Paragliding : what types of flight are there ?

If this is your first paragliding experience, here's a short guide to help you make the right choice, based on what you're looking for and other important parameters to consider before taking the plunge.

PARAGLIDING: DISCOVER FLIGHT THROUGH A PARAGLIDING EXPERIENCE

If you'd like to discover aerial sports and paragliding without actually doing it yourself, then a paragliding experience is just the thing for you! There are several different types of paragliding experience, depending on the duration of the flight and the program. So, whatever your profile and wishes, you'll be able to find the flight that's right for you.

Most paragliding schools offer flights lasting between 10 and 40 minutes. As for the content, you'll find calm flights for the less adventurous, sensational flights with acrobatics for thrill-seekers, flights where the pilot hands over the controls to you to fly by yourself, or even distance flights with aerial travel.

Take a look at our paragliding first flights page to discover our full range of paragliding first flights ! Our first flights are supervised by qualified paragliding instructors.

PARAGLIDING INITIATION: DISCOVER PARAGLIDING AND FLY FOR YOURSELF !

If you've enjoyed your first paragliding experience and would like to discover paragliding in greater depth, then you'll need to look into paragliding courses. These enable you to achieve autonomy and fly on your own from take-off to landing. There are several course formulas to suit all profiles :

Paragliding courses by level :

If you're a beginner, then you'll need to take an introductory paragliding course. These courses will teach you how to handle a wing, and make your first solo flights, supervised of course by certified instructors.