Progress in paragliding with the tailor-made autonomy course!
Our paragliding school is ideally situated at the foot of Annecy's 2 major hang-gliding sites, so we'll be able to make the most of the day by offering a comfortable volume of flights, enabling you to progress quickly and serenely. Throughout the day, 2 instructors will be on hand to guide you and help you develop your flying skills.
For a day or a week, this course will allow you to :
- Access to a first level of autonomy for flying alone in calm conditions.
- Whatever your level, we will improve the autonomy of decision making, anticipation and management.
- To improve your theoretical knowledge, so don't hesitate to come along with your questions...
- Discover the flying sites in the Annecy region !
Discover new paragliding inflation techniques, get your first ascents, fly soaring on certain adapted sites.
The work on piloting technique is present on all flights: pitching, rolling, 360, dynamic turns...
In groups of up to 7 students, the technical content of the flights is tailored to youaccording to your progress.
Courses scheduled from April to November.
Prerequisites :
- Have completed an introductory course with at least one solo flight
- Have flown in the last 3 years
On the programme:
This is a full-day trainingfrom 8.30am to around 5.30pm. We meet at our paragliding school in the morning to check everyone's licences and equipment, and to fit you out if necessary. If you haven't been paragliding for a while, we can offer you 1 or 2 hours on the school slope.
Together, we will :
- Work on the different take-off techniques (face-sail/back-sail)
- Managing the landing in autonomy
- Help you understand your glider's movements through in-flight exercises (roll/pitch, etc.)
- Start radio withdrawal (yes!)
- Taking you back to your earliest ancestry!
- Teach you to fly in different aerological and geographical conditions
- Deepen your theoretical knowledge (mechaflight, piloting, etc.)
In short: to lead you to autonomy!
Rates for 2025 AUTONOMY courses |
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| FORMULA | GEAR INCL. | OWN GEAR |
| 5-day course | 770€ | -7% |
| 2-day course | 340€ | -7% |
| 1 day course | 170€ | -7% |
| BP Assessment Day | 170€ | -7% |
| 10-day package (non-consecutive) | 1 490€ | -7% |
| 5-day package (non-consecutive) | 790€ | -7% |
| Student or Group discount (5 people minimum per course) | -10% | -10% |
FAQ paragliding courses in Annecy :
You can go paragliding from 5 years 6 years. What's important is that the child is willing to take part in this activity and weighs at least 20kg. (It's worth bearing in mind, however, that the child will probably have to remain alone in the shuttle without his or her parents for the time it takes to climb to take-off). We have a specially adapted flight formula for children: the Loupiot paragliding flight . This type of flight takes place in the mild conditions of the morning...
For seniors, there's no real age limit; you just need to be able to run a few metres to take off and land.
This activity does not require no prerequisites Our first paragliding flights are for everyone: the curious, children, couples or families. All our instructors have solid trainingwith a wealth of experience. They will share with you the magic of free flight in complete safety. You can even take off at the same time, for an unforgettable experience! Our school and our team professional are present all year round to show you the lake from the air.
The gift vouchers for first paragliding flights visit order online. We've produced a lovely gift card that you can personalise and which will be sent to you by post. by post to the postal address of your choice, once payment has been validated.
Depending on the urgency of the event, you can also choose a digital transmissionby e-mail. A PDF will then be sent to you.
Vouchers are not nominative and are valid for one year.
- Because our school has been around since paragliding was first invented one of the first in France ! Unlike many summer venues, we are open all year round.
- For our education tailor-made: that's our core business! Our courses cater for all levels: from beginners to experienced pilots, we organise tailored courses, staggered between March and November. Thanks to the expert advice of our experienced instructors, you'll be able to progress safely in your paragliding and continue to develop your skills in this incredibly exciting sport. To achieve your first autonomy, the early thermals. The first transitions, cross-country, SIV courseWe'll be there for you.
- Because of our privileged geographical position: a magnificent training slope 800m above sea level, two take-off areas overlooking Lake Annecy, our training centre right opposite the landing area, gentle air conditions offering us good flight potential, the mystical beauty of the mountains, the proximity of nature, and above all because we have Gaël... (aka "Chaps").
- We also offer the possibility of making tandem flights all year round. Paragliding is accessible to everyone! Our flying site offers an incredible view of Lake Annecy and the surrounding area... Even without fairy dust, you'll get an eyeful...
- Our paragliding shop is one of the biggest TEST CENTER of France, and offers a wide choice of gliders and harnesses to equip you. Advance, Gin Glider, Sup'Air, Néo, Skywalk, Ozone, 777, Phi, Kortel and many others have placed their trust in us and have been our partners for many years.
Don't hesitate to take the plunge and join us for an unforgettable experience!
To satisfy all tastes, we offer a range of packages for first paragliding flights in Annecy:
- Discover paragliding takes place in the morning, for a gentle experience (called "VOL LOUPIOT" for children). It's aimed at the curious, those who just want to get a taste of the experience, young children or people prone to motion sickness.
- The ASCENDANCE paragliding flight is organised as soon as the first thermals are in place, at around 1pm, to start gaining altitude and extend the trip. This is the main flight, the one that gives the full dimension of a great paragliding flight.
- The PRESTIGE paragliding flight will take place in the middle of the afternoon, to make the most of the air mass and set off on a magnificent tour of the mountains. An ambitious flight for those who want to extend the trip and go even further.
- CROSS paragliding flight can also be done in the middle of the afternoon, for maximum height and thrills. It is recommended that you have already completed an Ascendance flight beforehand.
We fly all day longWe also adapt our packages to the air conditions. For example, short flights are scheduled in the morning (Baptêmes Loupiot/ Découverte), when the air is soft and stable, ideal for featherweights. Around midday, the updrafts start to build: it's the long-awaited moment for the longer flights (Ascendance)! We'll then be able to play around in the thermals and take you on a magnificent aerial tour overlooking Lake Annecy! We'll wait until the middle of the day to offer you more demanding paragliding flights (Prestige/Cross/Cross). Cross ++). The thermals will then be strong enough to allow us to get even higher...
If you feel like it, you can take your emotions to the next level by asking your pilot to perform acrobatic curves 🙂 We don't offer a specifically 'acrobatic' first flight, but depending on the conditions and your wishes, we'll be delighted to introduce you to aerobatics. Tonic curves will be performed on request, and never imposed. There's no extra cost involved, and the adrenalin rush is immediate!
