FEATHER Flight
Your safety briefing is given in French or simple English.
A paragliding flight for children
Give your child their first big thrill with a tandem paragliding flight for children in Serre Chevalier!
From age 6 and up to 50 kg (about 110 lb), young adventurers discover what tandem flying feels like in gentle, safe conditions. At first light, they take off above the spectacular scenery of Serre Chevalier, in a calm and caring atmosphere. A magical experience of the freedom of flight, in complete peace of mind.
As soon as we reach the take-off site, we share the day’s weather and explain the flying conditions. Your child puts on a harness and helmet suited to their size. While the wing is being prepared, we go through each step, and children can even join in.
The take-off is very gentle. After a few steps, the wing inflates, rises, and the magic happens. Very often, a child feels they are flying before they have even run!
Once in the air, they sit comfortably in the harness, like a hanging armchair, and make the most of the panorama and that unique feeling of freedom.
If they like, they can take the controls for a few moments to learn the basics of piloting. For the landing, we simply explain how to get ready: stand up or stretch out their legs for a soft arrival.
Paragliding for children is an unforgettable adventure: fun, supervised and magical. A lovely way to discover the joys of flying safely in the Hautes-Alpes! This flight is part of our range of paragliding flights, departing from Serre Chevalier and Briançon.
FEATHER FLiGHT DETAiLS
Duration
The flight lasts around 10 minutes, but allow about 1 hour in total for the activity, including the 4×4 ride up to take-off, the preparation and of course the flight itself.
who is it for?
This children’s tandem paragliding flight in Serre Chevalier is for 6 to 13 year olds weighing less than 50 kg (about 110 lb). A gentle, supervised flight for a magical first experience in the air.
Payment
We accept French cheques, cash and A.N.C.V. holiday vouchers.
No cards. Most international visitors will need to bring cash in euros.
location
Paragliding flights for children usually take off from the Col du Granon. You will be told the exact meeting point the day before the flight. It is usually the Carines car park in Saint-Chaffrey, but it may change depending on the weather on the day.
What to wear
For children, bring a sweatshirt, a windproof jacket, comfortable trousers, sturdy closed shoes and sunglasses to protect them at altitude.
HOW iT WORKS
Meet us at the time given the day before the flight, and we will drive you for 20 minutes to take-off. Allow 10 minutes for preparation and explanations. The landing is in Saint-Chaffrey, near the meeting point.
ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTiONS
Does my child need any previous paragliding experience?
No, no experience is needed. The flight is designed as a gentle introduction, with an experienced instructor.
Does my child need to want to fly?
Yes, it is essential that the wish comes from them. The flight must be a positive, exciting experience, never something forced.
From what age can a child go on a tandem paragliding flight?
Flights are open to children from age 6, provided they weigh less than 50 kg (about 110 lb) and want to fly.