Included:
  • All necessary paragliding gear
Excluded:
  • Photos & video
4
Prestige flight | 30 minutes
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It is a flight of more than 30 minutes to discover the summits around Lake Annecy with some acrobatics. A flight combining altitude and aerobatics for those in search of adrenaline!

The D day, 15 minutes before the scheduled time, go to the Doussard paragliding landing base. Then, you will take the mini bus with the pilots to climb up to the paragliding take-off area located at Col de la Forclaz.

Activity requirements

For this activity, the maximum weight allowed fluctuates according to the flight times:

- 75kg in the morning at 10:15 and 11:15
- 80kg in the morning at 11.15am
- 110kg from 12.15pm to 5pm
- 80kg at 6pm

Please note that people under 50kg must fly in the morning before 11.15am.

A written parental authorisation is required for minors to take part in this activity.

Special terms

The photos and video are included and will be given on SD card.

Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Do not forget to bring
  • Seasonal clothes
  • Windbreaker
  • Sunglasses
  • Trainers
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 14 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Atterrissage Parapente Doussard, Route de la Plaine, Doussard

Included:
  • All necessary paragliding gear
  • Photos & video
100% secure payments
by credit card or Paypal

Meeting point

Atterrissage Parapente Doussard, Route de la Plaine, Doussard 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

Reviews

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  • 5 / 5

superbe expérience

  • 4.5 / 5

Paragliding on a warm clear afternoon gave you the best feeling of flight and freedom…. Really awesome

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Topp

  • 5 / 5

Excellent moment Sylvain m'a mise à l'aise Bien expliqué les différents sommets

  • 5 / 5

Wonderful experience for myself and the whole family (two adults, two children aged 7 and 10). The instructors were excellent and put us at our ease. We can't wait to go again!

  • 5 / 5

Très beau panorama, vol un peu court

  • 5 / 5

Le parapente, c'est quelque chose, mais au-dessus du lac d'Annecy, c'est encore plus quelque chose !! Satisfaite +++

  • 5 / 5

Impeccable, attention non mentionnés le Parking du départ est payant, c'est bien de le dire.

  • 5 / 5

Very exciting and the instructor was super friendly and experienced

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Très belle expérience, très apaisant

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Magnifique Sensation de liberté absolue

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Informative briefing, great banter with the team and pilot, professional and competent pilot.

  • 5 / 5

Very well organised and excellent communication

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Exceeded our expectations!

  • 4.5 / 5

Un vol sensation assuré

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Ravi de l'activité donne envie de recommencer

  • 5 / 5

Une expérience à couper le souffle ! J’ai adoré 🤩

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Height isn't my favourite...

  • 4.5 / 5

Trop cool et sensationnelle

  • 5 / 5

Very nice and beautiful flight, with just the right amount of time in the air.

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Bien reçu et bon vol

  • 4.5 / 5

Una actividad muy divertida, para repetir.

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Une activité incroyable avec une vue splendide

  • 5 / 5

Great experience flying in Annecy, really professional instructor and great sights

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Parapente

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Vol en parapente

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Très bien

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beau paysage, gentil monsieur qui m'a accompagné, les photos et vidéos étaient superbes

  • 4.3 / 5

Baptême de vol standard très sympa à découvrir, le groupe au top A faire sans hésiter !

  • 4.8 / 5

LOVED IT!

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Performance paraglide

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Excellente activité

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Sublime

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Bonne activité

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Parapente

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War ein mega Geburtstagsgeschenk

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Pour les amateurs de grand air, beauté de la nature et sensation de bien être: allez y les yeux fermés.

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It was fantastic!

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Super and fabulous

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Paragliding

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Paragliding

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Paragliding

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activité super

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Excellent - felt totally confident with the instructor.