★★★★★ 5 stars out of 676 reviews
From your first take-off on a training slope to solo flights, our paragliding school is with you every step of the way. Complete flying training with state-qualified instructors, on the most beautiful sites in the Préalpes d'Azur.
Become an autonomous pilot.
Four options to suit your level and objectives. Whether you want to discover the thrill of flying or progress towards autonomy, we have the right course for you. We also offer our paragliding first flights and in particular educational flight for students who want to improve their piloting and analysis skills.
200€
Who is it for?
Curious beginners who want to test before committing themselves
Duration 1 day
Programme :
Objective : Discover paragliding and decide if you want to go further
650€
Who is it for?
Motivated beginners who want to learn to fly solo
Duration : 5 days (full week)
Programme :
Objective : Make your first solo flights and learn the basics of flying
750€
Who is it for?
Autonomous pilots who want to progress technically
Duration 5 to 7 days
Prerequisites Valid FFVL licence, autonomous flying experience
Programme :
Objective : Fine-tune your piloting and prepare for long-distance flights
800€
Who is it for? Pilots wishing to discover the flying sites of the south
Duration 5 days
Prerequisites : Autonomous flight experience
Programme :
Discover the flying sites: Gréolières, Gourdon, Roquebrune Cap Martin
Flying in different types of terrain (mountains, seaside)
Theoretical input adapted to local conditions
Site-specific safety management
Personalised flight plan every day
Support and advice for local pilots
Objective : Mastering the specific features of the Alpes-Maritimes flying sites
Our team :
Pierrot and Pierre-Yves, both state-qualified instructors, will guide you with passion. Over 20 years' experience in paragliding pilot training.
Our main website:
Gréolières, in the heart of the Parc Naturel des Préalpes d'Azur. An ideal mountain environment for learning: accessible training slope, varied aerological conditions, sites suitable for all levels.
Our teaching methods :
Our equipment :
Meeting point at Gréolières. Programme presentation, weather check and equipment distribution.
Before each session: flight mechanics, aerology, weather and safety. Theory is essential to understanding and progressing.
Inflating, glider control, take-off and landing techniques. Repetition until mastery.
First big flights from sites suited to your level. Permanent radio supervision. We have several first big flight sites such as Gréolieres 1400 or Kennedy, Gourdon or Gréolieres.
Video analysis of your flights, areas for improvement, advice for the future.
Conditions of participation
Equipment provided, tll is provided by the school
What to expect
Weather conditions
Sessions depend on the weather. In the event of bad weather, the programme will be adapted (theory, ground exercises) or the session postponed.
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In the heart of the Préalpes d'Azur, less than 1 hour from Nice. Ideal for beginners: accessible training slope and regular conditions.
Perched village overlooking the Côte d'Azur. Thermal site for advanced courses.
Facing the sea, dynamic conditions. For experienced pilots.
Four options: Discovery Course (1 day, €200), Initiation Course (5 days, €700), Advanced Course (5-7 days, €750) and Southern Discovery Course (5 days, €800).
No, the Discovery and Initiation courses are designed for beginners. The Perfectionnement and Découverte du Sud courses require autonomous flying experience.
A full week alternating theory lessons (aerology, weather, safety) and practical lessons (training slope then long flights). You'll make your first solo flights at the end of the week.
Yes, all the equipment is provided: glider, harness, reserve parachute, helmet, radio. All you need is suitable clothing and good shoes.
From age 12 with parental permission. You must weigh between 30 and 90 kg.
Mainly at Gréolières in the Préalpes d'Azur, 45 minutes from Nice. Other sites (Gourdon, Roquebrune) are used depending on conditions and your level.
The programme is adapted: theory, ground exercises or rescheduling of sessions. We never fly in bad conditions.
Of course our school of paragliding is 45 minutes from Nice, This makes it an ideal spot from which to improve your paragliding not far from home. . Our paragliding school in Nice is labelled ffvl.
The Paca paragliding school Ailéments is located in Gréolieres, nestling against the Cheiron and well positioned in relation to the Gorges du Loup. It's an ideal spot to learn and progress in this wonderful activity.
Join our school and experience the thrill of free flight. From discovery to autonomy, our instructors will guide you.
