First Paragliding Experience in Saint-Leu, Reunion Island
Let your experienced pilot guide you on an unforgettable tandem paragliding flight above Saint-Leu on the island of La Réunion!
Practical information
Discover paragliding in Saint-Leu during this 15 to 20 minute tandem flight.
- Activity accessible to all, with pilots with 30 years' experience
- Possibility of taking control of the paraglider
- Possibility of performing acrobatics
Course of events
Please allow a total of 1 hour on site.
- Meet your guide at the landing area in Saint-Leu, on the beach behind the Kélonia farm (turtle farm).
- A driver will pick you up to take off with your instructor.
- Arrive on the heights of Saint-Leu, at an altitude of 800 metres.
- Safety and equipment briefing.
- Paragliding flight over Saint-Leu for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the conditions: you'll fly over the sugar cane fields and then the Mascarins botanical conservatory. You'll then play with the updrafts of the moment before reaching the landing zone. Just before landing on the beach, you'll go hunting for wild tortoises above the coral reef that borders the Kelonia lagoon.
- Land on the beach near the rendezvous point.
Activity requirements
You must not have any medical contraindications to taking part in this activity.
Closed shoes are compulsory for this activity.
Maximum weight: 115kg - 253lbs.
Special terms
Depending on the day's weather conditions, your flight may be rescheduled to take place in complete safety.
A confirmation SMS and/or e-mail is sent the day before, at around 4pm, after checking the latest weather report.
You can buy photos and videos of the activity for 20 euros on site.
There are no toilets or lockers, but you can leave your belongings in the shuttle bus, which will meet you on arrival.
A refreshment stand is available in the car park at the meeting point for accompanying persons who want to wait for their loved ones to arrive.
This activity is not accessible to people with disabilities.
Spoken languages:
French, EnglishIncluded
- Professional instructor
- Paragliding equipment (Niviuk and Advancelettes, Gin fuzz4 and Ozone Magnum sails) 4
- Shuttle to take-off site
- Free parking
Excluded
- Photos/videos (payable on site)
- Toilets
- Locker
Do not forget to bring
- Closed shoes
- Comfortable clothing adapted to the weather
- Windbreaker
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A must-visit spot for paragliding on La Réunion, Saint-Leu offers truly spectacular flying conditions over the “Intense Island”. Accompanied by a qualified instructor, you’ll enjoy this activity in complete safety, whatever your level. Paragliding in Saint-Leu is not only a wonderful introduction to the sport, but also a unique opportunity to admire sweeping aerial views of the island’s coastline and lush inland landscapes.
Open to everyone from the age of 5, this tandem flight is simple and accessible: before take-off, you’ll just need to run a few steps before experiencing your very first sensations of flight. During your paragliding experience in Saint-Leu, your instructor will handle the controls while you glide above sugar cane fields and the Conservatoire botanique des Mascarins. If conditions allow, you’ll make the most of the thermals to extend your time in the air and enjoy even more thrilling sensations. Just before landing on the beach, keep your eyes open—you may even spot wild turtles swimming beyond the coral reef that borders the Kélonia lagoon.
This tandem paragliding flight from Saint-Leu is perfect for a calm and memorable first experience. However, if you’re feeling confident, you may even take the controls for a moment or ask your instructor to add a few gentle aerobatic manoeuvres. There’s something for everyone—so don’t hesitate to book your flight today!