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There are dozens of flight spots around our base in the French Alps. World famous such as Col de la Forclaz (Annecy) and Saint Hilaire du Touvet (known from the Coupe Icare), and beautiful unknown gems such as the Dent du Chat, Chamoux Sur Gelon and Val Pelouse. Each site has its own character and its own details.
Together with your flight sizes you determine which place we are going to fly on. You view the cutting information, the aviation card, the notams, the weather forecast and together make a plan for the flying day. Every day on an adventure!
Of course there is guidance but the instructor is flying as a coach. Because for this internship your level is so high that you can do everything independently, from start to landing. Your license is not yet necessary but a good dose of self -confidence. Because who knows, you might be the last one who starts and you have to do it on your own! Or how about countries in an unknown area?
This Bergvliegen course is also for pilots with B2 or B3 license, and for first overland flights!
The learn goals of the Stekensafari Hang Gliding :
Program
On the first day you check your material yourself and there is a briefing on the landing site of Col du Sapenay. If you have arrived before and if you have your license, you can also fly that day. The first flying day we start on Col du Sapenay. There we check whether all participants at the entrance level: Start well and safely, fly and landings independently. If that succeeds for everyone and the goal landings are successful, then we can go on safari!
Every evening we discuss the flight plans for the next day. Early in the morning there is a short check and we leave for the chosen flight. There we make 1 or 2 flights and then we return to the campsite. If the weather is so bad that there is no flying anywhere, then we choose a different activity, from via Ferrata to wine tasting, it's all possible.
They are full days: count on being active from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. The fitter you are, the more you can fly! We regularly do food together; We cook a bit at the landing site, get a little on the road or make something together when you return to the campsite, while discussing the plan of the next day.
NB!
Ensure good travel insurance with accident and rescue coverage. Also think of cancellation insurance. You can do this internship up to 4 weeks before the start Annu learn . At later Annu learn you will not get a course fee. For more information, see our terms and conditions.
And especially before 2025: because of the Coupe Icare, we will move our base on 15 or 16 September to Sint Hilaire du Touvet. We then camp there at the campsite or at the top of the starting place with other delta pilots from all kinds of countries. There are no ordinary camping facilities, but it is a once in a lifetime experience! Prefer more comfort? You can also reserve a place at Camping Les Petites Roches or search for a holiday home in Sint Hilaire du Touvet.
Extend your vacation with the Coupe Icare !
Especially for 2025 we organize a great program around and during the Coupe Icare, the largest flying festival in the world. During the Safari you automatically participate in the supporting act. Do you want to stay for the entire festival afterwards? Then you can just stand your tent.
Participants in the safari receive a € 200 discount, because the first days overlap with the last days of the internship.
Option
- Do you not have your own flying material? Then rent a equipment at the school. Limited material is available so book on time!
- Combine the internship on Col du Sapenay with the Stekensafari and book with a discount. See the options at the top!
Green tip
Carpooling is fun and cheap and better for the environment. A month before the internship we put you in contact with the other participants so that you can make carpool appointments.
Maya de Best -
I went to France a few times with Heleen, and that was very cozy and learn Zaam.