Spread your wings! What could be more extraordinary than soaring like a bird over spectacular mountain scenery? In Les Arcs - Bourg Saint Maurice, make this dream come true with a paragliding introductory flight, led by experienced instructors and conducted in complete safety. An experience to be enjoyed any time of year, allowing you to take to the skies and admire the scenery.
Practical Information
- Open to ages 12 and up
- Beginners welcome (must be accompanied/supervised)
- Minimum weight for children: 45 kg (for a suitable wing)
- Available year-round
- For reservations and information, contact the paragliding schools
- Warm clothing recommended (it's cooler at higher elevations)
- Closed-toe shoes
Description
A first-time flight is the perfect opportunity to try paragliding in a relaxed setting. Equipped with a wing and a harness, you take a few running steps to take off… then the air carries you over the mountains. In Les Arcs, you can fly tandem with an instructor (ideal for a first flight) and, if you wish, progress to learning how to fly solo.
Why choose this activity
- A unique view of the mountains: soar above the valley “like a bird”
- Professional instruction: perfect for a first flight
- Opportunity to learn to fly solo
Practical Tips
- Bring warm clothing (a windbreaker is recommended)
- Choose a time when the weather is favorable: the flight depends on conditions
- Closed-toe shoes are required
- For children: check the minimum weight requirement (45 kg)
