Paragliding initiation training course in Annecy

Take advantage of a 5 days introductory paragliding course with certified instructors above the magnificent lake of Annecy!

Book your activity

From€680
5 days
Sporty
From 16 years-old and up

Practical information

On this 5 days course, your training will be scheduled everyday from 9 am to 3 pm.

Course of events

Days 1 and 2 - Learn to simulate a takeoff

- 3 hours of "school slope" (grass slope)
- try to put the glider above your head
- first sensations, try to simulate a real take off
- debriefing every hour to give technical input
- lunch break at a snack bar next to the school
- after lunch, 1 hour of theory on Monday and Tuesday to prepare for the big flight on Wednesday morning

Day 3 - The big flights

At the Forclaz or Planfait pass:
- first solo flight with radio assistance
- accompaniment and assistance of the instructor at take-off
- presence of an instructor at the landing to assist you during the flight and on arrival

Days 4 and 5 - Practical flight

- continuation of the activity for 2 days and flight training to reach a maximum of autonomy to become a real pilot
- 1 hour each afternoon on static inflation sessions (learn to inflate your glider without moving)

At the end of the morning on the last day, you will get your FFVL flight logbook (pilot's booklet)!

Activity requirements

Participants must not weigh more than 100 kilos.

Special terms

Note that this course is from Wednesday to Sunday (included), and that it isn't possible to do it in a spited way. Which means the course is five days in a row.

Meeting point:
At the school: 195 ZA du Bout Du Lac, Bâtiment A3, 74210 Lathuile
Spoken languages:French
Included
  • All paragliding equipment
Excluded
  • Food and drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothes
  • A pair of sneakers
  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Bottled water and snacks