Thrills

Paragliding

Take off tandem above the lakes and ridges: the great aerial thrill, with local schools.

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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.