Your paragliding course in Savoie with Aiguebelette Parapente

Come and train with our team of experienced professionals to learn to fly solo at a friendly, family-run sports centre. Enjoy an exceptional setting in Savoie, nestled between lake and mountains, within a 50 km radius of Lake Aiguebelette, at Savoie’s most beautiful paragliding sites, to discover or improve your free-flight skills

Introductory course

5 days exploring the theoretical and practical basics – Level 1

from 625 €

Weekend taster course

4 days spread over 2 weekends to learn the theoretical and practical basics – Level 1

from 540 €

Progression course

5 days to gain independence through theory and flights in calm conditions – Level 2

from 650 €

Weekend progression course

A two-day weekend course to gain practical experience in calm conditions – Level 2

from 270 €

Performance course

5 days to perfect your piloting techniques – Level 3

from 650 €

Cross-country course

5 days to perfect cross-country flying – Level 3

from 650 €

SIV course

3-day flight incident simulation over the lake – Level 3

from 450 €

Hike & Fly Course

5 days of hiking and day flights in Savoie – Level 2

from 650 €

Travelling course

5 days of progressive and performance flying in the Southern Alps – Level 3

from 650 €

Flight packages

Packages of 1, 10 or 20 à la carte introductory flights, weekends only – Level 2

from 38 €

Training slope

Training slope open from 9am to 12 noon

from 42 €

Why choose our paragliding school in Savoie?

The long-established school at Lake Aiguebelette

Aiguebelette Parapente is the long-established school at Lake Aiguebelette; we have been in operation since 1 May 2005. This long history matters: it reflects a genuine understanding of the sites, local conditions and the needs of our students. For a future pilot, this means the assurance of learning within a well-established organisation, firmly rooted in the local area and dedicated to the genuine progress of its trainees.

“ We don’t just sell a course; we offer personalised, progressive and supportive guidance to help you learn paragliding in the best possible conditions.” Pierre Pugnot, school director.

Training supervised by state-qualified instructors, FFP-accredited (equivalent to FFVL)

The school is run by a team of experienced professionals. All our instructors are state-certified.
We are a ‘Jeunesse Et Sport’ accredited organisation, and our school is certified by the French Parachuting Federation (FFP).

FFP / FFVL – what’s the difference?

The FFP (French Parachuting Federation), whose members invented paragliding in the 1970s, was the authorised body for paragliding in its early days; the FFVL (French Free Flight Federation) became the authorised body for our aerial sport in 1990. The two federations are bound by an agreement governing the organisation of paragliding. The licences are equivalent. The training courses are similar.
The FFP requires paragliders to hold a Level B licence to fly solo independently outside of a school. This reflects our values of professionalism, safety and rigour within our aeronautical discipline (classified as a high-risk sport by insurers).

Equivalences between FFP and FFVL licences

Memorandum of Understanding between the FFP and the FFVL

A progression designed to last

At Aiguebelette Parapente, there is a clear progression: you start with an introductory course, move on to the progression course or flight packages, and can then progress to more technical courses such as performance flying, cross-country, SIV, Hike & Fly or touring. This continuity is a major advantage that will put your mind at ease, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pilot: with us, you’ll find a coherent progression in your paragliding journey!