Paragliding in Savoie: in winter and summer

Savoie is known as a perfect destination for a range of thrilling activities such as paragliding. The area enjoys a microclimate that favours flying in both summer and winter.

On top of that, there are several listed take-off spots across the territory, such as the Col du Sapenay, Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte and others. Apart from the adrenaline rush, paragliding in Savoie gives you the most beautiful views over breathtaking landscapes.

Paragliding in winter and summer in Savoie

Whether it is your first paragliding flight in Savoie or your umpteenth, you are sure to have an extraordinary experience. Summer is the perfect season for this activity. At this time of year, Savoie offers all the ideal weather conditions for flying, as the sky is clearer and the cold air at altitude disappears. However, a first flight or a flight for experienced pilots can just as well be planned in winter.

Paragliding in Savoie is renowned worldwide for the beauty and variety of its routes. Soaring over the area, you will be dazzled by the limestone walls of the Dents de Lanfon, the imposing peaks of the Bauges and, of course, the turquoise waters of Lake Annecy, which we recommend visiting for a day. Throughout the flight, also enjoy the view of the chalets, La Plagne and its ski slopes, the fir trees and Mont Blanc.

Savoie, especially around Lac du Bourget (Chambéry area, about 105 km/1 h 20 from our campsite), has many places that allow safe take-offs and landings. Great sensations ahead!

Some providers for your first paragliding flight in Savoie

For your first paragliding experience, it is best to turn to professionals. Among the most recommended providers are:

• École de Parapente des Arcs, which offers flights with a ski take-off. You can book your flight by buying a gift voucher online.
• AIR La Plagne, whose team of professionals is recommended for a first tandem flight.
• École de Parapente Arcs en Ciel, which offers take-offs at 2,000 m for a flight of around twenty minutes before landing in the valley at the Ilettes field.

Note that prices for improvement or learning courses are generally affordable for everyone.

Learning to paraglide in Savoie

Would you like to learn to paraglide? Sign up with the École de Parapente des Arcs, in Savoie, for a course. It includes:

• A training slope session over 2 to 3 days, where you learn to inflate the wing, control your path on the ground and manage small hops that are useful for landing and take-off. You then follow a theory course split into several modules.
• Big flights, over 2 or 3 days, where you fly on your own. Rest assured, one instructor guides you by radio at take-off and another for landing.

A certificate is issued at the end of the beginner course.

In short, the range of outdoor activities in Savoie is varied, and paragliding is one of them. To make the most of the experience, book a stay at the Eden de la Vanoise campsite, which has the advantage of being close to many sites suited to paragliding.