Beginner course
Introductory paragliding course at Plaine Joux
Organizer: Aérofiz
The Aérofiz introductory course at the Plaine Joux resort above Passy is the first step towards flying on your own and is open to anyone who wants to learn. Three days are spent on ground handling on the school's own training slope and on theory, and two days on first flights under instructor supervision, facing Mont Blanc. Besides the five-day version, the school runs a variant with the same content in which the two flying days are shortened to mornings. The school provides the wing, harness and helmet, which can be bought after the course.
Dates
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Who the program is for
Minimum age 14 (12 with a waiver); a medical certificate and an FFVL licence taken out by the first day of the course.
Requirements on organizer websiteVerified October 30, 2026
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