PARAGLIDING SCHOOL IN ARIÈGE
Our tandem flights
From 4 years old
Up to 220 pounds
Video option possible
Discovery tandem flight
An unforgettable experience: A paragliding tandem flight in an exceptional natural setting.
Take to the skies for a superb aerial experience in the heart of Ariege.
Accompanied by a state-certified instructor, this flight, accessible to all, will make you appreciate the pleasure and the magic of a paragliding trip.
Each passenger leaves with a unique souvenir!
Maximum weight per passenger: 100 kg
Beyond that, consult us.
Options
- Video: Take home the images of your flight!
- Aerobatics: for adrenaline lovers
- Piloting: you feel the soul of a pilot
Prices
- From 90€ / passager
- Vidéo option : + 25€
- Aerobatic option : + 20€
- Piloting option : + 20€
Who's for?
From 13 years old a parental consent compulsory for minors.
Passenger's maximum wheight : 100 kg
Beyond 100 Kg, consult us
Where & when ?
- From April to October on one of our two flying sites :
- Prat d’Albis ( Foix, at 45min of Toulouse)
- Port de Lers (Vicdessos at 1h of Toulouse)
- Prat d’Albis ( Foix, at 45min of Toulouse)
Piloting tandem flight
After a full briefing, we will fly away for your first piloting experience. Throughout the flight, punctuated by small theoretical contributions, you will perform simple and fun maneuvers in complete safety with the advice and assistance of your instructor.
At the end of this flight, benefit from 5% on your elementary paragliding course.
Maximum weight per passenger: 100 kg
Beyond that, consult us.
Options
- Video: Take home the images of your flight!
- Aerobatics: for adrenaline lovers
Prices
- From 110€ / passager
- Vidéo option : + 25€
- Aerobatic option : + 20€
Who's for?
From 13 years old a parental consent compulsory for minors.
Passenger's maximum wheight : 100 kg
Beyond 100 Kg, consult us
Where & when ?
- From April to October on one of our two flying sites :
- Prat d’Albis ( Foix, at 45min of Toulouse)
- Port de Lers (Vicdessos at 1h of Toulouse)
- Prat d’Albis ( Foix, at 45min of Toulouse)
Aerobatic tandem flight
Thrill-seekers and adrenaline-seekers, this flight is for you!
To discover Aerobatics in complete safety, your instructor will perform a series of acrobatic maneuvers on the different flight axes.
Maximum weight per passenger: 85 kg
Beyond that, consult us.
Options
- Video: Take home the images of your flight!
- Piloting: you feel the soul of a pilot
Prices
- From 110€ / passager
- Vidéo option : + 25€
- Piloting option : + 20€
Who's for?
From 13 years old a parental consent compulsory for minors.
Passenger's maximum wheight : 100 kg
Beyond 100 Kg, consult us
Where & when ?
- From April to October on one of our two flying sites :
- Prat d’Albis ( Foix, at 45min of Toulouse)
- Port de Lers (Vicdessos at 1h of Toulouse)
- Prat d’Albis ( Foix, at 45min of Toulouse)
Kids tandem flight
Give your children an exceptional memory: A peaceful glide for in complete safety.
Accompanied by his instructor, your child will discover the magic of paragliding in a unique setting. Adapted equipment and experience with the little ones… our instructors are also dads!
You can accompany us on the take off and take pictures
Options
- Video: Take home the images of the flight!
Prices
- From 80€ / passager
- Vidéo option : + 25€
Who's for?
From 4 to 12 years old, with compulsory parental consent.
Where & when ?
- From April to October on one of our two flying sites :
- Prat d’Albis ( Foix, at 45min of Toulouse)
- Port de Lers (Vicdessos at 1h of Toulouse)
- Prat d’Albis ( Foix, at 45min of Toulouse)
Learn to fly in Ariège
Elementary pilot course
Prices
- 5 day course : 600 euros
Where & When ?
- From April to October on one of our two flying sites :
- Prat d’Albis ( Foix, at 45min of Toulouse)
- Port de Lers (Vicdessos at 1h of Toulouse)
- Prat d’Albis ( Foix, at 45min of Toulouse)
- In general, the courses start around 9 am on Mondays, depending on the weather conditions. The first days, dedicated to school and theory, the days generally last until 5 p.m. For the first autonomous flights, we work in the morning, when the conditions are calm and suitable for learning.
- We will systematically confirm to you the evening before between 7 and 9 p.m., by Text message, if the appointment is maintained. In the event of a weather cancellation we will set a new date together.
Who's for ?
From 12 years old.
Progression Packs
You want to continue to progress at your own pace: progression packs are the ideal solution to achieve this.
You come to fly whenever you want from Wednesday to Sunday. Each flight is then deducted from your logbook.
The exercises in flight will be adapted to the level of each one: (pitch, Roll, accelerator, big ears, 360 ° Cadenced, Flight regimes, dynamic flights and thermal flights ...
Briefing, theoretical contributions in relation to the exercise, safety and educational instructions as well as debriefing after your flight.
During the week and at weekends, our team of instructors is present all year round to assist you in your progress.
If you need a school slope session, you can use your flight log (2 flights counted for a session of about 2:30)
Packages for 5/10/15 flights supervised by our team of instructors.
Prices
- 5 Flights : 240€
- 10 Flights : 420€
- 15 Flights : 620€
Where and When ?
- From April to end of June and From September to end of October : Wednesday to Sunday
- From Jully to the end of August : Every day.
- Port de Lers (Near Vicdessos, at an hour from Toulouse). A fabulous place to fly during the summer.
