Organisation profile

Taranis Parapente

• School

Taranis Parapente teaches in southern Ardèche, around the Tanargue massif and Valgorge valley. Its website identifies Col de Meyrand as its main flying area; other sites include Serre de Barre near Les Vans, Saint-Sébastien near Saint-Paul-le-Jeune and occasionally Mont Bouquet near Seynes in the Gard. Wind influences the choice of area.

The five-day Initiation course moves from equipment familiarisation and ground practice to a first high flight after the prerequisites have been met. Instructors at launch and landing guide the student by radio. Progression follows an introductory course with at least one high flight, developing independence and flying at different sites. Initiation Cross is for pilots already familiar with thermals and able to launch and land unassisted; instructors accompany them in the air. The offer also includes cross-country and improvement courses in the Alps.

Alongside local courses, the team advertises paragliding trips to destinations such as Portugal, Albania, Andalusia and Morocco. It presents these as opportunities to progress while exploring other areas and also welcomes proposals for tailored trips.