Speed riding school Chamonix Mont Blanc

Our speed riding school awaits you !

When winter approaches, time comes to start thinking about speed riding and plan your rides in Chamonix. Skiing fast and flying close to the ground, as one with those manoeuvrable and fun little wings, speed flying is bound to become your new winter passion. The numerous ski resorts throughout the Chamonix valley are perfectly suited for it. Taking advantage of Lionel’s years of knowledge as a high mountain guide, you will be able to ride in an sublime environment of perfect snow and breathtaking vistas. We strive to offer you the best and will always welcome you with warmth, kindness and personalised attentions.

Any good off-piste skier is capable of speed riding

DISCOVERY DAY

Far from the daredevil clichés so common in extreme sports videos, speed riding in Chamonix is a playful and accessible sport.
You would like to know more and start riding yourself? Then this discover day is for you.

Available in group as well as private classes

Progression day

You master the fundamentals but aren’t quite autonomous.
While keeping the main goal in mind, which is to have fun, we will accompany you throughout your progression from brevet initial (beginning pilot certificate) to pilote confimé (confirmed pilot) certificate.

Available in group as well as private classes

Rates & Insurance Speed riding in Chamonix

Speed riding rates

Groups	180 € /per day
Groups of 3 to 5 riders (rate per pers.)	180 € /per day
Private classes	430 € /per day
1 to 2 riders	430 € /per day
3 riders	540 € /per day
Guide	700 € /per day
High mountain guide - 1 to 2 riders depending on the sector	700 € /per day

Insurance

The FFVL (Federation Française de Vol Libre) insurance covers speed riding activities

Insurance	7 € /per pers
1 day to 2 consecutive days
Insurance	50 € / per pers
3 days or more (depending on the choosen options), starting at

Insurance is to be subscribed to and paid for on the day of the class.
Paragliding pilots already covered by the FFVL paragliding insurance are not required to subscribe to any additional insurance

Setting up and preparation of your speed rides

We will plan, setup and prepare all your rides. In small groups of 3 to 5 participants, you can opt for a discover or progression day, depending on your experience level and what your goals are for the day.

You may prefer private classes? No problem. Your own private instructor will guide you from your first steps to your becoming a performance rider.

The « big must » here at our Chamonix school: high-mountain speed riding, where you’ll feel as if you own the mountain and all of its beauties.

What you'll need to start riding in Chamonix

Prerequisites : learning speed riding is accessible to any good skier familiar with all snow conditions. Knowing how to paraglide is not necessary; good skiing skills are much preferable.
You will need : sunglasses, your ski equipment (less the sticks), an Arva beacon should you own one, and enough to keep you well fed and hydrated.
We supply : wing, harness, helmet, radio, earphone and Arva (if you do not own one).
Are not included : ski lifts, ski equipment, insurance.

Snowboard is not suitable for speedriding

Schedule

From january there will be private courses anytime according to our instructors planning

First group course : january 15th and 16th 2022

The best time for speed riding courses is from January to March

Please contact us to plan your courses or to know all other winter courses dates

A typical day on the slopes " the discovery day "

Tour Balme station in the Chamonix valley.

9h15 - 9h30 : the group gathers at the base Charamillon’s cable-car. Insurance, registration and equipment are checked. Each participant is then provided with a wing, harness, radio, helmet, arva, …

Then it is up to the slopes where, after about 20 minutes of covering the basics, each student is off and away with his speed riding gear while still being guided over the radio by his instructor. From the get go, everyone gets in into the action and is able to enjoy those fun little wings that prove easy to handle (if one heedfully listens to the wing prep briefing that is !!!) . After a short lunch break, the group goes at it once more.

No formal theory classes. For Caroline, it is by doing something that one learns it the best. 16h00 signals the end of the class. Everyone is beat, but we all want to keep going ! This is such a blast … everyday packed with fun and excitement !

Speed riding school in Chamonix