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 :
Every paraglider has to compulsory third-party insurance which covers any damage caused to others. As an EFVL-FFVL approved school, our students must also take out a licence, which includes this compulsory insurance. This insurance is valid throughout the calendar year, and is renewed in the autumn.
>> SIMPLIFIED VERSION for STAGE INITIATION
There are several options available to you, depending on how much you practice:
- FFVL student insurance for 9 days : Ideal for your first paragliding course, you will only be covered in a FFVL-approved school. This insurance will not cover you if you wish to fly solo, i.e. outside a paragliding school. Days can be taken non-consecutively.
- FFVL annual student insurance : affordable annual package, which only covers you when you are supervised by an FFVL structure. However, if you want to fly on your own during the year, you can top up your cover and take out annual "Flying" insurance.
- FFVL "First-time licence holder" insurance The FFVL is offering you a special price for your very first annual licence. Obviously not renewable. You'll be insured all year round, for solo or supervised flights.
- FFVL "Flying" insurance: This is the classic annual insurance for independent pilots.
Note: each time you take out a licence, you will need to choose a paragliding club to join. Take a paragliding club near you so you can play your part!
A driving course calls for calm and concentration, as it will take you out of your comfort zone... For greater peace of mind during briefings and debriefings, we have a room specially dedicated to SIV and Pilotage courses in the Alérions5 minutes from our paragliding school.
THE ALERIONS-> 496 route de Bluffy - 74290 Talloires
This is where we generally meet up at 8 a.m. (Park in the south car park, on the lake side, see photo). If the weather deteriorates in the afternoon, the meeting point will be brought forward to 7am.
Flights will depart exclusively from La ForclazA dedicated shuttle bus runs between the take-off/landing area and the centre. A shuttle dedicated to the course provides the link between the take-off/landing area and the centre.
Accommodation
Below is a list of accommodation close to our paragliding school in Talloires. The list is not exhaustive ... you can choose between campsites, hotels, gites, ...
- La Chavanne
- Camping l'Horizon
- The Alerions
- Flower Pavilion
- Gîtes de France
- Gîte de Glaise
- Campsite le clos Don Jean
- Florimontane
- Camping Champs Fleuris
- St John's Meadow
- Le Clos Marcel ****
- 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!
The price of your driving course includes :
- supervision by 2 state-qualified instructors
- the loan of a waistcoat and an earpiece
- images and videos of your flight sessions (bring a USB or SD key to recover your images)
- a boat for recovery
- shuttle journeys
Your enrolment will only be confirmed after payment of a deposit. 100 deposit, Otherwise, you will be put on the waiting list and your place will not be guaranteed. This deposit will be refunded in full if the SIV course is cancelled by the Les Grands Espaces schoolThis is particularly true in the event of bad weather. However, there will be no refund in the event of cancellation on your part. less than 30 days before the course. If you cancel less than 7 days before the course, you will be billed in full.
A typical day on an SIV course normally includes a briefing, 3 flights and a debriefing.
The day will be invoiced in full if 2 or 3 flights are made. In the event that only 1 flight is made due to bad weather and on the instructor's decision, the day will be invoiced with a reduction of 50%. If no flight is made due to bad weather, but if the briefing has been given and the course equipment has been used (shuttle to take-off, boat set-up, etc.), a minimum charge of €50 will be billed.
No charge will be made for a day cancelled by the instructors on the morning of the course due to bad weather.
