Learn to Paraglide

We are pleased to be able to offer paragliding holidays in this spectacular region of the Aravis Mountains by teaming up with a local paragliding holiday company.

Paragliding first came to the French Alps in the 1970s when free fall parachutists attempted to launch their parachutes off very steep slopes and fly down into the valleys below. Soon after these initial flights, they began to modify their parachutes which enabled them to use rising air currents to stay aloft, similar to hangliders and sailplanes – and paragliding was born. Since those early days, paragliding has rapidly evolved and modern wings now have superb handling, performance, and most importantly, safety characteristics.

It is possible to fly large distances and for hours at a time. The current world distance record is over 423km and the record distance over a triangular course is 237km. The world record height gain stands at 4526 metres!

Flying a paraglider is well within most people's reach as paragliders are simple to fly and modern training methods can get you airborne in a few days. After the initial training, you will learn more advanced piloting skills and how to understand the terrain, air and weather.

Our paragliding courses are run separately depending on your specific experience and ability. Tuition is individually focused and designed to improve technique whilst building confidence. There are very few English instructors who have the experience or ability to teach mountain flying and who are insured to work outside the UK. For these reasons we have integrated with Les Passagers du Vent who are one of the best known and longest established schools in France and have been working with us for 11 years. All courses are run by professional, fully insured instructors who hold a state registered diploma. Pilots all fly with radios, and instruction includes pre-flight briefings, in-flight radio instruction, debriefing sessions and lectures. Transport to sites and retrieves are provided. All courses have a maximum of 8 students. Courses run from Sunday to Friday inclusive, with Saturday being a changeover day.

For more details of the courses and for prices and availability please contact us on info@karibuni.co.uk