The Neuchâtel and Bernese Jura reveals panoramic flights facing Lake Neuchâtel, with the Alps as a backdrop. Well-oriented ridges, steady breezes and wide open spaces: it is an ideal terrain to vary the pleasures and to progress. Le Gypaète, an FSVL school, picks the best site of the day according to the weather and your level, from the first flight to the licence.
Our flying sites in the Jura and the Neuchâtel region
- Mauborget: a true balcony over Lake Neuchâtel and the Alps.
- La Robella (Val-de-Travers): reached by gondola, ideal for progressing.
- Tête de Ran: on the ridges of the Neuchâtel Jura, with a stunning view.
- Chaumont Nord: just above Neuchâtel, a stunning view over the town, its lake and the Bernese and Valais Alps.
- Le Suchet: one of the finest viewpoints of the Vaud Jura — you take off facing the Alps and the Swiss Plateau, for a 360° panorama.
- Roche Devant: a Jura take-off that widens our options depending on the air conditions.
- Corgémont: in the Saint-Imier valley, on the Bernese Jura side.
- Biel – Macolin: above the town, facing Lake Biel.
When to fly in the Jura?
The Jura is particularly well suited to ridge soaring in a steady breeze: the oriented ridges offer gentle conditions, perfect for learning and for long, peaceful flights. From spring to autumn, it is an excellent complement to our sites in the Chablais and Gruyère to vary the take-offs during your progression.
Tandem flight or training: who is it for?
A tandem flight is open to everyone, with no experience: you fly with an instructor, or you give a flight as a gift. To learn to fly on your own, the pilot licence course (from age 14) begins with an introductory course from CHF 250.
How does a flight work?
We meet at the agreed point, go up to the take-off (by gondola at La Robella, by car at Mauborget or Tête de Ran), then the instructor gives a full briefing: getting into the harness, your position and the take-off. A few steps and you are in the air, for 10 to 20 minutes of flight depending on the option, before a gentle landing. The region is easy to reach from Neuchâtel, Yverdon or the Val-de-Travers. Bring closed shoes and a jacket.
Why fly with Le Gypaète in the Jura?
The Jura is our favourite terrain for progressing when the breeze is steady: gentle conditions, welcoming ridges and panoramas over the lakes and the Alps. Our FSVL-certified instructors choose the best-oriented site of the day so that you fly for a long time and with confidence — from a first tandem flight to flying on your own.
Frequently asked questions — paragliding in the Jura and Neuchâtel
Where can I go paragliding in the Neuchâtel region?
The flagship sites are Mauborget, La Robella (Val-de-Travers) and Tête de Ran, with a magnificent view over Lake Neuchâtel and the Alps.
Is the Jura a good place to start?
Yes: the well-oriented ridges and steady breezes make it a gentle terrain, much appreciated for learning and for ridge soaring.
Do I need any experience?
None for a tandem flight. To fly on your own, the training guides you from the first flight to the licence.
What is the best season?
Mainly from spring to autumn, depending on the weather and the wind of the day.
Can I give a flight as a gift?
Yes: give a gift voucher for a tandem flight, valid in our flying regions.
How much does it cost?
See the prices page — introductory course from CHF 250 and the full training in detail.
Our courses
Contact the school to fly in the Neuchâtel region.