We came as a couple for a first paragliding experience with Pierrot. And we loved it!
Excellent communication upstream, top explanations during preparation and the flight, I can only recommend Pierrot d'Ailement! What a pleasure!
The Alpes-MaritimesSituated between the sea and the mountains, this is an exceptional place to discover or improve your paragliding skills. Paragliding courses near Nice makes it easier for you to progress. For pilots and future pilots looking for paragliding courses near the VarGréolieres is also a very convenient place to visit. With its varied landscapes, favourable climate and numerous sites suitable for all levels, this region of south-east France is a destination of choice for hang-gliding enthusiasts. Here's why the Alpes-Maritimes should be at the top of your list for a course in paragliding.
The Alpes-Maritimes boasts an incredible geographical diversity, which is a delight for paragliders:
We came as a couple for a first paragliding experience with Pierrot. And we loved it!
Excellent communication upstream, top explanations during preparation and the flight, I can only recommend Pierrot d'Ailement! What a pleasure!
Incredible experience.
You can't go wrong with the Ailéments / Gréolières combo.
Pierre Yves is passionate and professional.
I recommend to 100%. ✅
Exceptional!!!
Thank you Pierrot for this magical moment. I highly recommend it. If you're looking for a passionate and ultra-professional paragliding instructor, he'll be able to guide you with expertise and safety. An unforgettable experience, in complete confidence, a must!
A internship paragliding discovery is an introduction to this aerial sport that allows participants to discover the thrill of gliding and learn the basics of paragliding in complete safety. This type of course is designed for beginners and will end with a tandem flight (a flight in which one person flies with the other). an instructor and a student share the same paraglider) for a first experience in the air.
Course content
Theoretical briefing with the instructor An explanation of the basic principles of paragliding, safety and the ideal meteorological and aerological conditions for practising.
Introduction to paragliding equipment We learn about the equipment used (paraglider, identification of lines, leading edge and trailing edge, harness, rescue, etc.), how it works and how to maintain it.
Demonstrations and practical exercises We're going to learn how to prepare your paraglider on the ground and then do as many inflation tests as possible to reproduce your take-off. This will give you a a concrete idea of the activity and how it feels that you may experience during a paragliding take-off.
Tandem flight The key moment of discovery is the first flight, when an experienced instructor takes you up in the air. This flight is usually accompanied by live advice, allowing you to enjoy the scenery while familiarising yourself with the sensations of free flight. You are totally detached from the stress of the first flight and you can concentrate on your sensations.
Post-flight debriefing on site : After the flight, a debriefing is often organised to discuss the experience, the sensations and what needs to be improved for the future.
If you've enjoyed the experience and want more, then you're ready for our introductory course. A week of immersion in the air to improve your skills and knowledge and, at the end, to make your first big flights on your own, accompanied on the radio by your instructor. A first step and great sensations in the air.
A week's immersion training on Discover paragliding at Gréolieres. Less than an hour from French Riviera Come and experience the thrills of nature. With our experienced teaching team, everyone will progress at their own pace and make their first big flight at the end of the week. In a friendly atmosphere and magnificent setting, we'll combine theory and practice to discover free flight.
Course content
Theoretical briefing : In this course, we'll be looking at the basics for a better understanding of the activity, flight mechanics, meteorology and aerology, as well as the basics of piloting.
Discovering the equipment If you haven't taken the introductory course, we'll go over the equipment again: harness, canopy and reserve parachute.
Demonstrations and practical exercises To be ready for your first big flight, you need to rehearse and record the take-off movements on a cognitive and motor level. That's why we practise on the training slope for as long as it takes so that you can calmly take off. The slope school is supervised by an instructor who is on the radio with you to give you the right personalised advice based on your tests.
Post-flight debriefing Video debriefing: After all your flights, a personalised debriefing is carried out, either as a group or individually, so that you can get feedback and, above all, new ways of progressing on your next flight. All your take-offs and trials on the school slope are filmed and video debriefed. This is an essential tool to help you progress and improve your handling.
The introductory course will give you the chance to learn all about the activity and get a feel for it. A friendly week at the heart of free flight, near Nice and less than an hour from the French Riviera. Var. The Alpes-Maritimes gives us the opportunity to fly in paragliding All year round, the terrain is ideal, thanks to the morphology of the Pre-Alps d'Azur, from Nice to Grasse, via Gourdon, Gréolieres and Saint Vallier de Thiey. With its Mediterranean climate, the 06 offers great flying conditions all year round!
A advanced paragliding course east for pilots who already have some experience and want to take their flying to the next level. This course is designed to deepen flying techniques, optimise performance and broaden the skills needed for more complex flying, such as cross-country or handling demanding conditions.
Equipment: Le internship may include a check of personal equipment to ensure that it is suitable for the rider's level of progress. Advice is also given on how to optimise the choice of equipment.
This is an essential step for those wishing to expand their business. their paragliding horizonsall in complete safety.
Throughout the winter, we organise self-guided weekends at Gréolieres and other sites in the surrounding area. The aim is to analyse and rehearse the technical skills needed to enjoy this magical sport safely. Of course, there will be some theory based on the needs of each participant, but this course is essentially in the field - we use nature as our classroom! You can check the course dates on our online schedule below and book by contacting us or via the online form. Don't forget to fill in the short questionnaire before the course so that we can best determine your needs and ensure the homogeneity of the group.
