Paragliding tandem flight and paragliding school in Verbier.

   

First group basic courses in May 2026 (English and French)
Private basic course (2 people max.) during winter 2025/2026

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To fly without supervision in Switzerland, you must obtain a Swiss paragliding pilot's license issued by the FSVL/SHV (Swiss Paragliding Federation).

Pilot training in Switzerland is primarily intended for people residing in Switzerland or those planning to move there. While it is also possible for foreign pilots to train in Switzerland, recognition of Swiss training by other countries is not guaranteed and depends on the regulations in place in each country.

 

 

 

Training Structure

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1. Basic Course (3 to 4 days)

• Practice hill and inflation exercises

• Basic theory lessons

• Tandem flight for instructional purposes

• First solo flights

Objectives:
Learn the basics of inflation, wing control, takeoff and landing, as well as the initial safety rules during a tandem flights for instructional purposes.

A theory lesson is given before the first solo flight, supplemented by practical application in the simulator.

Basic course price (complete gear included): CHF 890

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2. Instruction flights, theory courses, and ground handling practice

•  Minimum 50 flights supervised by an instructor needed for the practical exam

• Flights conducted at at least 5 different pragliding sites

• Theory courses covering the 5 branches: Gear, aerodynamic, flight practice, meteorology, legislation

• Ground handling practice sessions, essential for safe and efficient progression

Prices:

• Price per flight: CHF 35 (with your own equipment)

• Rental of complete flight equipment : CHF 35

• Package of 10 flights + (choice of) 1 ground handling session or 1 theory course (1 branch): CHF 350

• Theory course (1 branch): CHF 50

• Ground handling practice course: CHF 50

 

3. Theory exam

• Theory test in the form of multiple-choice questions

• Subjects: meteorology, Aerodynamics, equipment, legislation and flight practice.

• The theoretical exam must be passed before taking the practical exam.

 

4. Practical Exam

• On-site assessment of flight skills

• Exam conducted by FSVL/SHV examiners

• Only after successfully passing the theory exam

 

Training prerequisites

• Minimum age 14 to begin training

• Minimum age 16 to take the practical exam

• Must be in good physical condition