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Activity description
Live the unforgettable experience of gliding over the magnificent Swiss Alps: join this tandem paragliding flight over the Alpstein, near St. Gallen!
Located 35 km away from St. Gallen, The Alpstein is the perfect location for paragliding. Its favorable weather and its magnificent landscapes will leave you with incredible memories you will never forget. Along with a certified pilot, you’ll experience Swiss nature beauty from above.
A professional and experienced paragliding pilot will welcome you at the meeting point and brief you about the activity. Together you will reach the Alpstein mountain via a breathtaking cable car ride - don’t forget to take pictures! Once at the paragliding spot, your instructor will give you a comprehensive explanation of how to take off and land safely during your tandem paragliding flight over the Alpstein. After wearing the paragliding gear and a helmet, you and your instructor will be ready to take off. Run for a few meters and get ready to start your adventure up in the Alpine air! Enjoy the incredible views over the mountain and St. Gallen’s area as you gently glide from the top of the mountain - you might get a glimpse of Lake Constance as well! Once the paragliding flight over the Alpstein is over, your pilot will start landing.
Enjoy the tranquillity and the peacefulness of the Alpine landscape thanks to this exciting paragliding adventure near St. Gallen.
Don’t miss out on this amazing tandem paragliding flight over the Alpstein near St Gallen. Gather your friends and embark on a lifetime adventure in Switzerland!
Duration of the flight : 15-20 minutes
Course of events
- Meet your instructor at the bottom station of the Ebenalp cable car 10 minutes before the start of the activity.
- 15 min cable car ride to the launching spot.
- 15 min briefing.
- 20 min Tandem paragliding flight.
- 15 min debriefing.
The minimum age for this activity is 6 years old.
Maximum weight : 110 kg.
Special terms
This activity is extremely weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.
The flying spot could be changed because of the weather. If so, all the other flying options are within 15 minutes and will be communicated to you.
Please note that you can get photos and video of your flight for CHF 40 to be paid on the spot.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time.
- All necessary equipment
- Photos/videos (CHF 40)
- Good sturdy shoes
- Clothes according to weather conditions
- Sunglasses