Haute Provence from the air - Provence Alpes Tourist Office

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Change your perspective!

Haute Provence from the air, a gift from heaven!

A land of flight, between mountains and light

Take to the skies and marvel at Haute Provence from the sky!
Whether you're a fan of new sensations or a lover of magnificent panoramas, air sports offer you a unique perspective on our landscapes between mountains, valleys and lavender fields.
In a paraglider or glider, Enjoy an unforgettable experience in the heart of a naturally spectacular region. Whether you're a curious visitor or a free-flying enthusiast, one thing is certain: after a flight over Haute Provence, you'll never look at the earth the same way again.

Paragliding in Haute-Provence

Imagine running a few steps along a sunny ridge, feeling the sail billow behind you, and suddenly your feet leave the ground.
Before your eyes, Haute Provence unfolds in all its splendor. No dizziness, just gentleness…

Flight over Digne les Bains

Nestled in the heart of the Alpes de Haute Provence, Digne-les-Bains is a dream destination for paragliding enthusiasts. Thanks to its generous climate, varied terrain, and renowned thermal winds, the region offers exceptional flying conditions for much of the year.
Here, we often take off in a t-shirt in the spring, to soar above the Bléone valley or the Cousson ridges... Flying in a paraglider above Digne-les-Bains also means rediscovering an exceptional region with a new perspective.
From the sky, the landscapes change dimension: the geological folds of the reliefs are revealed and the hilltop villages appear in a postcard setting.
And when you land? The sensations remain etched in your memory for a long time.

An experience open to all

You don't need to be an aeronautical expert to experience the joys of paragliding: tandem flights are accessible to everyone, and there's no age limit for getting started!
Accompanied by a qualified instructor, all you have to do is let yourself go...and enjoy!
On the program: a few thrills on demand, a lot of wonder, and the unique feeling of being free as a bird.

Sun Salutation…

“Fabrice, my instructor, is placing the paraglider canopy on the ground. We are at the summit of Andran, the famous paragliding launch site in Digne. The wind buffeting my ears, I let my eyes wander to the point where the carpet of green gently slides down and disappears from view. What lies below? What will I feel the moment my feet leave the stability of the ground? My heart opens to the sight of the pink and purple hues that lie below in the blue light of a new day that has not yet fully awakened. As the dazzling orange of the sun begins to make its way behind the mountains, we prepare to run into the breeze. With Fabrice pushing me forward, my heart beats faster and faster as we pick up speed, and then, before I know it, I am in the arms of the wind, floating safely above the town of Digne, comfortably cradled on the valley floor by the mountains. surroundings. You know all those times you tell yourself you'll wake up to admire a sunrise but you never manage to get out of bed? This is your chance to be a modern-day Icarus. Fly! Experience shared by Kim

Gliding

Gliding, or gliding, invites you to experience a gentle aerial immersion above a luminous and contrasting landscape. Here, the sky is a unique playground for glider enthusiasts, who come from all over the world to enjoy some of the best aerological conditions in Europe.
From the runways of Saint-Auban aerodrome, experienced pilots and the curious alike can discover the art of silent flight, in total harmony with the elements.
Far from the hustle and bustle, fly over plateaus, lakes and mountains, and let yourself be carried away by the magic of a pure and generous sky.

Haute Provence from the air — THIBAUT VERGOZ

The initiation flight, also called “Baptism of the air” allows you to discover the sensations of flying without an engine. Carried out in two-seater, the flight is carried out with a duly authorized pilot.

It's going well for me...

Immediate takeoff, fasten your seatbelts! Here I am, installed aboard the glider, I leave the ground, an indescribable sensation immediately comes to me, what freedom! I glide through the air. A silence and a rare delicacy. I literally plunge into the Pénitents des Mées, what a dizzying and fascinating face to face! Golden pyramids sculpted by erosion, the string of gigantic cliffs stretches for 1 km. The hooded monks do penance, stoic, petrified for three million years, what a sight! It is already time to come back down to earth with memories full in my head and a perpetual desire to return to swim among the clouds. Experience shared by Jeremy.