Paragliding experience over Lake Annecy (74)

Activity description :

1. 1 hour
2. Up to 8 people
3. From 5 years old

Maxence and his team invite you to Doussard, just a few kilometers from Annecy, for an unforgettable paragliding experience lasting from 10 minutes to 1h15. Departing from the Col de la Forclaz in Montmin (25 min from Doussard), you'll take off for a tandem flight in complete safety with your qualified and experienced instructor.

Annecy: a superb location for your first paragliding flight

Discover one of France's most beautiful lakes on a unique paragliding flight over the Massif des Bauges and the Aravis mountain range. You'll be able to admire the lake's changing colors depending on the weather. The Haute-Savoie region and its mountains overlooking the lake will blow your mind during this flight.

Course of the flight :

• Welcome: at the office at the time of your appointment to meet your instructor and transfer by shuttle to the take-off site.
• Briefing on the positions to adopt during the different phases of your flight, and the safety instructions to follow.
• You'll be equipped with a helmet and a harness to attach to your instructor for the flight.
• Take-off: smoothly after a few strides, you'll enjoy your ride in the air, depending on the duration of your flight.
• Landing: a gentle landing near the paragliding school in Doussard.
• After your flight, you can take time to look at your photos/videos on iPad. Purchased photos can be sent by e-mail or uploaded directly to your phone by our team.

Several packages are available:

• Minipouss Baptism for 5-12 year olds: 10 to 15 minutes flight time; mornings between 9am and 12pm
• Discovery Baptism: 10 to 15 minutes flight time; mornings between 9 and 12 a.m.
• Baptism Ascendance: 20 to 30 minutes flight time; afternoon between 1pm and 6:15pm
• Sensation Baptism: 20 minutes + acrobatic figures; afternoon between 1 and 6 p.m.
• Performance Baptism: 40 to 45 minutes; afternoon between 1 and 6 p.m.
• Origin'aile Baptism: 40 to 45 minutes + acrobatics; afternoon between 2 and 5 p.m.
• Prestige Baptism: 1h15; afternoon between 3pm and 5pm
• Baptism "Le K2": 1h15 + acro figures; afternoon.

Paragliding is the ideal activity for adrenaline and thrill-seekers. It's also an excellent gift idea for a special event such as a birthday or bachelor party.

And don't hesitate to extend your day by renting a bike for a few hours or several days to discover the region.