discovery flight on skis
Your safety briefing is given in French or simple English.
Discovery Flight on Skis: Take to the Air in Montgenèvre This Winter!
Enjoy a unique experience with our discovery flight on skis in Montgenèvre. With your skis on, take off from the slopes and admire exceptional Alpine scenery. Open from age 12, this tandem flight combines gentle sensations, freedom and a grand panorama.
After a briefing in Montgenèvre, you are kitted out (harness, helmet) and then ski gently to the take-off area. The wing opens quickly and the flight begins smoothly.
In the air, fly over slopes, forests and snowy ridges with a superb view of the Southern Alps. This flight combines skiing and flying for an accessible winter activity full of emotion. Our qualified instructors are with you throughout, and you may be able to try piloting, depending on the conditions.
A gentle landing rounds off this wonderful adventure. Whether you are curious, sporty or a lover of wide open spaces, this discovery flight on skis in Montgenèvre is the perfect way to experience the mountains differently.
WiNTER DiSCOVERY FLiGHT DETAiLS
Height drop
A 750-metre (about 2,460 ft) height drop in flight.
10 to 20 minutes in the air depending on the conditions.
who is it for?
This flight is open to anyone from age 12 and up to 95 kg (about 209 lb). You must be able to ski down a red run on your own.
Payment
You pay on site, not when you book. We accept French cheques, cash and A.N.C.V. holiday vouchers.
Cards are not accepted, so most international visitors will need to bring cash in euros.
location
Take-off is from the top of the Chalvet or the Rocher de l’Aigle, reached by the Montgenèvre ski lifts. You will be told the exact meeting point the day before. The landing is close to the resort.
equipment
Come in your full ski outfit, with your lift pass (not included in the price of the flight) and goggles or sunglasses to make the most of the flight.
before the flight!
At the meeting time, we meet you directly in the resort. You then take the ski lifts to the top of the Chalvet. Once up there, we kit you out (harness, helmet, wing) and you get a short briefing before take-off.
You take off by sliding gently on your skis. When the flight is over, there are no logistics to worry about: you are back in the resort within minutes, with your skis on.
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ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTiONS
Who is the discovery flight on skis for?
The discovery flight on skis is open from age 12 to anyone able to ski a red run on their own.
Can I do a discovery flight on skis with no paragliding experience?
Yes, no problem! The discovery flight on skis is an ideal first step. You do not need to have flown before: we kit you out, we guide you, and you enjoy it. It is a tandem flight with one of our qualified instructors.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Safety comes first, so flights may be postponed or cancelled if the weather conditions are not suitable. In that case, we will offer you a new date if possible.