Les Ailes du Lac

Why choose Les Ailes Du Lac for your first paragliding experience? - A paragliding site with an international reputation for its aerology and extraordinary beauty. -First flights to suit everyone, in a breathtaking setting over the Lac de Serre-Ponçon. - A low-carbon impact activity. We meet you directly at our take-off area and rest at our departure point, no transport required before or after the flight. This is an ideal location for spectators, who can watch the take-offs and landings from close by. - A highly experienced team, 12 instructors, 224 years of combined professional experience! - Gift vouchers valid for two years. Because our activity is highly dependent on the weather and sometimes requires several postponements. - Guaranteed flight times: With the exceptional aerology of Saint Vincent les Forts, we guarantee our flight times. - The guarantee of having an available contact, no reseller, digital platform or other intermediary between you and us. - Our team offers you appointments seven months of the year. (from 15 April to 15 October) Our services: 10-minute introductory flight: Our introductory paragliding flight is perfect for those looking for a gentle first flight experience, with a limited duration and altitude. You will be accompanied by a qualified instructor who will guide you throughout the flight. After take-off, you'll fly over the village of Saint Vincent les Forts and its historic monuments, such as its fort and Vauban tower, before exploring the magnificent scenery of the Ubaye valley and Serre-Ponçon lake. The updrafts will gently carry you along the topography, offering breathtaking views from the sky. You'll usually be lucky enough to land right next to the take-off site, but if conditions don't allow it, you can land on the banks of the lake, where we'll come and collect you. Book your introductory paragliding flight with our professional instructors now for an unforgettable experience! Panoramic flight 20 minutes : Discover the joys of paragliding with our best-selling panoramic flight! You'll fly over the charming village of Saint Vincent les Forts, accompanied by an experienced pilot who will take full advantage of the air currents to give you an unforgettable experience. Weather permitting, you'll even be able to gain altitude and admire a breathtaking panorama of Lake Serre-Ponçon, the Dormillouse and Grand Morgon mountains, and the splendid landscapes of the Hautes Alpes and Haute Provence. Join us for an exceptional paragliding flight 45-minute scenic flight: Here, Mother Nature is king, and we make the most of the day's conditions to take you as far and as high as possible. Leaving Saint-Vincent les Forts, we can reach the Grand Morgon (2324m) to the north, crossing the lake to admire a unique mineral cirque. At the summit, you'll enjoy breathtaking 360° views over the Hautes-Alpes and Alpes de Haute-Provence, as well as the Durance and Ubaye valleys. By choosing another flight option, we can reach the top of the Montclar resort: Dormillouse (2500m) and its famous Vauban fort, between the Ubaye and Blanche valleys. With our aircraft, you can explore places inaccessible on foot and enjoy a unique experience Prestige Flight 2 h : The Prestige Flight is like an aerial trek through the majestic mountains of the Southern Alps, using paragliding as a means of getting from one mountain to another, from one valley to another. By analysing and making the most of updrafts, breezes and the day's wind, you'll cover great distances and enjoy a wide variety of landscapes in our region. You'll be cruising through the skies of the Hautes Alpes and Alpes de Haute Provence. The Holy Grail of our activity!