Paragliding

We have all dreamed of flying like the birds. In the mountains, this dream can become a reality! Paragliding allows you the unforgettable experience of seeing the mountains from above.

The canopy opens, the ground slips away…and you are off, for a voyage from the peaks to the valley below, a weightless journey which offers a majestic ariel view over the mountains. One of the key disciplines of the flying sports, paragliding counts more and more enthusiasts, who flock to the mountains every year to experience the magic of taking to the air. In the mountain stations, paragliding schools propose initiations and accompanied flights. After a few flights, the rookie paraglider is ready to take off on his own, and experience the immense joy of gliding into the heart of the summits. Guided at first by an instructor on the ground via radio, then becoming progressively more autonomous, the paraglider discovers the incomparable emotions that this unique sport evokes. For those who wish to experience the sensation without going through the training process, tandem flights are the perfect opportunity to experience paragliding in total security, accompanied by a pilot. Let yourself go, take in the landscape, and free your emotions. A tandem flight, which is at the same time a guided tour of the panorama, is an unforgettable experience for those fortunate enough to try it. And it requires no knowledge or skill, only the ability to let oneself go and enjoy the moment.

Ultralight aircrafts are another way to experience the heights. These lightweight machines, between airplanes and delta planes, are fitted with engines which are ideal for rising above the summits and experiencing a genuine mountain voyage. The pilot takes you on a tour of the summits, creating an impression which will remain engraved in your memory. In summer and winter, in numerous stations, you have the opportunity to experience the mountains like never before.

Photos : J.Robert, P.Schreyer