What could be more exciting than trying to realise a dream, even the wildest: to fly like a bird? Free flight is more an art of 'flying' than a reference to any particular type of aircraft. Whatever the aircraft you fly, the pleasure comes from being in direct contact with the air, observing it, feeling it and trying to slip into the slightest lift. Paragliding is all about working with the air currents. This activity is rich in sensations of glide, acceleration and traction.
The Charmoilles site in the Langres region is an ideal place to start this sport: at an altitude of 450 m, it offers a 40 m vertical drop. It faces north to north-east. You'll be sharing the site with a number of glider modellers.
Take-off: 47°56'15.63'' N - 5°21'32.39'' E
Landing: 47°56'22.52'' N - 5°21'31.67'' E
Beware of the power line on the left and turbulence in moderate north-easterly winds.
Paragliding is only authorised for people who hold a licence and are specifically insured for this sport.
Contact the nozzles on the plateau for requests for discovery tandem flights. These discovery tandem flights are most often carried out in tow on the Bologne site, which enjoys fairly calm air conditions. For 'stronger sensations', Charmoilles is ideal as it requires a fairly strong wind.
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