Parapente en Auvergne
A few steps on the summit of the puy de Dôme, and the sky opens up. The Chaîne des Puys right beneath you.
- ≈ 1h30 to 2h
- 1 to 20 participants
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Description
Picture the few steps that separate earth from sky, the wind inflating the wing behind you, and suddenly the ground drifting away beneath your feet with no sensation of falling, just a silent glide above the volcanoes of Auvergne. Tandem paragliding from the summit of the puy de Dôme is the aerial incentive near Clermont-Ferrand that delivers one of the region's most striking views, the UNESCO World Heritage Chaîne des Puys, seen from the air with a qualified instructor right beside you.
Take-off happens from the very summit of the puy de Dôme, the most famous volcano in France, just 10 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand. Once airborne, you settle comfortably into your harness, a bit like sitting in a swing with a backrest, and let the air currents carry you above the puys. The more adventurous can even take the controls for a moment and steer the wing under the instructor's supervision. Landing is gentle and upright, on the dedicated landing area, drifting over the welcome chalet as you come in.
Accessible to everyone with no specific fitness level required and no vertigo issues to worry about, paragliding welcomes up to 20 participants for a session lasting 1h30 to 2 hours in total. A genuinely unique shared experience, high above the Auvergne volcanoes, that stays in the memory long after the seminar is over.
- ≈ 1h30 to 2h
- 1 to 20 participants
📍 Location: Take-off from the summit of the puy de Dôme, 10 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand. Landing on the dedicated landing area at the foot of the volcano, drifting over the welcome chalet on the way in.
🚶 Access to the summit: On foot via the Chemin des Muletiers (for the more adventurous) or by rack railway for a 360-degree panoramic approach.
⏱️ Duration: Between 1h30 and 2 hours in total, including welcome, preparation and flight.
👥 Groups: Up to 20 people maximum. Every flight is tandem with a qualified instructor.
🗓️ Season: Not specified on the source page. To be completed based on actual availability and suitable weather conditions.
💪 Fitness level required: Minimal. A few steps are needed for take-off. No particular physical effort is required once in the air.
😵 Vertigo: Paragliding does not cause vertigo sensations because there is no connection to the ground. Take-off is smooth and gradual, with no feeling of jumping into the void.
🤢 Air sickness: Approximately 5% of participants are susceptible to air sickness (those who are also prone to seasickness or discomfort in cars). In this case, a short discovery flight is recommended as no one experiences sickness before 20 minutes in the air.
🎒 Equipment provided: All paragliding equipment is supplied by Takamaka Clermont instructors and their partners.
🎮 Pilot option: It is possible to take control of the wing for a moment during the flight, under the instructor's supervision.
⚠️ Information absent from the source page, to be completed before publication: recommended attire, maximum weight allowed, formal medical contra-indications, pricing.
How the activity works
Welcome at the summit of the puy de Dôme
Take-off
The flight above the volcanoes
Landing and return
Why choose Takamaka ?
The puy de Dôme paragliding site is one of the most renowned flying sites in France, and Takamaka Clermont knows every air current, every puy the wing passes over and every detail of the UNESCO-listed landscape that stretches below. This is not just any site: it is the aerial playground of a team that has been taking groups here for 7 years.
Every paragliding flight is conducted by state-qualified instructors in tandem, with all the safety standards and pedagogical care that entails. The FAQ our instructors have built up over the years addresses the real questions participants ask, about vertigo, air sickness, take-off, piloting, so that everyone boards the wing with confidence and comes back down with a smile.
Takamaka Clermont manages the entire experience end-to-end: coordinating flight slots for groups of up to 20, logistics for summit access and seamless integration into a broader seminar programme. You choose the date and the number of participants; we take care of everything else.
FAQ
Where does the activity take place?
The activity takes place at the summit of the Puy de Dôme, near Clermont-Ferrand. Participants will enjoy exceptional views over the Auvergne volcanoes and the Chaîne des Puys, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Do I need previous paragliding experience?
No experience is required. Participants are accompanied by professional instructors who explain the safety instructions and guide them throughout the experience.
Will I feel dizzy?
Paragliding generally does not create the same sensation as standing at a height because you are not directly connected to the ground. Once airborne, the feeling is usually smooth and comfortable, allowing you to focus on the scenery.
How can I reach the summit of the Puy de Dôme?
The summit can be reached on foot via the Chemin des Muletiers or by the rack railway, which also offers spectacular views during the journey.
What is the flight like?
Once airborne, you will be comfortably seated in your harness, similar to sitting in a chair with a backrest. You can simply relax and enjoy the flight and the panoramic views. Depending on the flight conditions, the pilot may also allow you to briefly take control of the paraglider. The landing is gentle and takes place standing up on the designated landing area.
