Tandem paragliding flight over Le Grand-Bornand

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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 1 hr
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 6 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

Take off and discover from the air Le Grand-Bornand and the Aravis Range in Haute-Savoie thanks to paragliding! Find out more about winter paragliding in Le Grand-Bornand.

Renowned for paragliding flights, the Annecy region has many mountains offering wonderful take-off points. And the Mont Lachat in Grand-Bornand is one of them! It is from here that you will take off to inflate your paraglider and enjoy the wonderful landscapes that will spread out before your eyes.

Accompanied by a state-qualified paragliding instructor, you will have the possibility to choose between 4 different flight formulas proposed to adapt to everyone's desires:
- Tandem flight discovery : 1,100 m of difference in altitude, about 15 minutes of flight
- Tandem flight sensation: a dose of adrenaline, about 10 to 12 minutes of flight.
- Tandem flight with lift : a flight higher and higher, between 20 and 40 minutes of flight
- Prestige tandem flight : the top of the flights, a great aerial trip of about 45 minutes

No matter which formula you choose, you will enjoy an incredible flight over Grand-Bornand that will make you want to do it again!

Offers

1
Discovery flight | 15 mins
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Course of events

- Meeting with the instructors in the premises, then direction to the take-off area located at Mont Lachat (2,100 meters) by ski lifts.
- During the ascent, the instructor will give you a briefing in order to better understand the takeoff, but also to make you participate and enjoy your paragliding flight.
- The take off for the big flight will be from the mount Lachat, and the landing at the village or at the landing area of Le Bouchet depending on the weather conditions. You will fly between 14 and 18 minutes at 1,100 m of altitude difference.

Activity requirements

Minimum weight: 20 kilos
Maximum weight: 120 kilos

Special terms

Acces with ski lifts included in the price.

Do not forget to bring
  • Full leg pants
  • Hiking shoes or sneakers
  • Winbreaker jacket or fleece
  • Camera with strap (optional)
  • Light glove and sunglasses (optional)
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

136 Chemin des Télécabines, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand

Included:
  • All necessary paragliding equipment
  • Ski lift pass
Excluded:
  • Photos and videos
2
Discovery flight + photos & videos | 15 mins
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Photos and videos are included in this activity: the instructor will take pictures and videos of your flight. You will be able to see them at the office and take them back with you on a SD card. 

Course of events

- Meeting with the instructors in the premises, then direction to the take-off area located at Mont Lachat (2,100 meters) by ski lifts.
- During the ascent, the instructor will give you a briefing in order to better understand the takeoff, but also to make you participate and enjoy your paragliding flight.
- The take off for the big flight will be from the mount Lachat, and the landing at the village or at the landing area of Le Bouchet depending on the weather conditions. You will fly between 14 and 18 minutes at 1,100 m of altitude difference.

Activity requirements

Minimum weight: 20 kilos
Maximum weight: 120 kilos

Special terms

Ski lifts included in the price.

 

Do not forget to bring
  • Full leg pants
  • Hiking shoes or sneakers
  • Winbreaker jacket or fleece
  • Light glove and sunglasses (optional)
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

136 Chemin des Télécabines, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand

Included:
  • All necessary paragliding equipment
  • Ski lift pass
  • Photos and videos
3
Sensation flight | 10 mins
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Your instructor will spice up this 1,100 meters flight with a few wings over, accelerations and 360° turns: this flight is the equivalent of a roller coaster, but to the power of 10!

Course of events

- Meeting with the instructors in the premises, then direction to the take-off area located at Mont Lachat (2,100 meters) by ski lifts.
- During the ascent, the instructor will give you a briefing in order to better understand the takeoff, but also to make you participate and enjoy your paragliding flight.
- The take off for the big flight will be from the mount Lachat, and the landing at the village or at the landing area of Le Bouchet depending on the weather conditions. You will fly for about 10 minutes at 1,100 m altitude and will be able to do progressive and committed figures, under the supervision of your instructor.

Activity requirements

Minimum weight: 20 kilos
Maximum weight: 120 kilos

Special terms

Ski lifts included in the price.

