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Launch from Col de la Forclaz and hover above Lake Annecy on a tandem paragliding flight that climbs nearly 800 m. Expect clear alpine views, an experienced pilot, and a compact shuttle from Doussard.
Launch from Col de la Forclaz and hover above Lake Annecy on a tandem paragliding flight that climbs nearly 800 m. Expect clear alpine views, an experienced pilot, and a compact shuttle from Doussard.
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Operated by Annecy Takamaka · Doussard, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
You stand at the small Takamaka chalet in Doussard, laces tightened, wind tasting of alpine lake water. The shuttle hums up the road toward Col de la Forclaz and the slope opens: a bright sail waiting, mountains angling like pages. In a single motion the pilot inflates the wing and the earth drops away — Lake Annecy unfurls beneath you, villages shrinking to rooftops and the lake’s blue pulling your gaze toward the distant massif.
moderate.
1–1.5 hours (including shuttle and briefing).
Light cardiovascular fitness; able to run a few steps for launch and follow pilot instructions
The airborne portion is roughly 20–40 minutes depending on thermal conditions; the whole booking including shuttle and briefing is about 1–1.5 hours.
Operators often limit passengers to about 80 kg and advise against flying for pregnant people or those with serious heart conditions.
Yes — tandem flights pair you with a certified professional pilot and include a helmet and safety briefing.
Flights are canceled if conditions are unsafe; operators will notify you and, depending on policy, may offer rebooking or state that sales are final.
Lake Annecy sits in a glacial hollow formed during the last Ice Age; local villages evolved around freshwater fisheries and alpine dairy farming.
Pilots follow restricted routes and seasonal rules to avoid disturbing nesting birds; visitors are encouraged to minimize noise and pack out waste.
Annecy Takamaka operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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