Beginner course

Beginner paragliding course at Lake Annecy (Les Grands Espaces)

Organizer: Les Grands Espaces ↗

Beginner course run by Les Grands Espaces in Talloires for complete novices. Theory and practice lead step by step to the first solo high flights over Lake Annecy. The first mornings are spent on the training slope (inflation, launch technique, first hops), the afternoons on theory, equipment and getting to know the sites. Depending on the weather, students then launch from Planfait or the Col de la Forclaz while two instructors guide every flight by radio from take-off to landing; an instructional tandem is possible if needed. Flights then alternate with theory (aerology, landing approaches) and ground handling. Groups have at most seven students for two instructors; the school lends glider, harness and helmet and drives to the take-offs. Besides the five-day weekday version, the course can be spread over three weekends.