Tandem Paragliding "Gliding Tour" - Barre des Écrins
Type
Long Distance Flight
Included
Transfer
Languages
English, French
Meeting place
Orcières
At our base located at the Orcières leisure base (Base de loisirs d'Orcières, 05170 Orcières)
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
The perfect experience to discover paragliding, intense and efficient, awaits you! During this flight you will have the chance to fly around the Barre des Écrins and witness landscapes that only birds can normally enjoy. Once you arrive at the take-off area, a few quick strides will allow you to take off for a flight in complete safety thanks to your certified pilot!
Tour programme- Meeting and Preparation:
We meet at the reserved time (a bar is open at the base if you are early) to show you your flight equipment, and so you get to know your pilot. We'll then be off in our SUV to the take-off area.
- Start and Flight:
You will gear up once you arrive and will take off as soon as the runway is free. At the "go" from your pilot, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 fast steps will allow you to smoothly take off with the pilot. In the blink of an eye, you will feel a breathtaking sensation will you and these 15 minutes will always feel too short. You will land at the meeting point 800 m below and will be able to share your experience with your relatives who will have observed you from the ground with envy.
Flight facts
- Route: From Orcières - Take-off in Cairn and landing back at Orcières
- View at: Barre des Écrins (4,102 m), Vallée du Champsaur
- Altitude/Distance covered: 800 m
- Total Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Duration of the flight: 15-20 min
- Type of flight: Standard
Included services
- Complete flight equipment: tandem paraglider, harnesses, windproof overall, helmet, gloves
- Licensed, certified tandem pilot
- Transfer to the starting point
- Pictures/Videos (for extra charge)
Bring along
- Solid footwear
- Warm clothes / Long trousers and sweaters/ Winter clothes
- Camera for pictures
- Sunglasses
Requirements
- Minimum age: 4 years old
- Minimum/Maximum weight: 20-100 kg
- Physical health
FAQ
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Are there age or weight limits, and what fitness level is required?
To participate, you must be at least 4 years old, weigh between 20 and 100 kg, and be in good physical health.
Can I bring my phone or camera, or take pictures/videos during the activity?
You can bring your own camera. Additionally, pictures and videos of your flight can be purchased for an extra charge.
What should I wear, and can friends or family watch?
You should wear solid footwear and warm clothing like long trousers and a sweater. Friends and family can watch you from the ground at the landing point.
How long is the activity and the flight?
The total duration of the activity is 45 to 60 minutes, with the flight itself lasting between 15 and 20 minutes.
What is included in the price?
The price includes the complete flight equipment (tandem paraglider, harnesses, windproof overall, helmet, gloves), a licensed and certified tandem pilot, and the transfer to the starting point.
Where do we meet and what happens during the tour?
You will meet at the base at the reserved time. There, you will get to know your pilot and receive your equipment. You will then be taken by SUV to the take-off area. After the flight, you will land back at the meeting point.
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140 €
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