Thrills
Photo: Pexels Paragliding
Take off tandem above the lakes and ridges: the great aerial thrill, with local schools.
Moderate
Carried by the slopes’ rising air, paragliding offers a unique view over the glacial lakes and high moorlands. The tandem first flight, with an instructor, needs no experience: a few steps and you’re airborne. Gérardmer, Markstein and the Ballon d’Alsace are among the massif’s renowned flying sites.
Tips & good to know
Tips & good to know
- Book with local schools (April to September).
- Flights depend on weather: keep a flexible date.
- Closed shoes and warm clothes advised.