FRANCE
ALPINE
ADVENTURE
- Technical Level : Cross Country
- French Alps
- 3 pers mini - 6 pers max
- 8 days
- END OF JUNE / BEGIN OF JULY
FRANCE
PYLA
Session
- Technical Level : Beginner to Expert
- DUNE DU PYLA
- 3 pers mini - 8 pers max
- 6 days
- END OF MAY / BEGIN OF JUNE
INDIA
himalayan
PILGRIMAGE
- Technical Level : Cross Country
- HIMACHAL
- 3 pers mini - 8 pers max
- 6 days (2 sessions)
- STARTING MID OCTOBER
FRANCE
Millau
XC FlatLAND clinic
- Technical Level : Cross Country
- Millau
- 3 pers mini - 7 pers max
- 6 days
- BEGIN OF JULY
Level
Cross Country
French
Alps
2026
15 JUNE TO 22 JUNE
8
days
Concept ALPINE ADVENTURE
The Alpine Adventure is a nomadic flying trip along the Alpine Mountains.
The concept is not to fly huge distances every day, but to try and fly together as a group, and enjoy the stunning scenery improving XC
skills and maybe even managing some top landing in idyllic spots for
a break. We discovered during our test run that when we flew a really long day, energy levels, physically and mentally were not adequate for the days to follow. Therefore, we decided to keep the flying distances between 50 to 80 km per day depending on the weather.
The idea is also to keep moving even if the weather is bad, or the distance flown is short, we then cover small distances to the next site by transport rather than wait for changes in the weather, this way we are moving forward and seeing new spots.
OBJECTIVES
– Not looking for huge distances, but rather fly together as a group
– Improving personal performance, reading terrain and weather analysis
– Improve personal thermaling, transitions and contouring skills
– Have fun and try to cover as much of the route by air!!
– Rediscover Nature and its simple pleasures, by living with it.
For Who
– This course is aimed at experienced XC pilots ( in reasonably physically fit condition, and a lot of good humor!
– Minimum level required: confirmed pilots license with a XC flights experience. The pilot participants must be at ease in flying with other pilots as a group and capable of responsible behavior and good radio communication during flight.
FLYING SITES AND ROUTES ALPINE ADVENTURE
The start is often in the southern Alp close to Gourdon and col de bleine. Looking at the » mediteranean cost, we are flying over mid range lime stone mountains, following the Napoleon road. Passing Ubaye and Durance river, we slowly glide into « les Ecrins », before cruising along the Gresivaudan valley, and the first Alpine meadows. Finally climbing to high granit mountain and pushing towards Savoy and Mont Blanc.
DATE
2026
15 TO 22 JUNE
DESTINATION
nice to chamonix
PARTICIPANTS
Min : 4
MAX : 6
PRICE
2300€
Include
- Transportation
- Radio assistance in flight
- Retrieves on the cross
- Bivouacs in full nature or camping nights or hotel nights,
- Breakfasts, pack lunches and dinners.
no include
- Air Plane tickets,
- Extra meals at restaurants and alcohol beverages
- Insurances for flying, you need to be fully covered by your pilot license in Franceand make sure you also have a proper repatriation insurance as most part of insurances often covers the accident but not the repatriation in your country of origin.
- Ski lift expenses if required
GALERY of Alpine adventure
Experience the world from a bird’s-eye view.
From soaring over majestic mountain ranges to gliding above serene valleys, these images highlight the freedom and exhilaration of flying.
Level
Cross Country
HIMACHAL
STARTING MID OCTOBER
6 days
(2 sessions)
Concept himalayan PILGRIMAGE
Flying in Bir in October/November is fantastic. The weather is reliable and provides very consistent flying conditions for XC. Motivated pilots can fly more than 25 hrs. in a week! The proximity of high terrain (the famous Back) offers an incredible area to play with good safety, as you are never far from the Flats and the civilization. Pilots of any level can enjoy…. from novice XC to big distance or high altitude flying and Bivouac, from cloud surfing in front over the flats, to cruise at 3000 m along the Dauladhar Range and for some climb up in the back to see the great 5000 icy peaks. Bir-Billing offers it all.
FLYING SITE bIR-BILLING
On the middle of the paddy field and between the old Thea plantation, the village of Bir is divided in two with Bir Khas Indian village at the top and Bir Chogan, Tibetan colony, close to the huge, nevertheless busy landing field.
With an open view to the west, the village regroup various world food restaurants and pilot friendly guest houses and hotels, all along one main road (and a few arteries). By foot or by taxi, you can move easily in the village.
Food is nearly available on a 20 hrs. basis in Bir and there are plenty of things to do and to visit. Afternoon can be hot at the landing and night can be pretty fresh.!
OBJECTIVE
– Weather analysis, optimizing your line
– Thermaling and adapting your pace
– Reading the terrain and contouring efficiently, increase your speed
– High altitude climb and mental management.
– Introduction to top landing technics
For Who
Beginner to confirmed XC pilots. Self-sufficient at Take-off and Landing
DATE
MID OCTOBER
DESTINATION
Bir Tibetan colony
PARTICIPANTS
Min : 3
MAX : 8
PRICE
1050€
Price Include
- Transportation
- Briefing / Debriefing
- Radio assistance in flight
- Bivouacs in refuges
Price do not include
- Air Plane tickets,
- Extra meals at restaurants and alcohol beverages
- Retrieves on the cross
- Insurances for flying, you need to be fully covered by your pilot licensed and make sure you also have a proper repatriation insurance as most part of insurances often covers the accident but not the repatriation in your country of origin.