Do not forget to bring
  • Full leg pants
  • Hiking shoes or sneakers
  • Winbreaker jacket or fleece
  • Light gloves and sunglasses (optional)
  • Camera with strap (optional)
  • Light glove and sunglasses (optional)
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

136 Chemin des Télécabines, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand

Included:
  • All necessary paragliding equipment
  • Ski lift pass
Excluded:
  • Photos and videos
4
Sensation flight + photos & videos | 10 mins
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Photos and videos are included in this activity: the instructor will take pictures and videos of your flight. You will be able to see them at the office and take them back with you on a SD card.

Course of events

- Meeting with the instructors in the premises, then direction to the take-off area located at Mont Lachat (2,100 meters) by ski lifts.
- During the ascent, the instructor will give you a briefing in order to better understand the takeoff, but also to make you participate and enjoy your paragliding flight.
- The take off for the big flight will be from the mount Lachat, and the landing at the village or at the landing area of Le Bouchet depending on the weather conditions. You will fly for about 10 minutes at 1,100 m altitude and will be able to do progressive and committed figures, under the supervision of your instructor.

Activity requirements

Minimum weight: 20 kilos
Maximum weight: 120 kilos

Special terms

Ski lifts included in the price.

 

Do not forget to bring
  • Full leg pants
  • Hiking shoes or sneakers
  • Winbreaker jacket or fleece
  • Light glove and sunglasses (optional)
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

136 Chemin des Télécabines, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand

Included:
  • Photos and videos
  • All necessary paragliding equipment
  • Ski lift pass
5
Thermal flight | 20-30 mins
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The key words of this flight are: freedom, harmony, astonishment and atmosphere.

Similar to the discovery flight, but this time you will take advantage of the ascents that will allow you to go up and gain height, sometimes more than 500 m above the take-off point. During 20 to 30 minutes, you will have a breathtaking view of the Alps and you will be able to admire the Mont Blanc.

Course of events

- Meeting with the instructors in the premises, then direction to the take-off area located at Mont Lachat (2,100 meters) by ski lifts.
- During the ascent, the instructor will give you a briefing in order to better understand the takeoff, but also to make you participate and enjoy your paragliding flight.
- The take off for the big flight will be from the mount Lachat, and the landing at the village or at the landing area of Le Bouchet depending on the weather conditions. You will fly between 20 and 30 minutes.

Activity requirements

Morning: Minimum weight 30kg and maximum 120kg
Afternoon: Minimum weight 50kg and maximum 120kg

Special terms

Acces with ski lifts included in the price.

Do not forget to bring
  • Full leg pants
  • Hiking shoes or sneakers
  • Winbreaker jacket or fleece
  • Camera with strap (optional)
  • Light glove and sunglasses (optional)
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

136 Chemin des Télécabines, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand

Included:
  • All necessary paragliding equipment
  • Ski lift pass
Excluded:
  • Photos and videos
6
Thermal flight + photos & videos | 20-30 mins
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Photos and videos are included in this activity: the instructor will take pictures and videos of your flight. You will be able to see them at the office and take them back with you on a SD card.

Course of events

- Meeting with the instructors in the premises, then direction to the take-off area located at Mont Lachat (2,100 meters) by ski lifts.
- During the ascent, the instructor will give you a briefing in order to better understand the takeoff, but also to make you participate and enjoy your paragliding flight.
- The take off for the big flight will be from the mount Lachat, and the landing at the village or at the landing area of Le Bouchet depending on the weather conditions. You will fly between 20 and 30 minutes.

Activity requirements

Morning: Minimum weight 30kg and maximum 120kg
Afternoon: Minimum weight 50kg and maximum 120kg

Special terms

Ski lifts included in the price.

 

Do not forget to bring
  • Full leg pants
  • Hiking shoes or sneakers
  • Winbreaker jacket or fleece
  • Light glove and sunglasses (optional)
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

136 Chemin des Télécabines, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand

Included:
  • All necessary paragliding equipment
  • Ski lift pass
  • Photos and videos
7
Prestige flight | 45 mins
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This flight is for all adventurers. Like an eagle, you will fly higher and higher above the Aravis Range for almost 45 minutes. Those who have motion sickness can abstain!

Course of events

- Meeting with the instructors in the premises, then direction to the take-off area located at Mont Lachat (2 100 meters) by ski lifts.
- During the ascent, the instructor will give you a briefing in order to better understand the takeoff, but also to make you participate and enjoy your paragliding flight.
- The take off for the big flight will be from the mount Lachat, and the landing at the village or at the landing area of Le Bouchet depending on the weather conditions. You will fly about 45 minutes.

