Winter panoramic flight

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Pleasure, discoveries to appreciate the sensations of gliding in flight!
  • 1000m of altitude difference
  • 10 to 15 minutes of flight
  • maximum weight 120kg
  • See you at the top of Grande Rochette
Experiment : A team of passionate, qualified, highly experienced and state-qualified instructors
Safety: Approved by the FFVL, complying with all current standards and with an anti-forget attachment system imposed on our pilots
Winter panoramic flight

The altitude difference covered is twice the discovery flight (1000m) for a flight time of about 10 to 15 minutes.

During this trip, the instructor will share with you as much information as possible on paragliding. Unforgettable sensations thanks to this exceptional glide, not to mention the pleasure of this extraordinary view from the sky, especially on Mont Blanc and the Tarentaise Valley...

It will take you about 1.5 hours in your day (including: preparation time, briefing...).

For whom?

This paragliding flight is accessible to everyone, adults and children of all ages, from 4 to 90 years and over! Novices and curious people who want to take a first step into the world of free flight.

consultancy

We strongly advise you to subscribe to the option Piloting Experience or Aerobatics to perfect the sensations of gliding of this flight and to give you an idea of the unique capabilities of this aircraft.

Our trainers

Professional, state-certified, titled, highly experienced and, above all, passionate drivers.

Denis Verchere

Paragliding instructor, snake luge instructor, helicopter pilot and airliner pilot
Airline pilot

Fabien Colin

Paragliding instructor, snake luge pilot and DESJEPS paragliding
Trainer trainer

Thibaut Foilleret

Paragliding instructor and first aid tracker
Aerobatic champion

Bruno Colleau

Paragliding instructor
25 years of flight

The options

Photo & video report

30€
Keep an incredible memory of your tandem paragliding jump

Share your flight!

Air La Plagne immortalizes your tandem paragliding jump. The “big” moments are only “big”, if they are shared! With the photo/video report, of your Paragliding baptism, you can share your unique experience with family and friends. The report contains about 30 to 100 photos and one or more videos. The number varies according to the type of tandem paragliding that you have chosen. The longer the flight, the greater the number of photos and videos.

The photos and videos will be transferred to your phone at the end of your flight for immediate enjoyment and sharing with friends.

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Piloting experience

10€
Exclusivity in La Plagne and only at AIR La Plagne Parapente! Deepen the driving experience, thanks to the innovative “AIR La Plagne Pro Expé” system

Air La Plagne Parapente entrusts you with the controls!

Deepen the experience of paragliding, with the innovative “Air La Plagne Pro Expé” system. We are talking here about advanced paragliding!

— First, as is traditional, the instructor explains the basics of paragliding piloting and has you pilot with a double command. So in total safety!

— Then in a second step, thanks to an innovative device designed by AIR La Plagne (AIR la Plagne Pro Expé), you will be able to perform incredible curves yourself, where you will feel the beginnings of aerobatics!

So your tandem paragliding experience does not only end with an extraordinary ride and a bit of piloting, but goes deep into understanding how this fabulous aircraft works. The curves follow one another with sensations of gliding and especially of control.

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Level 1 or 2 aerobatics

30€/50€
Discover the true sensation of centrifugal force and projection in 3 dimensions.

For thrill seekers!

AIR La Plagne/AIR Tarentaise Parapente makes your adrenaline levels explode!

AIR La Plagne/AIR Tarentaise, the only structure to offer paragliding aerobatics in La Plagne!

During your paragliding jump with an aerobatic pilot, we will make you discover the absolute pleasure of gliding in 3 dimensions.

You will discover the sensation of centrifugal force, gravity and carving in 3 dimensions... through real aerobatic maneuvers.

Stop queuing up on fairground rides. Take the “Big” leap and come put your head in Env'air 😉

AIR La Plagne/AIR Tarentaise Parapente offers you two levels of aerobatics

— 1st degree aerobatics:

This consists of making you enter the world of paragliding aerobatics by performing basic tricks.