GALERY of HIMALAYAN PILGRIMAGE
Experience the world from a bird’s-eye view.
From soaring over majestic mountain ranges to gliding above serene valleys, these images highlight the freedom and exhilaration of flying.
Level
BEGINNER TO EXPERT
DUNE
DU PYLA
END OF MAY
BEGIN OF JUNE
6
days
Concept PYLA SESSION
Dedicated to understand and controlling most flying situations (if you can master the Dune….it’s fantastic grounding for all types of flying).
3/4 hours effective per day.
The first hours are dedicated to the safety positions, actions and maneuvers that you should know in strong wind and, the basics to self-empty your glider of sand, which are elementary to enjoy this week plenty.
Different Take off styles. Stall and stop-fly methods; kite-fly your wing; barefoot; spin it; pull up cobra and others tricks. There is so much you can learn on sand.
Then, the rest is just coming; First a little XC on close ridge soaring, wing-overs, close curves, touches, tips touch and spin landing for the most experienced.
FLYING SITE PYLA SESSION
3km North to South
616m Large and 104m hight
55 millions m² of sand
Progress of 5m per years
6000 years old
A 5/20° slope angle perfect to fly
DATE
25 MAY TO 05 JUNE
DESTINATION
ARCACHON
PARTICIPANTS
Min : 3
MAX : 8
PRICE
600€ COURSE
or 100€/day
OBJECTIVE
– Technical progression, controlling all axels, use the energy, safety procedures
– Low speed, second flight regime, Parachute mode, flying your trailing edge
– Controlling your weight shift movement, and the precision of your curves (not bodily!!!)
– Playing with the terrain and contouring efficiently and adapting your flying mode
For Who
Beginner to confirmed XC pilots. Self-sufficient at Take-off and Landing.
Join me anytime within the dates for a minimum of 3 days session.
Price Include
Daily brief and debrief
Air to Air guidance
Price do not include
- Air Plane tickets and transportation to site
- Camping fees
- Insurances for flying, you need to be fully covered by your pilot license in France and make sure you also have a proper repatriation insurance as most part of insurances often covers the accident but not the repatriation in your country of origin.
GALERY of PYLA SESSION
Experience the world from a bird’s-eye view.
From soaring over majestic mountain ranges to gliding above serene valleys, these images highlight the freedom and exhilaration of flying.
Level
Cross Country
Millau
france
BEGIN OF JULY
6
days
Concept MILLAU XC CLINIC
Paragliding in Millau offers a very large choice of flying. From cross country to ridge-soaring and un-stoppable restitution…. This area has a great terrain, full ridges orientated to main wind direction and all at gliding distances from each other. The lift can go up to 3500 AMSL most afternoons in summer. Although the XC is technical here, it’s current to fly 100 kms, and the 250 kms mark is up to come.
Go and return, Triangle, or straight line, it’s all good here.
Dedicated to XC flights and distance,
We will warm up with easy “local tour”, Aller-retour! (go and return) and triangle type flights. On a good day, we can fly far and have possibilities to go over 150 Kms…Typical flat land style flying with middle high tablelands and gorges make the view incredible. Possibilities recreational flight in the evening.
We often fly with a bit of wind, it gives great possibilities for distances. There is also an Hours drive away to more options in case of strong conditions. We cover all options.
FLYING SITE MILLAU XC CLINIC
This is the land of blue rivers and gorges with beautiful cliffs cutting to some massive flat high-altitude lime stone table lands. The town of Millau over seen by the striking Viaduct at the junction of Tarn and Dourbie rivers offers lots of restaurants, activities and fresh food. Twice weekly local markets and a wander in the old town or riverside during summer will immerse you in the typical culture.
Camp sites are on the river sides, close to the numerous landing sites and also to a regular shuttle service to the take-off.
DATE
06 JULY TO 11 JULY
DESTINATION
mILLAU
PARTICIPANTS
Min : 3
MAX : 7
PRICE
780€
OBJECTIVE
– Weather analysis, Read the terrain and choose your line well
– Thermaling and adapting your pace, visualizing the lift
– learn all about the inversion layers
– Be in phase with the rhythm of the day, Increase your speed
For Who
Beginner to confirmed XC pilots. Self-sufficient at Take-off and Landing
Price Include
- Transportation
- Radio assistance in flight
- Retrieves on the cross
Price do not include
- Air Plane tickets and transportation to site
- Hostel, guest house, and campsite fees
- Insurances for flying, you need to be fully covered by your pilot license in Franceand make sure you also have a proper repatriation insurance as most part of insurances often covers the accident but not the repatriation in your country of origin.
GALERY of Millau xC FLATLAND clinic
Experience the world from a bird’s-eye view.
From soaring over majestic mountain ranges to gliding above serene valleys, these images highlight the freedom and exhilaration of flying.
Contact Us
Just let me know if you feel it works for you !
- Millau - France
- +33 (0)7 66 19 31 44
- antoinebaba (@) gmail.com
- @tonyflybaba
- Antoine Laurens