Paragliding flight on the Dune du Pilat (33)

Activity description :

1. 30 minutes
2. One person
3. For the 5-70 years old
4. French, English, Spanish

Discover the joys of paragliding on the Dune du Pilat. Xavier will take you on a memorable and exceptional experience: a first paragliding flight over the Dune du Pilat or its surrounding dunes (depending on wind direction). He holds a " brevet d'Etat d'Educateur Sportif Parapente " (B.E.E.S) with over 20 years' experience.

An incredible spot for paragliding: the Dune du Pilat

At the entrance to the Arcachon Basin, you'll have a breathtaking view of the Banc d'Arguin, Ile aux Oiseaux, the oyster beds and the Cap Ferret lighthouse in the distance. You'll also have the chance to discover the basin's superb landscapes, including the Dune du Pilat, Banc d'Arguin, Île aux Oiseaux and Cap Ferret.

Course of the flight (30 minutes)

• Welcome and fitting of paragliding harness
• Briefing on flight rules and procedures, and off you go for takeoff.
• You'll start with a stroll along the dunes. Then you'll take the controls and pilot the paraglider under Xavier's expert guidance.
• Finally, hang on for a sensational moment! Xavier will take over the controls for a series of piloted movements such as 360s, touch and goes and wings over!
• Descend after a 30-minute flight.

The spherical video is included: ideal for an unforgettable souvenir. The flight will be filmed using a high-definition spherical camera (Gopro Max). An SD card will be given to you with the recorded video.

This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful sites in France to try out paragliding in Gironde. For wedding witnesses looking for an activity to do around Arcachon, this is an original idea for an EVG or EVJF.