Introduction to paragliding course between Grenoble and Chambery
Offered by :
Cedric
Plateau-des-Petites-Roches (38)
You can cancel free of charge up to 48h before the date of the activity.
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Activity description :
- All day
- From 18 years old
Take part in this course that will introduce you to paragliding piloting techniques. This progressive course will take you right up to your 1st big solo flights. In five full days of training, you'll be introduced to a wide range of paragliding techniques, all under the supervision of professional instructors. On the school slope, you'll be supervised by one instructor for every six trainees, and two instructors for more than six trainees. For flight sessions, you will always be accompanied by two instructors.
The plateau-des-Petites-Roches: the perfect place for paragliding
During this course, you'll be able to admire the Plateau-des-Petites-Roches, a unique site renowned for its pleasant conditions for paragliding. You'll also have a view of the Dent de Crolles, the Col de Marcieu and the whole Chartreuse massif, a splendid, verdant landscape that's unique in the world.
Course description :
- Theoretical training.
- Ground flying sessions to enable you to acquire the basic skills needed to take off.
- Slope training.
- Debriefing and theoretical input depending on weather conditions.
- Tandem flight to put you in a real-life situation and rehearse before solo flights.
- First solo flight if you reach the required level, with radio assistance.
This week-long course is ideal for digging deeper and doing more than just flying over the subject. Book this activity on your own or with friends and family, and you'll discover an interesting and fun field, and a discipline that'll give you a change of scenery.
Prices
Location
Address:
14 chemin du Funiculaire, 38660 Plateau-des-Petites-Roches
How to get there :
- By train: TER - Pontcharra-sur-Bréda-Allevard
- By bus: SCO3A-SCO3B-SCO3F-SCO5J - Ecole des Gaudes
- By car:
30 minutes from Grenoble via A41 and D30
40 minutes from Chambéry via A41
Know before you go
- The course runs for an entire week, from Monday morning to Friday afternoon. To book, simply choose the Monday of the week you want on the calendar.
- Bring comfortable, season-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes.
- Meals and accommodation are not included.