Would you like to learn paragliding or improve your skills?
This is our core business... Our EFV approved paragliding schoolL was one of the first to be set up in the Annecy basin. Since 1985, The instructors have changed, but the spirit remains the same. Mountain lovers and lovers of the great outdoors, welcome!
Discover all our paragliding courses in Annecy :
Beginner's
You wish to discover the activityNever flown before? You will learn the basics during this course. From the school slope to the first big flights.
Advanced
You wish to progressTo improve your technique and knowledge, and your ease of flight, and to achieve autonomy.
Thermalling
Staying in the air longerNow that you know how to take off and land safely, we can finally consider climbing and moving!
Cross-country
Higher, further!Planifier un vol de distance en fonction de la météo de la journée, négocier les transitions, changer de régime, s'adapter aux évolutions.
SIV Clinic
You want to improve your piloting skills.Guided by Samuel, explore the limits of your glider...
Dolomites trip
Flying in the DolomitesA mythical site for flying, exceptional cliffs, around green valleys.
SUD course
Itinerant course SOUTH of FranceDiscover new places and new flying sites in the Southern Alps, while continuing to progress with your paragliding.
Solo Tandem Progression
TANDEM Progression courseFly tandem with your instructor
Monosurface
La monosurface pour tous !Du premier vol solo jusqu'en stage Rando-Bivouac.. Venez côtoyer les sommets !
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Places go fairly quickly, especially at certain times of the year (holidays, bank holidays, summer, etc.). Try to book in advance to get the dates you want. If the course of your choice is already full but you would like to be put on the waiting list, drop us a line: ecole@grandsespaces.com . N’hésitez pas à nous contacter pour toute demande particulière !
The Grands Espaces School:
Ideally located opposite the PlanfaitWe'll be with you every step of the way. Our aim is to provide high-quality teaching so that everyone can become an independent paraglider pilot. and responsable, afin de se faire plaisir dans les airs ! Nous proposons des stages de paragliding in Annecy for all levels: from Initiation course for your very first solo flight, at Cross training course pour partir à l’aventure et flirter avec les thermiques… Notre enseignement sait s’adapter à chacun, selon ses compétences et son expérience personnelle. Avec nos stages de parapente vous allez augmenter vos acquis théoriques, pratiques, vos performances, et vous faire plaisir en toute sécurité.
It is still our students who speak best about it:
J’ai réalisé le vol prestige pour un baptême et j’ai adoré. Vue sur les sommets et même un aperçu du mont blanc, vue somptueuse tout le long.J’ai volé avec Gaël, un grand merci à lui pour sa gentillesse et son professionnalisme et à Viviane pour les trajets aller-retours toujours dans la rigolade. Je recommande chaleureusement.
Très bon accueil des moniteurs qui vous rassurent si comme moi vous angoissez sur le décollage. Le spectacle est merveilleux avec la vue sur le lac et les montagnes. Votre doublon en tandem s'adapte à vos envies et votre forme. On a simuler un atterrissage en plein vol (se mettre debout) et fait des pirouettes (si vous le souhaitez bien sûr) et s'était pas gagné pour moi (j'ai le vertige). Merci Olivier.
Un grand merci à mika et Robinun moment génial 🤩on a fait le plein de sensations avec pleins de virages, les moniteurs étaient au top.on en a pris plein les yeux avec ces beaux paysages et ce soleil 😊Dur de retrouver la terre ferme, surtout pour certains 🤢🤣Qu'une envie, recommencer 😎
Fantastic. I loved it. The team was extremely friendly and very attentive. Many thanks for this wonderful discovery.
Merci a vous et surtout a Robin pour ce vol en parapente c'était un super moment avec une certaine appréhension avant de commencerMais une fois en place le top un départ a coupé le souffle avec le lac en dessous🥰 vraiment merci pour ce super moment magique au dessus du lac proche des montagnes le professionnalisme de Robin tout était parfait a refaire 😊😊😊 la possibilité de tenir les poignées aussi génial et les petites acrobaties en vol trop bien j ai vraiment adoré ce volNous avions pris 2 vols prestigeIl y en a un a été écourter en raison des thermique ce que l ont ne peux pas maîtriser forcément 😊 l agence nous a donc rembourser la différence on vous en remercie c est très respectueux de votre part
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Une expérience inoubliable en parapente avec mes enfants de 15 et 16 ans ! Très impressionnant au départ, j’ai vite basculé de la peur à l’émerveillement. La hauteur de vol est incroyable, les sensations sont uniques. Un grand bravo aux pilotes : professionnels, rassurants et d’une grande gentillesse. On se sent entre de bonnes mains. Je recommande vivement cette activité !
