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 ...
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!
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 |
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| 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€ | |
FAQ paragliding courses :
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.