— 2nd degree aerobatics:

This consists in making you plunge into the heart of paragliding aerobatics, by combining more complex figures and varying the axes of rotation. You will have a feeling of projection in 3 dimensions that you will not find anywhere else.

Your choice between the two levels simply depends on your desire to explode, more or less strongly, your adrenaline levels.

Important:

This option is only for people who are in very good health.

The force experienced by the pilot and the passenger is approximately 3 to 4 G (3 to 4 times the body weight).

Paragliding is equipped with an emergency parachute and the various protections necessary for the activity.

It should be noted that during aerobatic paragliding maneuvers the loss of altitude is considerable, so often, the flight time decreases sharply but the sensations are intense. It's up to you to choose...

NB: No aerobatics on discovery flights.

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How do you prepare?

Equipment to be provided

  • Ski/snowboard or pedestrian (upon validation by the pilots)
  • ski clothing and warm clothing
  • sunglasses
  • Ski pass or pedestrian pass

Accessibility

Go to the top of Grande Rochette, accessible by the Funiplagne ski lift in Plagne Center.

Meeting place

Décollage depuis le sommet de la Grande Rochette - 73210 Plagne Centre

Our customers talk about us

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FAQ

From what age can we fly?

Children can fly from the age of 5 if they really want to and without being forced to. However, if a child refuses to fly at the last moment, reimbursement will not be possible.

For education, the minimum age is 12.

How long does the flight last?

Flight time depends on a number of factors. The first is your weight! The lighter you are, the longer you stay in the air on an altitude flight. But this is not true on an ascent flight where weight is less important. The second factor depends on the air mass conditions of the day. An air mass is said to be “carrier” when it extends the flight time, we discover it at the time of flight, it is difficult to predict and we do with what nature wants to offer us. The flight time is therefore random on altitude flights but the gliding sensations are always the same.

What should I wear for my paragliding flight?

In winter, your usual ski outfit is enough, but don't forget gloves, sunglasses and neck warmers. In summer, bring at least pants, a windbreaker jacket and walking shoes or sneakers with adherent soles. During the flight, the temperature drops by about ten degrees.

Do I have to buy a lift pass for paragliding?

In winter, a ski pass is not necessary, but a pedestrian pass is essential to take the lifts. You can buy it at the cash register or online.

In summer, the price of your flight includes the pedestrian pass.

Is paragliding risky?

Paragliding is a sport with risks, like all sports. Our instructors are professionals who do their utmost to reduce them, but zero risk does not exist. Beware of companies that claim the opposite!

Can you take off on foot, skis or snowboard

In summer, all takeoffs are done on foot. In winter, taking off on skis or snowboards is recommended, but it is possible on foot with the agreement of our team.

Can you fly if you are pregnant?

Although a problem is very unlikely, there is no such thing as zero risk. For the safety of you and your future child, we cannot accept pregnant women for our activities. You will have plenty of opportunities to participate after birth.

Why doesn't vertigo exist in paragliding?

Vertigo, the illusion that the environment is spinning or that you are going to fall, is surprisingly uncommon in paragliding for the majority of people. The main reason lies in the lack of close and fixed visual reference points. At altitude, far from the ground and from immediate objects, your brain has fewer elements to interpret a relative movement that could induce this sensation of rotation. Your broad field of vision, embracing the horizon, also helps maintain your spatial orientation.

In addition, a typical paragliding flight is characterized by smooth and progressive movements, which are less likely to disturb the delicate mechanisms of the inner ear, the main seat of our balance. The concentration of pilots and passengers on the landscape and the sensations of the flight also tends to distract attention from potential signals of imbalance.

Can you fly at the same time as your friends or family?

Absolutely! Our pilots will accompany you, and you can fly up to 8 people at the same time on the same schedule.

What are the cancellation and refund conditions?

In the event of weather constraints, we will postpone your flight, internship day or snake gliss activity to a later date depending on your availability. Unfortunately, if the weather prevents Mountain Attitude from offering you your activity while your voucher or stay is valid, you can choose between a voucher valid for one year or a refund. However, Mountain Attitude will not be responsible if you are not available on the proposed dates.