Paragliding Annecy FAQ

Yes, absolutely! Tandem paragliding is specifically designed for people with no experience whatsoever. You fly attached to your state-certified instructor who handles the take-off, the flight and the landing. You just need to run a few steps at take-off… and enjoy!

Children can fly from age 5–6 depending on their motivation. The minimum weight is approximately 20kg. The maximum weight is generally 100–120kg depending on conditions.

Good news — vertigo barely exists in paragliding because your feet are not in contact with the ground. The sensation is one of floating peacefully, not falling. Most people who thought they had a fear of heights are pleasantly surprised by how calm the flight feels.

• Closed-toe shoes — running or trail shoes, no sandals
• Windproof jacket — even in summer, the air is cooler at altitude
• Comfortable trousers — for sitting in the harness
• Sunglasses — recommended
• Thin gloves — advised in spring and autumn

The Lake Annecy site is flyable almost all year round. The best conditions are from April to September. In winter, we offer ski paragliding from La Clusaz resort — taking off on skis, photos included!

• Meet at Doussard — our chalet at the landing zone, 30 min from Annecy
• Minibus up to Forclaz Pass — 1,150m altitude
• Safety briefing — a few simple instructions
• A few running steps and you're flying — no jumping!
• Panoramic flight over the lake and the Alps
• Smooth landing at Doussard

Allow about 1h15 to 1h30 in total, with 10 to 45 minutes in the air depending on your package.

Safety is our absolute priority. Our instructors are state-certified, fly every day and use verified, certified equipment. The weather is checked before every flight — if conditions aren't right, we don't fly.

Yes! HD photos and videos taken by your instructor are included in the Prestige package (€155) and the winter ski paragliding at La Clusaz (€85). Handed to you on an SD card at landing.

You can also bring your phone in a zipped pocket or a securely mounted GoPro.

No worries — if conditions aren't safe, the flight is rescheduled at no extra cost. Gift vouchers are automatically extended in case of weather cancellation.

Annecy is renowned worldwide for its exceptional flying conditions. Forclaz Pass is one of the most prestigious paragliding sites in Europe — pilots from around the world call it "Magic Annecy". International competitions are held here every year.

Flights take off from Forclaz Pass at 1,150m altitude, 20 min from Annecy centre. Landing is on the Doussard landing zone, right by the lake — allowing you to soar over the full length of Lake Annecy.

• Online on our website — available 24/7
• By phone at +33 4 50 45 60 61 — we speak English!
• By email at info@parapente-annecy.fr

Yes! Gift vouchers valid for 12 months, usable on all our packages. Perfect for birthdays, Christmas or any special occasion. Discover our gift vouchers →

• Classic flight (€100) — perfect first discovery, 10–20 min, calm and gentle
• Sensation flight (€110) — for thrill-seekers, with acrobatics
• Performance flight (€130) — 30–45 min on thermals, real free-flight
• Prestige flight (€155) — 30–45 min + HD photos and videos included

• Children's flight: 10–15 minutes
• Classic & Sensation: 10–20 minutes
• Performance & Prestige: 30–45 minutes
• Winter ski paragliding La Clusaz: 7–10 minutes

Allow 1h15 to 1h30 in total including transfer, briefing, flight and return.

Yes, all equipment is provided: certified tandem wing, harness and helmet. You don't need to bring or buy anything — just wear appropriate clothing.