Paragliding with Takamaka

Paragliding :
Above the volcanoes, 10 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, come and enjoy a unique experience : a paragliding flight from the summit of the Puy de Dôme !
You’ll be welcomed by our instructors at the summit of Puy de Dôme, France’s most famous volcano, after an ascent via the mule track(…)

Paragliding :
Above the volcanoes, 10 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, come and enjoy a unique experience : a paragliding flight from the summit of the Puy de Dôme !
You’ll be welcomed by our instructors at the summit of Puy de Dôme, France’s most famous volcano, after an ascent via the mule track (for the bravest) or the cogwheel train (for those who want to enjoy the 360-degree scenery).
There’s something for everyone, at every hour of the day : thrill-seeking, thrill-seeking, puys-admiring, free-spirited.
Our team of pilots, Fred, Xavier and Vincent, will be there to make sure you have a great time !
Now all you have to do is choose your flight : Discovery or Performance !
Make yourself comfortable, and let’s go !
FAQ : Paragliding first flights :
1) Are you afraid of heights ?
Rest assured, you can’t get vertigo when paragliding, because you’re not connected to the ground. It’s an astonishingly gentle sensation, as you see the landscape a little like in a photograph. As with flying, you may be a little scared at first, but there’s no sensation of vertigo.
2) Is paragliding a physical sport ?
No, paragliding is still a physical activity, but you’ll only have to take a few steps to get airborne.
3) How does paragliding take off ?
First of all, our instructor will explain the take-off instructions at the summit of the Puy de Dôme : all you have to do is walk and don’t stop. Then the glider starts to carry you gently into the air. You’ll never feel like you’re jumping or falling !
4) And in the air under the paraglider ?
Once you’re up in the air under the paraglider, all you have to do is sit back in your harness and let it carry you ! In the air, you’ll be sitting a bit like on a swing with a backrest.
Once you’re comfortable, enjoy your flight, and if you like, we can even let you fly for a while !
5) What about airsickness ?
In paragliding, very few people get airsick ! (around 5%).
These are people who are also very sensitive to seasickness or to the back of cars. In that case, take an open-air flight – no one gets sick for 20 minutes.
6) And the landing ?
You land gently on the landing area, standing up and passing over the reception chalet.
7) Why paragliding in Puy de Dôme ?
The Puy de Dôme paragliding site is one of the most famous in the world. You’ll fly over the Puy de Dôme, the Auvergne volcanoes and the Puy chain, a UNESCO World Heritage site !
It’s a magical site : a must if you want to discover paragliding !
8) I’m still hesitating…
Don’t hesitate, you just need to know if you want to do it or not !
Sign up for your paragliding flight in Clermont-Ferrand, it’s a unique and unforgettable experience you won’t soon forget ! ! !
On arrival : on D-day, 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time, present yourself at the top of the puy de dôme. You can either take the panoramic cogwheel train up to the top, or walk up the mule track.

Hot-air ballooning :
An extraordinary trip in a hot-air balloon over the Auvergne volcanoes.
The volcanoes, the puy de dôme and the lakes of the Auvergne are yours to discover from the air. You can choose to fly over the Auvergne chain of volcanoes, or over the Sancy massif !
An incredible hour’s flight over the wonders of the Chaine des Puys, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hot-air balloon flights are available all year round, weather permitting.
In total safety, supervised by our professional pilots, discover the beauty of unusual landscapes at different altitudes, and travel to another world in the footsteps of Jules Verne.