Paragliding
Lyon Pure air at Lake Laffrey
Escape the hustle of Lyon. Just a 1h45 drive away, enjoy generous aerology for a tandem flight over turquoise waters. A technical experience combining glide ratio and alpine panoramas facing the Taillefer. Season: May 1st to October 15th.
Paragliding Flight Lyon:
Take a deep breath of fresh air.
Leave the hustle and bustle of Lyon behind. Just 1h45 from Lyon, Matheysine offers absolute silence and endless panoramas. Flight season: May 1st to October 15th.
Discovery Flight
A serene introduction for adults and kids (from 5 years old). Conducted in a calm air mass to enjoy the wing's glide ratio without turbulence.
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Panorama Flight
Best-SellerTotal immersion in an active air mass: using updrafts over the turquoise lakes to extend the joy of flight facing the Obiou.
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Ascendance Flight
Gain altitude thanks to the thermals of Courtet. A technical flight in active air to explore the mountain range.
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Prestige Flight
An hour of navigation between the Devoluy cliffs and the Ecrins summits. Full immersion in active air.
The Grand JourneyParagliding Lyon:
The spectacle of the alpine lagoon.
Witness a fjord-like scenery. Just 1h45 from Lyon, Matheysine reveals striking contrasts. Between the lagoon blue of Monteynard and the mineral ridges of the Devoluy, your flight becomes a technical and visual expedition. Season: May 1st to October 15th.
The Glide Ratio of Free Flight
A silent flight over the 4 lakes to exploit local aerology. The privilege of a wild site where the wing's glide ratio allows you to embrace the entire Matheysine region.
Navigation details —The Little Train of La Mure
After your flight, extend your day on the cliffside tracks. This legendary train overlooks the updraft zones where you were flying just hours before.
View the route —Lakes & Footbridges
Defy the void on the Himalayan Footbridges. An immersion in the heart of a preserved air mass, in the immediate vicinity of our take-off zones.
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The reference school for your flight 1h45 from Lyon.
Flying with us
from Lyon.
Just a 1h45 drive from Lyon via the A48, Matheysine is the first major accessible alpine massif. For your tandem flight, the access is direct and avoids the traffic jams of the larger resorts.
Quick access via A43/A48 motorways, then the Route Napoléon (N85).
Meeting point confirmed the day before according to the aerology.
Free parking. Season: May 1st to October 15th.
Lyon Paragliding FAQ:
Answers to your questions.
How to get there from Lyon? (Time & Route)
The journey takes approximately 1h45. Take the A48 motorway to Grenoble, then follow the famous Route Napoléon (N85) heading south. This is the most direct route to reach our flight sites from the Rhône region.
Age, weight, and limits: who can fly?
Tandem flights are accessible from 5 years old. We welcome passengers weighing between 20 kg and 90 kg. For individuals over 90 kg, please contact us in advance to confirm feasibility based on the day's aerology.
What is the total duration of the activity?
Plan for 1h30 to 2h on-site. This includes the welcome, the drive to the take-off site, the technical briefing, the tandem flight, and the return. It’s the perfect format for a nature day trip from Lyon.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Paragliding directly depends on the air mass. If conditions do not allow for a safe flight, we reschedule. I will provide a precise weather update with you the day before your appointment.
What to do in Matheysine after my flight?
- The Little Train of La Mure
- The Himalayan Footbridges
- Lake cruise with "La Mira" boat
- Hiking at "Pierre Percée"
- Kite-surfing at Monteynard
- Fine dining: Maltacina restaurant
Paragliding Lyon Reviews:
They took the leap.
Discover testimonials from those who dared to take the adventure. A unique human experience, between sky and mountains, only 1h45 from Lyon.
Tandem paragliding Lyon:
Your flight starts here.
Join me for a technical and contemplative experience facing the most beautiful alpine lagoon. Flight season from May 1st to October 15th, just 1h45 from Lyon.
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