A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure sport/
Passionate about paragliding, your objective is to become an autonomous pilot when taking off and landing, to improve your active piloting but also to acquire many skills to fly safely? Take advantage of 5 days to reach your goal by flying over the pastures of Samoëns, Lac aux Dames and the clear waters of the Giffer.
On the program of your stay, 5 supervised days to progress in paragliding. An individualized progression, to improve your takeoffs, your piloting, control your wing, deepen your theoretical knowledge, learn to manage your stress and emotions... All this practice is alternated by theoretical classes in the classroom.
At the end of the week, you prove yourself and carry out major flights independently. The standard program is adapted according to the weather and the level of each person.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TRIP

Pure sport/
Passionate about paragliding, your objective is to become an autonomous pilot when taking off and landing, to improve your active piloting but also to acquire many skills to fly safely? Take advantage of 5 days to reach your goal by flying over the pastures of Samoëns, Lac aux Dames and the clear waters of the Giffer.

On the program of your stay, 5 supervised days to progress in paragliding. An individualized progression, to improve your takeoffs, your piloting, control your wing, deepen your theoretical knowledge, learn to manage your stress and emotions... All this practice is alternated by theoretical classes in the classroom. At the end of the week, you prove yourself and carry out major flights independently. The standard program is adapted according to the weather and the level of each person.

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • An exceptional free flight site
  • Actor in your progress
  • Small group 2 instructors for 7 people

THE BEST OF THE PRODUCT

  • An exceptional free flight site

  • Actor in your progress
  • Small group 2 instructors for 7 people

Paragliding

on-site
Place of practice on the site

Ages

18 - 55 ans

PHYSIQUE CONDITION
Casual sportsman
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LEVEL OF PRATICE
Done already
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LEVEL OF PORTAGE
Carrying level 1
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Included

  • The accommodation
  • Catering from Sunday evening to Friday noon
  • Framing
  • Specific equipment
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  • 10 paragliding sessions

Not Included

  • Transport
  • Personal equipment
  • FFVL supplementary insurance (35€)
  • The animation

The program

Day by day

Day of arrival

Sunday - Reception and installation at the end of the day at the Fermes de Vercland in the chalet d'Arfeuille.

Between 18 and 19 p.m., welcome drink and meeting with your paragliding teacher, a friendly moment to meet and present the week's schedule.

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An FFVL license is mandatory to practice paragliding on this stay, count €35 to be paid directly on the FFVL site, your instructor will accompany you in the procedures.

During your stay

Monday - distribution and presentation of equipment and safety regulations. Ground recovery session + theoretical inputs (flight plan and landing approach).
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Grand flight with radio.

Tuesday - Grand flight with assistance + technical exercises in flight. Debriefing and theoretical input.

Wednesday - Major flights and in-flight exercises

Thursday - big flight with radio. Debriefing.

In general, school slope sessions take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A second session (16:00 to 18:00) is devoted to theoretical contributions or to an educational tandem, or to a session of inflation in the wind. The big flights take place in the morning in mild conditions.

After the activity, you can enjoy the lake or the municipal swimming pool, the bars and the village atmosphere located next to the paragliding school. You can also return to peace and quiet in the heart of the nature that surrounds Les Fermes de Vercland.

The village is located 2.5 km away on foot via a path from your accommodation. For the paragliding activity your instructor will pick you up and bring you back after the activity.

Last day

Friday - big flights of 1000 m in altitude assisted by a radio, storage of the equipment, continuation of the progression.
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Debriefing and assessment, flight log delivery, end of the course at 4 pm.

Please note that the course ends after the activity, UCPA does not organize accommodation and meals on Friday evening. No return transport is organized by UCPA.

The course of this program is indicative. It may undergo modifications or adjustments, depending on technical criteria, safety requirements or the climatic conditions of the moment. In this case, only those responsible for UCPA supervision are authorized to take the necessary decision (s). It can also be adapted according to the technical and physical level of the participants.

SPOT

Samoëns

The destination for free flight enthusiasts

Samoëns is an ideal destination for paragliding with its vast mountainous areas and breathtaking landscapes. Nestled in the French Alps, this charming town offers perfect conditions for lovers of free flight: regular thermals, safe take-offs and spectacular panoramas of the surrounding peaks.

Hosting

Accommodation in Samoëns

Chalet built in 2017 in the heart of nature next to a small river.

ABOUT THE TRIP

Equipment Included

All paragliding sports equipment is provided (sailing, helmet, radio) as well as sheets.

Equipment Included

All paragliding sports equipment is provided (sailing, helmet, radio) as well as sheets.

Address and access

You are coming by car: from the A40 motorway take the Cluses exit then follow Samoëns. Possibility of free parking at Fermes de Vercland.

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You come by train: TGV or TER to Cluses station, then there are 20 minutes to go with the Y94 bus (for more information on transport and timetables contact: contact@lesfermesdevercland.com).

Address and access

You are coming by car: from the A40 motorway take the Cluses exit then follow Samoëns. Possibility of free parking at Fermes de Vercland.

You come by train: TGV or TER to Cluses station, then there are 20 minutes to go with the Y94 bus (for more information on transport and timetables contact: contact@lesfermesdevercland.com).

Equipment not included

To be adapted according to the season: warm clothes, rain clothes, spare clothes as well as your toiletries (towels).
A pair of high-top mountain-style shoes is mandatory, a pair of light gloves.

Equipment not included

To be adapted according to the season: warm clothes, rain clothes, spare clothes as well as your toiletries (towels).
A pair of high-top mountain-style shoes is mandatory, a pair of light gloves.

Physical intensity

Casual sportsman

You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.

Physical intensity

Casual sportsman

You practice a sporting activity throughout the year, on a regular basis or not. But you are able to run for about 1 hour, swim for 30 minutes, or pedal for about 2 hours.

Level of expertise

Done already

Technical level - Already done

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You have one or two weeks of practice and have acquired a minimum degree of experience and mastery.

Level of expertise

Done already

Technical level - Already done

You have one or two weeks of practice and have acquired a minimum degree of experience and mastery.

Portage

Carrying level 1

Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.

Portage

Carrying level 1

Bring personal belongings and picnics for 1 or 2 days.
3 to 7 kg.

Restauration

Meals are offered as a self-service buffet, a rich, quality and varied catering. Picnics can be organized during a continuous day and depending on weather conditions.

Restauration

Meals are offered as a self-service buffet, a rich, quality and varied catering. Picnics can be organized during a continuous day and depending on weather conditions.

Management

Delivered by qualified B.E. Paragliding instructors.

Management

Delivered by qualified B.E. Paragliding instructors.

Important information

For organizational questions, please send by email (courrier@parapente-samoens.com) before the start of the course your contact details, first name, level and weight.

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Possibility to book on site at an additional cost the night of Friday evening.

Important information

For organizational questions, please send by email (courrier@parapente-samoens.com) before the start of the course your contact details, first name, level and weight.

Possibility to book on site at an additional cost the night of Friday evening.

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