Tandem Paragliding "Gentle 25 min" - Barre des Écrins
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Type
Thermal Flight
Optional
Transfer, Photo/Video
Languages
English, French
Meeting place
Orcières
At our base located at the Orcières leisure base (Base de loisirs d'Orcières, 05170 Orcières)
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
If you want a smooth experience longer than a discovery flight, you've come to the right place! Everyone can participate, from 4 to 87 years old. The State-certified guide knows exactly how to make you spend an unforgettable and calm moment. You will only hear the rustle of the air and the birds from your seat. You will discover a new universe from the sky and keep your head in the clouds long after landing. See you soon in Orcières near Les Écrins!
Tour programme- Meeting and Preparation:
We meet at the reserved time (a bar is open at the base if you are early) to show you your flight equipment, and so you get to know your pilot. We'll then be off in our SUV to the take-off area.
- Start and Flight:
You will gear up once you arrive and will take off as soon as the runway is free. At the "go" from your pilot, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 fast steps will allow you to smoothly take off with the pilot. In the blink of an eye, you will feel a breathtaking sensation will you and these 20 minutes will always feel too short. You will land at the meeting point 800 m below and will be able to share your experience with your relatives who will have observed you from the ground with envy.
Flight facts
- Route: From Orcières - Take-off in Cairn and landing back at Orcières
- View at: Barre des Écrins (4,102 m), Vallée du Champsaur
- Altitude/Distance covered: 800 m
- Total duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Duration of the flight: 25 minutes
- Type of flight: Thermic
Included services
- Complete flight equipment: tandem paraglider, harnesses, windproof overall, helmet, gloves
- Licensed, certified tandem pilot
- Transfer to the starting point
- Pictures/Videos (or for extra charge)
Bring along
- Solid footwear
- Warm clothes / Long trousers and sweaters/ Winter clothes
- Camera for pictures
- Sunglasses
Requirements
- Minimum age: 4 years old
- Minimum/Maximum weight: 20-100 kg
- Physical health
Are there age or weight limits, and what fitness level is required?
The minimum age is 4 years. Your weight must be between 20 and 100 kg. You also need to be in good physical health.
Can I bring my phone or camera, or take pictures/videos during the activity?
You are welcome to bring your own camera. The provider also offers a photo and video service, which may come at an extra charge.
What should I wear, and can friends or family watch?
You should wear solid footwear and warm clothes like long trousers and a sweater. Your friends and family can watch you from the ground at the landing point.
What is the total duration of the activity and how long is the flight itself?
The flight itself lasts 25 minutes. The total duration of the experience, including preparation and transfer, is between 45 and 60 minutes.
What is included in the price?
The price includes the complete flight equipment (tandem paraglider, harnesses, windproof overall, helmet, gloves), a licensed tandem pilot, and the transfer to the take-off point.
Where do we meet and what happens before the flight?
You meet at the base at the reserved time, where you will get to know your pilot and receive your flight equipment. From there, an SUV will take you to the take-off area.
From
110 €
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The activity Tandem Paragliding "Gentle 25 min" - Barre des Écrins by Écrins Vol Libre in Orcières is available every day, from August 20, 2026 through November 25, 2026. Each day offers 9 start times between 9:00 and 18:00. Sessions last 1 hour and are offered as private activities for up to 20 participants. Prices range from €110.00 to €135.00.
France · August 2021
