Alpina-Gleitschirmschule
The Alpina Paragliding School in Flums offers taster days and tandem flights over Lake Walen. Enthusiasts can experience the fascination of flying and make their first flight attempts. The flights offer impressive views of the Churfirsten.
Paragliding Taster Day
Experience your first feeling of taking off! On this taster day, you will be playfully introduced to the world of paragliding under professional supervision.
After a short briefing, you will make your first small hops on the training slope.
Short, fascinating flights are the highlight of the day.
This experience is also popular for groups.
Two-Day Taster Course
On the second day, you will continue training on the practice slope to perfect your take-off technique.
In the afternoon, after the theory session, you will enjoy your first high-altitude flight – either solo or in tandem, as you prefer.
Beware: Flying is addictive!
Information
Equipment: Provided by the paragliding school
Flight areas: Walensee region
Dates: Daily on request (weather dependent)
Bring: Hiking shoes and comfortable outdoor clothing
Insurance: Not required – paragliding is classified as a low-risk sport
Tandem Flights over Lake Walensee
Take off with one of our BAZL-certified tandem pilots and enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Walensee and the Churfirsten mountain range.
Just a few steps and you are airborne!
Take-offs are from gentle slopes,
Landings are soft on a meadow in the valley.
Good to Know
No prior knowledge required
Normal physical fitness is sufficient
No fear of heights necessary
All pilots are BAZL-certified
Maximum safety thanks to years of experience
No jumping from planes or cliffs
