• Activities
• Activities Map French Alps
• Walking in the French Alps
• High Ropes Adventure
• Mountain Biking
• White Water Fun
• Kayaking
• Canyoning
• Tree Climbing
• Rock Climbing
• Caving
• Mountaineering and Alpinism
• Paragliding
• Via Ferrata
• Horse Riding
• Road Cycling
• Giant Tyrolean Zip Wire
• Speed Riding
• Skiing & Snowboarding
• Cross-country Skiing
• Ice Climbing
• Ski Mountaineering and Ski Touring
• Snowshoeing
• Ice Diving
• Husky Dog Sledging
• Sleep in an Igloo
• Snow Mountain Biking

Activities - Paragliding

With its 300 days of sunshine a year and the unique microclimate created by the Ecrins mountains, the Southern French Alps is a perfect location for paragliding and, as it's still a relatively well kept secret, you can fly without hundreds of other paragliders getting in your way.

There are several paragliding courses on offer in the valley running from May to October.

You can also go paragliding in the winter with a ski landing. Or for the more adventurous winter sports seekers, you can try speedriding, which is like kite surfing on skis or a snowboard!

We can arrange any of the courses or taster sessions for you as part of a summer activity holiday, a winter activity holiday or you can enjoy a week of pure paragliding or speedriding.

All courses are run by fully qualified and experienced instructors operating within European regulations and guidelines and all equipment is provided.

Tasters:

Fly tandem with an instructor and discover what it's like to be airborne above one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world! Possible in summer and winter.

Beginners:

If you want to feel what it's like to fly and be in control of your own shute, there is a five day course to show you how. The first couple of days are spent familiarising yourself with the equipment and practicing take off and landing procedures. Then on the last three days, if the instructors are happy with your progress and the weather, you can fly on your own. You will be in radio contact with the instructors at all times. Summer only.

Intermediate:

If you are a more experienced flyer there is a five day course aimed at helping you to acquire more flying techniques so you can really make the most out of your air time. You will be in radio contact with the instructors at all times. Summer only.

Speedriding:

If you are a competent skier in all types of snow and want to experience something new and exciting then speed riding will definitely appeal! It is possible to go for a 1/2 or full day taster session or go for a full 3 day course! Winter only.