Courses, activities & guides

Everything paragliding with Le Gypaète: courses, flying sites, gear guides and course dates in French-speaking Switzerland.

Welcome to Le Gypaète. Whether you want to take your first flight, earn your pilot licence, or simply find your bearings — it's all here, sorted by topic.

Formations

Paragliding pilot licenceFSVL paragliding pilot licence in Switzerland: practical exam requirements, online theory, practice quizzes and coaching all the way to flying solo.Learn more →

Matériel & atelier

Choosing your first paraglider wingWhich wing should you start on? EN A certification, all-up weight, harness, reserve, new vs used budget: a guide from an FSVL school.Learn more →

Guides & infos

How to get started in paraglidingDreaming of flying? The guide to starting paragliding in Switzerland: age, fitness, first step, cost and safety. Every question answered.Learn more →Course dates & calendarUpcoming dates for Le Gypaète's paragliding courses, intro camps and trips in Switzerland. Check the calendar and book your place.Learn more →

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