The Cross Paragliding course, from technical skills to fun...

A paragliding cross-country course in Annecy / Cross-country flying, back from Le Grand Bornand on video

Come and discover the region on some dazzling routes: Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Chablais, Beaufortain, Isère...  You have acquired a good level of autonomy in paragliding and already have a bit of experience.experience ? Follow the guide! He will show you the aerial paths taken by all the crossmen and the great birds of prey ... The aim is to improve your free-flying skills, while enjoying yourself ...

 

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Prerequisites :

Cross courses are aimed at independent paragliderssinceun seul moniteur sera avec vous… dans le ciel cette fois ! Equipped with GPS beacons, you'll travel in a group according to a flight plan drawn up together. A recovery shuttle will follow your route to ensure your safety. There are a few prerequisites for a successful cross-country course:

  • be able to take off and land independently outside official airfields (although this is not a goal in itself).
  • justifier d’un vol thermique de durée.
  • Use thermal conditions to stay aloft and listen to instructions.
  • know how to use your radio to communicate in the air.
  • have a glider and harness suited to your level.
  • The Siv course is not a prerequisite: piloting skills in turbulent air masses are acquired by increasing the volume of flying. This is known as flying for a long time. The aim here is to keep the paraglider on your head and optimise glide. The piloting courses, or SIV, are complementary to this, allowing you to deepen and refine your knowledge of the equipment by voluntarily unbalancing your glider, but in calm air, on the water and in a safe environment.

On the programme:

The aim of this course is to reach several points in the air, then return to your starting point, study and exploit the day's aerology to make some magnificent paragliding flights. We'll review your personal expectations together during the course. If possible, we'll suggest a different route each day, depending on the weather conditions.

  • Weather analysis to start with, where to find the relevant information to prepare for a safe cross-country paragliding flight.
  • Read, analyse, understand and use everything Mother Nature has to offer to optimise our flight.
  • Working with GPS, analysing tracks, reading a map and preparing a cross country flight plan.
  • Set achievable objectives, therefore know yourself, analyse your progress in paragliding objectively.
  • Flying in a group (the group is stronger for cross-country flying) and learning to use the presence of other paragliders in the sky!
  • Flying fast to go further, optimising the conditions of the moment,
    The subjects are vast and sometimes different for everyone!

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Cross-country paragliding flight from Planfait to Mont Blanc, on video. Here the Bionnassay ridge.

Cross-country paragliding flight from La Sambuy to St Hilaire with the Grands Espaces group

Tarifs stage CROSS 2025

FORMULA OWN GEAR
5-day course   700€
1-day fee if the 5 days are not completed   140€
Equipment hire (/day on a cross-country course)   35€
Student or group rate (7 people minimum per course)   -10€

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FAQ paragliding courses :

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.

Annecy paragliding gift voucher

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-countrySIV 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!