Paragliding flight in Gérardmer over the Vosges Park

Activity description :

Come and enjoy a day dedicated to paragliding. Make your first jumps carrying the whole paraglider on your back. From Oderen (68) in Alsace, you can then enjoy a tandem flight to complete your day of paragliding discovery.

Discover Alsace: a unique place for paragliding

Ideally located, this paragliding outing is right in the heart of nature at Oderen in Haut-Rhin (68), at the foot of the Markstein mountain range. Considered one of the region's top flying spots, the breathtaking view over the Vosges mountains is the perfect place for nature lovers and enthusiasts of unusual activities such as paragliding and hang-gliding.

Eric's paragliding school is affiliated to the Fédération François de Vol Libre (FFVL), so you can be sure of safe paragliding!

Course of the discovery day :

• Morning:
  • Welcome, first briefing and safety rules.
  • Introduction to paragliding and hang-gliding equipment.
  • Introduction to setting up a paraglider.
  • Dynamic flight with an instructor to take control of the paraglider in flight.
  • Conditions permitting, you can make your first jumps at the end of the session.
• Theafternoon is devoted to tandem flying, supervised by professional instructors for an unforgettable experience!

By the end of the day, you'll have discovered the equipment and the first sensations of lift. The first step on the road to your paragliding pilot's license.

Paragliding is an experience rich in sensations and emotions, which can be shared with family or friends, for example at a bachelor's or bachelorette party. It's also an excellent gift idea for a loved one who loves thrills and nature, whether for a birthday, Christmas or Mother's Day.