Activity requirements

Minimum weight: 40 kilos
Maximum weight: 120 kilos

Special terms

Ski lifts included in the price.

Do not forget to bring
  • Full leg pants
  • Hiking shoes or sneakers
  • Winbreaker jacket or fleece
  • Camera with strap (optional)
  • Light glove and sunglasses (optional)
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

136 Chemin des Télécabines, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand

Included:
  • All necessary paragliding equipment
  • Ski lift pass
Excluded:
  • Photos and videos
8
Prestige flight + photos & videos | 45 mins
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Photos and videos are included in this activity: the instructor will take pictures and videos of your flight. You will be able to see them at the office and take them back with you on a SD card.

Course of events

- Meeting with the instructors in the premises, then direction to the take-off area located at Mont Lachat (2,100 meters) by ski lifts.
- During the ascent, the instructor will give you a briefing in order to better understand the takeoff, but also to make you participate and enjoy your paragliding flight.
- The take off for the big flight will be from the mount Lachat, and the landing at the village or at the landing area of Le Bouchet depending on the weather conditions. You will fly for about 45 minutes.

Activity requirements

Minimum weight: 40 kilos
Maximum weight: 120 kilos

Not recommended for people who are afraid of heights or suffer from motion sickness.

Special terms

Ski lifts included in the price.

 

Do not forget to bring
  • Full leg pants
  • Hiking shoes or sneakers
  • Winbreaker jacket or fleece
  • Light glove and sunglasses (optional)
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

136 Chemin des Télécabines, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand

Included:
  • All necessary paragliding equipment
  • Ski lift pass
  • Photos and videos
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Meeting point

136 Chemin des Télécabines, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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4.9 / 5
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  • 5 / 5

Premier vol en parapente, pour un cadeau d'anniversaire. Vol prestige permettant de bien profiter du vol et des paysages.

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Parfait

  • 5 / 5

Moment inoubliable, des splendides vues...une prise en main sans faille

  • 5 / 5

découvrir se beau paysage dans les airs

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Moment incroyable, les moniteurs sont hyper sympa, il mettent facilement à l'aise. Merci à eux pour ce magnifique moment.

  • 5 / 5

Les enfants en rêvait, il l'on fait et ont été enchantés.

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So great - super

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Top ! Équipe super sympa Spot parfait

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Au top

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Tout était top

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Sensation et sécurité

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Décollage face au mon blanc, 20 mn de bonheur à l'état pur :-)

  • 5 / 5

Vol magnifique. Vue sur le Mont blanc et la chaîne des Aravis.

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L’activité était super j’en referai bien !

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Un moment juste incroyable

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Parapente

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Baptême en duo

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Parapente

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Très très bien

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Je recommande ! Super environnement et équipe

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Je recommande une équipe avenante et sympathique juste envie de recommencer

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A faire absolument au moins une fois dans sa vie (j'ai 67 ans !), l'appréhension est tombée en moins de 2 minutes, tellement c'est ... magique !

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Parapente

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Spectaculaire

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Super vol, avec des super professionnel

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Magique

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Tout à été parfait, de la réservation à l’activité réalisée

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extra

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1er baptême réussi!!!

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Au top

  • 5 / 5

Fabuleux, sensations fortes et grande quiétude à la fois.

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Excellent

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très belle journée pour mes 20 ans avec Xavier avec qui j ai volé . A refaire . Un grand Bo merci

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Parapente

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La météo était également très bonne ciel dégagé sous un magnifique soleil avec des vents faibles

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Mon initiation au parapente fut une très belle expérience. Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir des conditions adéquates pour apprécier encore plus l'activité. C'était incroyable!

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Genial

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Dommage que les vents ne nous ai pas favorisés

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Une première expérience au top. Possibilité de prendre les commandes, et même d'avoir quelques minutes de sensations fortes pour les plus courageux.

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Belle découverte du parapente

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Pour mon petit de 10ans,une superbe approche de l activité, en douceur,dans la bonne humeur de la prise en charge à la remise des images. Le top

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Baptême très agréable, moniteurs tops, temps magnifique pour ne rien gâcher ... À faire et à refaire

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Super excitant, exceptionnelle mais un peu court. Plus près de 20 minutes de vol que de 40...!!!

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Trop beau

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Parapente

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Top

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Rien à dire tout a été parfait

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super, dommage que la météo n'a pas permis l'ascensionnel