Paragliding with Paragliding South

Laurent Geoffray, the manager and founder of the school has been flying since 1988...and has never stopped being passionate about the activity since. Parapente Sud was created in 1992 in Seynes in our beloved Gard department, the structure will offer first flights in paragliding from 1997.
At the same time, the school opened its doors to welcome students for training courses... Since then, many featherless birds have been trained in Seynes. The school is well established in the local life, it is a village of 160 inhabitants. at the foot of Mont Bouquet


The paragliding school Paragliding South offers the following services :
  •  First, paragliding tandem flights, to discover the activity safely, with a professional (certified) instructor.
    After a briefing, your instructor will equip you for your first flight.
    Remember to dress accordingly for this unforgettable experience (at least a windbreaker, good shoes or sneakers, possibly sunglasses).  Sensations guaranteed !

    the tandem flight :

    • Different options are available when flying (mainly the duration of the flight varies), according to the conditions and your desires, from the contemplative top-to-bottom flight to stronger sensations ; thermal flight, distance flight (cross-country), possibly with aerobatics.
    • Your instructor will have a GoPro to record your feats, you leave the experience with some good memories (photos and videos).
    • Also available : Gift vouchers . An original present for a birthday, or a bachelor(ette) party.
    • Free-flying is weather-dependant. For your safety, the flight may be cancelled / postponed.
  • A paragliding shop to find your paragliding gear :

    • paragliding harnesses
    • accessories (cockpit, varios, gps).
    • paragliding books
    • paragliding wings (test flying)
    • reserves
    • helmets....
  • learn how to fly a paraglider.
    Depending on your level : beginners' courses, intermediate and more advanced courses, siv...), to become a seasoned paragliding pilot and fly safely.

    • The training includes a practical part (training hill, ground-handling), and theoretical courses (flight mechanics, flight plan ...).
    • Within a few days, you will be achieving your first paragliding solo flight, under supervision of your paragliding instructors.
    • The paragliding gear is included in the training (harness, wing...).
  • This paragliding school offers outings away from the usual practice setting.

    It can be a touring course, over several days, to discover other take-offs and landings.
    And sometimes even outside our borders. This is often an opportunity to continue flying off-season (e.g. Morocco, Nepal, South Africa, Mexico) …

    Ask the school for destinations, dates and availability.


Website : https://parapente-sud.com/
E-mail : [email protected]

Cell phone : 0612172016
Address :
paragliding south
the village
30580 seynes
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