Paragliding over Serre-Ponçon

Paragliding over Serre-Ponçon: Soar above the Southern Alps!

Discovering the Hautes-Alpes from the air is a unique opportunity not to be missed during your stay. Paragliding at Serre-Ponçon is one of the region’s flagship activities. It is an excellent choice for a first tandem flight or to treat yourself to a tandem ride over an exceptional landscape. Whether you are looking for a rush of excitement or simply an original way to admire the surrounding peaks, this experience is suitable for the whole family and leaves unforgettable memories.

An accessible first flight between mountains and lake

The flight process is very simple. After a brief preparation on the take-off area, you set off equipped with a wing alongside your professional instructor. A few running steps are all it takes to inflate the glider and lift off smoothly. Once in the air, the feeling of freedom is immediate. The panorama opens directly onto the magnificent Lake Serre-Ponçon, famous for its clear waters that contrast with the relief of the Alpine mountains.

This high-altitude flight allows you to observe the valley from a new perspective, vastly different from what you see during hikes or ground activities. You will fly over key areas near Gap, Embrun, or Savines. The air currents make it easy to glide effortlessly and enjoy the landscape in complete peace. It is a moment that perfectly combines the joy of discovery with the safety of high-quality supervision.

From introduction to cross-country: available flight packages

Paragliding in the region is accessible to almost everyone. Children can take their first flight from the age of three thanks to calm, adapted conditions. For adults, the only technical constraint is the passenger's maximum weight limit, set at 100 kg for obvious safety reasons.

Several flight packages are available to meet everyone's expectations:

• The Discovery Flight: the ideal package to try paragliding for the first time. The flight lasts between 10 and 20 minutes—more than enough to enjoy your first soaring sensations in the mountains.
• The Panoramic or Montclar-le-Lac Flight: this longer flight lets you spend more time airborne to fully enjoy the view over the lake and the Montclar resort.
• The Scenic and Prestige Flight: designed for distance enthusiasts, this option uses thermals to explore the sky further and cover a true air route, weather permitting.

Every rotation is supervised by a team of state-certified instructors. A comprehensive briefing is systematically provided before take-off to explain safety instructions. Equipment (wings, harnesses, helmets) is strictly checked. Furthermore, launch sites located around Chorges or Saint-Vincent-les-Forts are carefully selected each day based on weather conditions to guarantee flight safety. Booking your slot in advance is strongly recommended to plan your outing under the best conditions.