Air’Ailes - École Parapente 2 Alpes teaches speed riding in winter from its reception point at Maison des 2 Alpes, near the Jandri Express. The school is run by qualified paragliding and skiing instructors with a specialist speed riding qualification.
The principle: with skis on your feet and a small wing above your head, you learn to alternate skiing on snow with short flights over suitable off-piste areas.
How does the introduction work?
The school offers introductory sessions and short courses as private lessons, with a maximum of 2 participants for certain options. Beginners must already be good skiers, at around class 3 level / ungroomed red piste.
A private lesson lasting around 2 hours 30 minutes costs €150 per person. Instruction and specialist speed riding equipment are provided; the ski pass and specialist FFVL insurance remain the participant's responsibility.
What to know before visiting
- reception: Maison des 2 Alpes / ESF, 4 place des 2 Alpes, 38860 Les Deux Alpes;
- winter activity, depending on snow, wind and flying conditions;
- a good skiing standard is essential before starting;
- private lessons, generally maximum 2 people;
- FFVL aviation third-party liability insurance is compulsory;
- ski lift pass not included;
- information and reservations by telephone all year;
- the school has an end-of-day reception desk within the ESF premises.
An extra touch
Air’Ailes brings together skiing and paragliding expertise within one team, precisely what speed riding requires. For a beginner, this combination is more relevant than ordinary off-piste ski guiding or a conventional paragliding flight.
Tip: if you only want to experience flying without learning to control the wing yourself, ask instead about an introductory winter paragliding flight. Speed riding already requires strong skiing skills and genuine technical training.
