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Practical information
The up-draft option is an afternoon flight. The aim is to discover the possibilities that the activity provides. You fly close to the craggy cliffs, jump from one mighty rock to another in order to find up-drafts, thus maintaining your altitude and go even up above the take-off. These lifting zones are called thermals and are composed of the hot air stream and help the paraglider gain altitude. If you don’t feel comfortable when the soft aircraft moves shiveringly, then your pilot will take you back to a calm area over the turquoise waters of Lake Annecy.
After the big leap from the Forclaz mountain pass, you will fly 25 to 35 minutes. The duration varies according to several factors (the weather conditions, your weight, what you fancy).
Once you are carried by the wing, your instructor will search for lifting thermals, which are helpful up-drafts for paragliders. They are numerous and fairly predictable in Annecy and therefore provide excellent conditions to offer you the magical feeling of soaring in the air.
If you want more, then Tangata Manu can offer you a series of exciting thrills: spiral dives, steep turns, etc., you will experience the tightening G-force, or on the contrary, feel totally weightless for a few seconds!
The maximum weight for this activity is 110 kg (242lb).
Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
It’s recommended to send a text message to the Tangata Manu team one or two days prior to your flight in order to confirm the booking, as it depends on the weather conditions. The flight will be postponed if the weather forecast isn’t favorable.
Photos/video are available on the spot for 30€ (free SD card).
- All necessary equipment
- Photos/video
- Warm clothes in the winter, gloves, hat
- Bottled water