An absolutely unforgettable experience with Franck! A top instructor: reassuring, passionate, professional and in a great mood. The flight over Annecy was simply magical, between lake and mountains, a real moment of freedom. Thank you Franck for this incredible flight, your kindness and your professionalism. I can 100% recommend %!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Un A huge thank you to Maxime, the instructor, for this incredible experience! My son Maxime went paragliding for the very first time, and came away with a big smile on his face and a head full of memories. Maxime was an exceptional instructor: very educational, reassuring and passionate. He was able to explain each stage of the flight clearly and taught my son lots of things, and he came away not only amazed but also enriched with new knowledge about paragliding.Thanks again Maxime, on behalf of Maxime (and his mum)! 🙏100% recommendation %
J’ai effectué deux vols avec Vincent. Moniteur au top, il m’a transporté. C’était une superbe expérience. Toute l’équipe et agréable et vous mets en confiance. Je reviendrais sans hésiter !Et encore merci à Vincent pour sa bienveillance, et son plaisir à voler ❤️
Yesterday, Sunday 29 June, I flew cross-country ++ with Ely; I wanted to say a big thank you to him! I had a lot of fun flying once again, getting close to the cliffs of the beautiful ridges of the various massifs surrounding Annecy (Dents de Lanfon, Pramelan, Veyrier du lac, then in the distance the Roc des Bœufs ...) and take advantage of the beautiful convections of warm air to gain altitude (I particularly liked going through the Pramelan then overlooking the north of Annecy before returning to Veyrier du lac)Everything was very tooop (with also the aerobatics at the end that I always love😉)Thank you very much to all for your welcome and your dynamismY go with your eyes closed (should I say with your eyes wide open to enjoy to the max!!!); very professional team, and they put you at ease straight awayI highly recommend.Olivier
An incredible team that I was lucky enough to get to know during my introductory paragliding course.two instructors, Vincent and Olivier, who were as committed as they were attentive and who simply allowed us to discover the beauties of paragliding.I came away not only with stars in my eyes but also with a passion for it! Thank you so much to them for the way they taught us, the way they adapted, the way they looked after us, their patience, the atmosphere and their involvement throughout the week! You've clearly convinced me. Can't wait to book the autonomy course!
Thank you Gaël for this wonderful experience! A superb flight and a top-notch instructor! We were able to jump... er... FLIGHT with 5 people thanks to the whole Grands Espaces Annecy team! Don't change a thing! We hope to see you again for more thrills! Well done to you all!
I did my autonomy course in July 2024 with Les Grands espaces, and I'm delighted! The week was full of practical experience, with quality equipment and a great group atmosphere. We had great instructors who were always keen to share their passion with us. The teaching and the friendly atmosphere were top-notch. I really feel I've made progress. Thank you for a great week, and I hope to see you soon!
An absolutely perfect experience!Thank you to Olivier for accompanying me on my very first flight - he was very patient, very professional, and the photos are superb! I'd also like to thank the young woman who was driving: she drove quickly and smoothly, which enabled me to come down from the mountain comfortably after the flight.
Great introductory course with Olivier and Thibaut despite the bad weather in the middle of the week. A thought for Olivier who lost his bet, I'll make it up to you.
My son had a great flight with Thibault (sorry if I spelled that wrong!), he was able to take advantage of the beginning of the updrafts to fly for a while and enjoy some acrobatics, in complete safety with a super pro.The whole team on site is adorable, welcoming and smiling.Next time it's my turn (even 2 times to catch up 😁).Thank you for my son! And see you soon, for sure!
Phenomenal experience! From making the appointment to the flight itself, everything went very smoothly. Arnaud was a great pilot, very approachable and professional. Thanks to the whole team!
We did a discovery session with some friends and we didn't regret it. Olivier showed me what it's like to fly and I loved it. The little pre-flight apprehension disappeared after a few minutes with a kind and super-friendly instructor. So don't hesitate, you won't regret it.
I did an introductory paragliding course (5 days) at the end of July/beginning of August. Great team, very educational, and the safety was top notch! I recommend 🙂
What a wonderful first paragliding experience with a view over Lake Annecy! A great team, very friendly but also very professional, who made you feel confident! Family first flight on 10 August at 9.30am with Robin Yves and their colleagues. Great souvenir photos/videos offered to keep a souvenir of this wonderful experienceI recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We shared this experience as a family with our daughters aged 8 and 10. It was incredible, if you're not sure, just go for it, there'll be no regrets!!!!Thanks again to the whole team, they're top notch!Marie and Léo
I did a 5-day introductory course with 4 flights despite complicated weather conditions. The support was very good, and the instructors were very involved in the practical and theoretical teaching. A big thank you to the whole Grands Espaces team, you're top notch!
Super flight with Mika on Saturday 24 June, crazy sensations and Mika is really on top... very good welcome from the whole team and again a HUGE THANK YOU to Mika for this first flight which will remain forever engraved in my memory and in photos/videos... Looking forward to coming back soon. What a blast!!!
This cross-country course at Grands Espaces made me want to fly again, because I really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and the opportunity to make my own flight. I discovered group flying and the region in complete safety. Thank you to the whole team.
A super rewarding week. People and safety are at the forefront of the teaching at this school. It goes without saying that I recommend this school if you want to learn, progress, refine your riding and regain your confidence. All using their own unique method! Thank you for this week🤩
