Paragliding courses in France : the most beautiful places to fly
Would you like to take a paragliding course in France and are wondering where to find the best places to learn to fly ? Here's an overview of the most popular regions for paragliding courses in France.
THE BEST PLACES TO TAKE A PARAGLIDING COURSE IN FRANCE :
Isère is an ideal location for a paragliding school course. As the cradle of paragliding, the region boasts a large number of schools offering all kinds of paragliding-related services. From mini-discovery courses to advanced training, there's something to suit every taste and level of pilot. The Saint Hilaire du Touvet site, famous for the Coupe Icare, near Grenoble, is an ideal place for all types of paragliding, whether for acrobatics, cross-country flying or learning to fly. Everything is designed to facilitate access and practice. You can fly in an idyllic setting surrounded by the peaks of the Chartreuse, Vercors and Belledonne. The region's meteorological and aerological conditions make it an ideal place for paragliding.
Savoie is also a major département for hang-gliding. The flying sites of La Forclaz and Doussard offer breathtaking views of Lake Annecy, which you can fly over on your first flight. Annecy's flying sites are also ideal for learning and perfecting your skills. From the air, it's a pleasure to fly in this département. Then, of course, there's Haute-Savoie, where you can fly right up to Mont Blanc from the Chamonix valley.
The Pyrenees, Vosges, Jura and Massif Central are mountainous regions with a topography that makes paragliding easily accessible. So you can find flying sites wherever you are. In the Pyrenean mountains, you can enjoy hiking and flying, also known as hike & fly, and take advantage of beautiful sites for your paragliding flight.
Even if paragliding is less easy and accessible on the plains or by the sea, it is still possible thanks to special equipment such as winches and low-altitude landforms. Some of the best-known and most popular sites are the Dune du Pilat, the cliffs of Brittany and the small peaks of Normandie.
PARAGLIDING COURSE NEAR GRENOBLE : FLYING OVER THE SUMMITS OF THE ISÈRE
When you choose a paragliding course near Grenoble, you'll be able to fly over the peaks of the Isère region in idyllic surroundings. You'll find a wide choice of FFVL (Fédération Française de Vol Libre) certified paragliding schools, as well as everything you'll need to easily find accommodation close to the flying site and enjoy other outdoor activities outside your course hours. St Hilaire du Touvet is the place to go in France and Europe for an introductory or advanced course. Renowned as one of the best sites in the world for aerial sports, St Hilaire du Touvet (also known as St Hil by paragliders) offers you a breath of fresh air and unforgettable moments. Whether you're a beginner, looking to perfect your skills or an experienced skydiver, it's important to choose a place where you can practice in complete safety with competent instructors. You can enjoy a tandem paragliding experience, learning how to take off, fly and land safely with the help of an experienced instructor. You can also experience the thrill of aerobatics and thermals. You can even earn your tandem paraglider pilot's license by taking part in training and theory sessions.
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