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the different kind of course we offer

Whether it is for discovering speedriding, becoming autonomous or to be guided on new spots, Les Arcs Speed Riding School offers different speed riding training course.

We organise 2 kinds of  speed riding training course

  • Collective courses in Les Arcs 
  • Private courses ( 1 to 4 pax) in Les Arcs, La Plagne or Val d ‘Isère.

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Speed riding discovery course

Curious ? you want to feel your first speedriding sensations ? Watch out! If you try, you’ll want more!

Speed riding Introductional course

3 or 5 days tuition to learn to speed ride by yourself.

Speed riding advanced course

You already practice speedriding? Update your technical skills and theoretical knowledges with us!

Speed riding private course in Les Arcs

Your private instructor in Les Arcs.

Speed riding private course in La Plagne

Your private instructor in La Plagne.

Speed riding private course in Val d’Isére

Your private instructor in Val d’Isére.

Speed Riding discovery course

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Curious ?

Do you want to feel your first speed riding sensations ?

You will ! In complete safety, during a discovery session !

The goal of this first session is to realize your first tracks and flights. You’ll be blown away !
Good feelings come really quickly, usually at the first go !
After a briefing with your instructor you will become autonomous with your equipment, you will experiment our first soft slopes (with no obstacle) to do your first inflating tests.

And as soon as your sail is above the head, your instructor will guide you through by radio and you’ll realize your first curves and first  speed riding flights. If you want to discover, this speed riding training course is made for you.

Half-day

120€ From 10 am until 1pm or from 1.15pm until 4.15 pm , we bet you’ll want more;) Book on-line

Full day

150€ From 10 am until 4 pm including a lunch break Book on line

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2 days speed riding discovery course

After having slept one night on what you will have learn on the first day, You’ll be surprised on what you manage to do on that second day! If you want to have time to discover the speedriding activity this speed riding training course is made for you.

It’s not unusual to fly at between 10 and 20m high at the end of the second day.

First day :

  • Discovering and handling the speed riding equipment, without skis then with skis on.
  • Learning about this new environment.
  • Session of piloted gliding on the school spot, to acquire the fundamental moves to shape the wing and to pilot on the ground.
  • Performing different curves and small take-off on the school spot.
  • Theoretical lesson useful to understand flight mechanisms and the air mass.
  • Debriefing

Second day :

  • Piloted gliding session on the school spot. Managing ground trajectories with various rhythms.
  • “aero-towed” gliding if fair winds.
  • First flights, analyze of the wings performances during a flight.
  • Management of the ground approach, landing and glide resumption.
  • Flying littles curves and performing small taking off on the school slope
  • Debriefing

2 days

270€ Book on-line

Jour en +

120€

 

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Speed riding beginner course

This is the first and most important stage of your learning. It’s made for beginners who are looking for a complete training in order to become autonomous speed riders . This formation lasts for 3 to 5 days (and you can ask for additional days). No need to have a previous flight experience. We bet you’ll be amazed of what you are able to do after such a course…

First day :

  • Discovering and handling the speedriding equipment, without skis then with skis on.
  • Learning about this new environment.
  • Session of piloted gliding on the school spot, to acquire the fundamental moves to shape the wing and to pilot on the ground.
  • Performing different curves and small take-off on the school spot.
  • Theoretical lesson useful to understand flight mechanisms and the air mass.
  • Debriefing

Second day :

  • Piloted gliding session on the school spot. Managing ground trajectories with various rhythms.
  • First little flights.
  • Management of the ground approach, landing and glide resumption.
  • Flying little curves and performing small taking off on the school slope.
  • Debriefing

Next days :

  • Return on the spot school to practice your skillss.
  • Control of the wing in the wind on the ground / inflating facing the glider.
  • Analyse of the spot, trajectories anticipation.
  • Realization of runs on various sites and learning of the techniques of piloting.
  • Change of  flight angle.
  • Change of sink rate, realization of runs with progressive decrease of the radio assistance / to manage your flight plan in autonomy.
  • Theoretical session to validate Initial Brevet.

3 days

390€ Book on-line

5 days

600€ Book on line

Jour en +

120€

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( – 10% for 5 pax group )

Speed riding advanced course

speed riding gift voucher

You already practice speed riding ?

You sometimes feel yourself a bit unsafe?

Update your technical and theoretical knowledges with us ! Your program is made to measure, with your instructor, in order to meet your expectations. Our objective : help you to push your skills forward with more pleasure and safety !

Practical content :

After an evaluation of your level, we will see different things :

  • Inflating technics to chose the most adapted to the wind and snow conditions.
  • All types of turns on snow. ( carved, drift, mixed )
  • Work on the low ground speeds.
  • Work on maximum glide rate position.
  • Work on grips of speed during flight.
  • Landing technics in a slope.
  • How to find new spot.

Theoretical content :

  • Analysis of a slope, choice of a line.
  • Basics of “nivology”, aerodynamics areology.
advanced-course

2 days

270€ Book on-line

3 days

390€ Book on-line

5 days

600€ Book on-line

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( – 10% If you bring your own equipment )

Private sessions

Thanks to this method, you will discover and learn speedriding with your own instructor.

You don’t have much time and want to optimize your training, you have others imperatives : family, work… or simply prefer private tuition. Wheter you’re alone or with a small group ( max 4), this kind of course is made for you.

The rhythm of the session(s) matches to your own rhythm!

  • This kind of course can be done in Les Arcs, La Plagne or Val d’Isère. We can also move further if you wish. ( Chamonix Courmayeur, Austria, please contact us directly for further trips )
  • From a discovery session to the most advanced tuition : The program of your speed riding private course depends on your level, goals, wishes and availabilities. It’s set at the beginning of your stay with your instructor.
  • No group inertia or rush. This allow us to rapidly change of spot if needed.
  • Video debriefing directly on the field.
  • The meeting will be at our office in Les Arcs or directly where you stay

One to one instruction is definitely the most efficient way to learn and improve!

Book or offer a private session in Les Arcs

Half day session Full day session

Book or offer a private session in La Plagne

Half-day session Full day session

Book or offer a private session in Val d’Isère

Half-day session full day session

Price for 1 or 2 persons

3 hours Half-day session : 340 € 6 hours

Full day session ( including a lunch break) :  440 €

Price for 3 or 4 persons

3 hours Half-day session : 390 € 6 hours

Full day session ( including a lunch break) :  540€

We offer this kind of course in Les Arcs, La Plagne or Val d’Isére.

For other destinations as Val Morel, the 3 vallées, Chamonix, Courmayeur, Les Diablerets… Thaks for contacting us directly for a personal quote. Contact us !

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    The training courses prices include : The whole equipment (wing, harness, helmet, dorsal protection and a VHF radio with earphones and an avalanche transceiver), 2 instructors (state-certified paragliding teachers and FFVL speedriding qualified and experienced teachers), and a maximum of 6 flying students for one instructor.

     

    In case of cancelletion from our part due to bad weather or other, we will refund you.

    In case of cancellation from your part less than 15 days before the copurse we keep your deposit.

    The training courses are scheduled each week during the whole winter season, they usually begin on Sundays. If this organisation does not suit you, do not hesitate to contact us and we will find an alternative together.

    In case of private course you can start when ever you want.

    In order to attend one of the speedriding school more than 2 days training course, you must purchase an aviation liability insurance for the practice of speedriding and be a member of the FFVL, the French free fight sports federation. If you don’t have one, we have authority to issue such a membership-insurance when you arrive. This will cost between 40 to 126 euros depending on the duration and options. You don(t need any medical certificate.

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