Helicopter flight in Carcassonne (11)

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Sébastien

4.7 (18 reviews)

Carcassonne (11)

4 hours
Up to 3 people
From 3 years old

Carcassonne is yours to discover from the air on a helicopter flight. You'll discover the incredible sensations offered by these aircraft and you'll be amazed by the breathtaking view of the town, its city and its ramparts! Don't forget to take your camera to capture the moment!

You can cancel free of charge up to 48h before the date of the activity.

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Activity description :

Take to the skies in a helicopter! The vertical take-off and landing make helicopter flights unique, and you'll be flying over the famous fortified town, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

Carcassonne, ideal for a helicopter flight:

This town created in Neolithic times and situated in the middle of the Aude plains is best known for its fortress built in Medieval times and restored in the 19th century. In the distance, you can see the Montagne Noir and the Corbières.

The helicopter you'll fly in:

The Robinson R44: it has a total capacity of 4 people including the pilot. Its speed can easily reach 180 km/h and it's lightweight, making it very manoeuvrable.

A word about your pilot and the support team:

The management team is made up of a flight director, 2 professional pilots and a management team to look after the logistics, your supervision and available to answer any questions you may have.

Course of your helicopter flight in Carcassonne :

Before take-off :

You will be met by the team of instructors and your pilot at the airfield, at the take-off site, which is a private area specially set aside for your flight.
You will be given a safety briefing and an explanation of how your flight will take place.
You will then put on a radio headset, which will allow you to muffle the noise of the helicopter's blades and communicate with each other during the flight.

During your flight:

You will be invited to take your seat in the cockpit of the helicopter before the side doors close. You will then take off vertically, which is specific to the helicopter.
You'll then enjoy the scenery from the air and the incredible sensation of flight.
You'll land gently in the designated area and receive a diploma as a souvenir of the experience.

The different flights on offer :

The 20-minute flight: Carcassonne, the medieval city, the Taure lake, the Cavayère lake and the Canal du Midi.
30-minute flight: Carcassonne, the medieval city, the village of Lastours and its castle, the Canal du Midi, Lake Taure, Lake Cayayère.

A helicopter flight in Carcassonne is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! It's also the perfect gift to give to a loved one on a special occasion.

Prices

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Flight over Carcassonne - 20 min

Price per person

€160

Flight over Carcassonne - 30 min

Price per person

€233

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Location

Meeting point: Carcassonne, 11000.
The exact take-off point will be given to you by text message 48 hours before the flight.

Access :
- 40 min from Narbonne via A61
- 50 min from Toulouse via A61
- 1 hour from Castres via D118

Know before you go

Flights are open to children aged 3 and over.
Parental authorisation is required for all minors.
Maximum passenger height: 190cm.
Maximum passenger weight: 120kg (above this weight, 2 seats are required). If the difference between the declared weight and the weight on the day of the flight is more than 5kg, the flight may be cancelled for safety reasons and the voucher cashed.
Each flight will be made with a maximum of 3 passengers.
The activity is accessible to pregnant women and people with reduced mobility.
The activity is subject to weather conditions. In the event of cancellation, you will be offered a rescheduled activity.
The time of the activity is given as a preference. The exact time will be proposed depending on availability.
You will receive a confirmation sms the evening of the flight with a google map link to guide you to the take-off area.