Paragliding in Briancon

Available to visiting guests on a daily basis all year round, paragliding in Briancon, Serre Chevalier, offers a spectacular opportunity to take to the skies over one of the French Alps’ most beautiful regions. In both the summer and winter months, paragliders can be spotted overhead.

 

Looking down from above, as you glide peacefully among the clouds, you will spot the towering mountains of the Alps, which stretch far into the distance; the vast ski network of Serre Chevalier, which comprises almost 250km of pristine pistes; La Durance River, which snakes its way through the Serre Chevalier valley; Pontillas Lake; and La Guisane River. You’ll get above tree lines, above the winding roads, above the picturesque alpine resorts. Paragliding in Briancon, Serre Chevalier, is an unforgettable experience for all the family.

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Paragliding in Briancon, Serre Chevalier, is open to all people from seven years of age to 87. Regardless of whether you’ve been paragliding before, the opportunities on offer in Serre Chevalier’s Briancon are open to you. Briancon Parapente is a leading operator of this adrenaline-inducing outdoors sport. They offer three straightforward packages to cater for your desires: Decouverte, Grand Vol, and Prestige – experiences that progress in difficulty. Advanced paragliders can rent equipment from Briancon Parapente, in order to experience the best jump-off spots on their own.

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Some of the best sites for paragliding in Briancon are Serre-Che Cucumelle, Briancon Petite Prorel, Col du Granon, Puy Chalvin, and Col du Galibier. All sites offer unique jumping experiences, yet are equally as special. In addition to supplying all required equipment, Briancon Parapente also provides a videography service, in which they record your paragliding experience and produce a bespoke video for you to remember your jump. All instructors are qualified professionals and the equipment is replaced regularly for optimum safety.