NICE TO GENEVA
We will embark on an eight-day trip through the French Alps, visiting various take-offs as weather permits. Our journey will be facilitated by a van equipped with camping gear, retrieval, and shuttle services. We will pick you up at Nice airport and drop you off at Geneva airport, with all the activities in between contingent on the weather conditions.
Each day, we will assess the flying options available and choose the closest and most favorable location. We will fly as far as conditions allow, while our van follows us with all our camping gear. Upon landing, we will decide on our accommodation for the night and prepare for the next day’s flight. This trip offers a grand adventure, allowing us to maximize our flying experience and explore the stunning French Alps.
Our journey will begin in Nice, visiting take-offs such as Gourdon, Gréolières, and Col De Bleine. From there, we will head northbound, making stops at iconic paragliding take-offs like Saint-André-les-Alpes, Saint-Hilaire, Annecy, Le Grand-Bornand, and Chamonix. Throughout our expedition, we will continuously monitor the weather to ensure the best possible flying conditions. Accommodation will be arranged at campsites or hotels along our route.
Pilots will arrive on Saturday, allowing time to settle in before our adventure begins on Sunday. For eight days, spanning the entire week until the following Sunday, we will travel and fly from place to place. Our journey will conclude at Geneva airport, where you should have your return flight booked for the following Monday.
A Place to stay
As the name suggests, this adventure involves chasing weather to maximize flying opportunities. Consequently, we cannot determine our accommodation in advance. Instead, our decision will be made on a day-to-day basis. We will assess the weather conditions, and based on our evaluation, decide where to go next. This may involve wild camping, staying in campsites, booking hotels, or seeking accommodation through Airbnb or similar services if the forecast indicates heavy rain overnight.
Airport Pick up and Drop off
We will pick you up from Nice Airport. Please book your arrival flight to land in Nice around noon on Saturday 6th June.
After our adventure, we will drop you off at Geneva Airport. Book your return flight from Geneva in the late afternoon on Monday 8th July.
29th June - 8th July 2024
Price 1650 euros
Included in the fee – transportation and course fee.
Extra Expenses
The plan is to stay in campsites and/or hotels, depending on your preference. We will provide some camping cooking gear, but you can bring your own if you prefer.
Accommodation Costs
Camping: €10-25 per night
Hotels: Starting at around €50 per night
Hotel rooms can be shared among participants if desired.
Food Costs
A meal in a restaurant starts at around €20 (usually closer to €25-€45).
Dinners can be cooked together at a campsite with a barbecue, which makes for a nice social evening.
Cable cars and/or ski lifts.
If we go to a location where ski lifts or cable cars are available and they are the better or only option, the costs of using them are not included in the course fee.
FAQ
Q: What is a Grand Adventure?
A: The Grand Adventure is a 10-day paragliding trip that starts in Nice, France, and finishes in Geneva, Switzerland. It involves flying any paragliding site in France that the weather permits. Pilots bring their camping gear and sleep wherever possible based on the weather. The goal is to fly as much as possible from Nice to the Annecy area.
Q: Who is the Grand Adventure for?
A: The Grand Adventure is for paragliding pilots who can take-off and land independently and want to explore the French Alps. It is designed for those who want to fly as many different paragliding sites as possible and gain valuable airtime and experience in flying the French Alps.
Q: Do I need to hike the mountains?
A: Hiking the mountains is optional. Our van will follow the entire trip and will transport you to the take-off whenever possible. Ski lifts will be used when necessary. All of your camping gear will be stored in the van, so you won’t need to carry it with you during your flights.
Q: Where do I need to book my tickets to and from?
A: We will pick up all pilots from Nice airport and drop them off at Geneva Airport after the trip. Please book your arrival flights around noon and your return flights in the afternoon.
Please note!
This trip will involve a significant amount of driving in the van from one place to the next, as well as camping and wild camping. We will be finding places to sleep along the way based on the weather forecast. Please take this into consideration before signing up. If you prefer more comfort, our Progression Course may be more suitable for you.
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