- We will systematically confirm to you the evening before between 7 and 9 p.m., On the dedicated WhatsApp group, if the appointment is maintained. In the event of a weather cancellation we will set a new date together.
Who's for ?
If you haven't done your elementary paragliding course with Kymaya and/or haven't flown for a year. You MUST spend a day on the school slope to validate the technical and theoretical prerequisites. 3 flights will be deducted from your book for the slope day.
The Initial certificate pack
The Initial certificate attests to the competence to fly unaided in calm conditions on a familiar site and with suitable equipment. It is validated by your instructor and attests to the acquired practical skills and knowledge of theory up to the green level of progression. It is certified by the school director.
A 5-day elementary course (Theory and Practice until the first major flights), followed by a progression pack of 20 Flights between April and October (Radio Guidance with 2 monitors) and Preparation and the exam of the initial certificat
Prices
1350 euros
Where and When ?
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- From April to end of June and From September to end of October : Wednesday to Sunday
- From Jully to the end of August : Every day.
- Port de Lers (Near Vicdessos, at an hour from Toulouse). A fabulous place to fly during the summer.
- Port de Lers (Near Vicdessos, at an hour from Toulouse). A fabulous place to fly during the summer.
- We will systematically confirm to you the evening before between 7 and 9 p.m., On the dedicated WhatsApp group, if the appointment is maintained. In the event of a weather cancellation we will set a new date together.
Who's for ?
Everyone from 13 years old
Prepare for your theory exam
To validate the Theoretical part of the initial Pilot's Certificate, you must obtain a score of 15/20 when passing your exam. With our partner: Parapente360 (French) or BHPA (English) review your theory. Then practice with the MCQ Types, generated by the FFVL.
Flying exam
The practical exam is a demonstration flight that you will have to perform in front of your examiners in calm conditions without any assistance. The success criteria are: Take off and landing in complete safety as well as the successful completion of your flight plan and your approach to your reference site.
Discovery day
If you are curious about paragliding but not ready to take the Elementary course our 1 day introductory is a good option. The intro course covers everything you would learn on day one of the Elementary program.
In th morning we will cover equipment, launch techniques, pre-flight checks, ground handling and basic flying skills
In the afternoon you will fly with your instructor and pilot the tandem paraglider under his control (10 / 20 minutes)
At the end of the lesson if you would like to continue on with your training,
You can apply to a 4 or 5 days elementary course.
Options
- Video: Take home the images of your flight!
- Aerobatics: for adrenaline lovers
Prices
- 200 euros
- Aerobatic option : + 20€
- Video option : + 25€
Where & when ?
- From April to October (some Mondays and Tuesdays) on one of our two flying sites :
- Prat d’Albis ( Foix, at 45min of Toulouse)
- Port de Lers (Vicdessos at 1h of Toulouse)
- Prat d’Albis ( Foix, at 45min of Toulouse)
- We will systematically confirm to you the evening before between 7 and 9 p.m., by Text message, if the appointment is maintained. In the event of a weather cancellation we will set a new date together.
Paragliding school based in Ariège
(Pyrenees, Occitanie)
Kymaya has four state-certified instructors and a secretary available 7 days a week. The school is labeled by the FFVL (French hang gliding and paragliding association) and EFVL (French school of hang gliding and paragliding). Since 2015 Kymaya has been enriched with the Outdoor Quality Label of the Ariège department.
Discover
All year round, we offer tandem paragliding flights on our 2 flying sites: The Prat d’Albis (Near Foix at 1 hour from Toulouse) and the Port of Lers (Near Vicdessos , Massat, Tarascon and Ax-les-Thermes). Tandem flights are accessible to everyone from 4 years old. Different options are available: Children, Discovery, Aerobatic, … On each flight, we also have the possibility of filming over the magnificent Regional Natural Park of the Ariège Pyrenees. Your family and friends are welcome to discover the site and take pictures of your first take-off.
Learn to fly
From the beginning of spring to the end of autumn, our paragliding school trains you in Ariège from the Elementary course to the Initial pilot certificate licence. We are authorized to give you the practical and theoretical exams of the various pilot licenses. From ielementary to the initial pilot’s license, teaching and practice take place at the “Port de Lers”. For further progression to confirmed pilot’s license we can also offer flights to Prat d’Albis.
All our school equipment is brand new, of high quality and regularly checked. We mainly work with Dudek Paragliders, Flyneo, Gin, Advance . and Yaesu.You can ask our instructors if you wish to equip yourself with our second-hand certified equipment witch always is less than one year old (with full check report).
Travel
During the winter time, it is abroad that we invite you to continue your progression.
Every year we do organize paragliding courses in Morocco, India, Portugal and Bulgaria.
Those courses are accessible to anyone who has already completed an elementary course of 5 days with us. If you do not have your complete flight equipment, we can provide you with a school pack (harness, rescue, paraglider, helmet and radio).
The ideal Gift 🎁
For a Birthday, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Wedding, Christmas … Take advantage of our selection of gift cards to offer your loved ones a first flight in paragliding, a training course in Ariège, or even a course abroad. The gift card is processed automatically by our site, you will receive it in your mailbox or that of the chosen recipient. It remains valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. However, we can renew it for another year if the person for whom it is intended has not been able to use it in time.
Do not hesitate to contact us, by email or phone, if you need further information, we are at your disposal.
For the birthday of one of your friends, Mother’s Day / Father’s Day, Christmas or Valentine’s Day. Take advantage of our selection of gift cards to offer your loved ones a Tandem flight in Ariège.