OBJECTIVES
Understand, adapt for and manage the specificities of high mountain locations and high altitude flight
PROGRAM OF THE WEEK :
5 full days
Day 1
General overview of the structure and content of the week. The morning is focused on reviewing existing skills on a training slope and on special sites. Flight exercises. Daily theoretical reminders (meteorology, regulations, etc.) and weather points for the week and in more details for the following day.
Day 2 to 5
High mountain flight and flight exercises. Example of flights: Gds Montets (3200m), Aig du Midi (3600m), Mt Blanc du Tacul (4100m), Col du Géant (3300m) etc…
LOGISTICS
Each course is supervised by two state-certified paragliding instructors, one of whom is a mountain guide. A shuttle is available for trips to the flight and landing sites.
EQUIPMENT REQUESTED
(Rental Available)
- Sail, harness, rescue and helmet approved for paragliding
- Lightweight harness
- High mountain shoes
- Crampons
- Light ice ax 50cm
- Telescopic or foldable sticks
- Clothes suitable for walking
- Gloves and warm clothing for flights
- Sunglasses
If necessary, we can provide you with the radio and some of the technical equipment (crampons, ice axes and harnesses). You will need to present a medical certificate authorizing the practice of paragliding.
DATES : Contact us
We can also offer you a programme adapted to your availabilities with sessions spread over several weekends.
