Sports and outdoors
Looking for thrills?
Lift off from the summit of the Puy de Dôme in a paraglider, a hang glider or aboard a microlight, and admire the views of the Chaîne des Puys. With its ideal wind conditions and mountainous terrain, Auvergne is the perfect playground for aerial sports.
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Thrills with your head in the clouds
The Chaîne des Puys has long been a playground for paragliders, pilots and tourists aboard hot-air balloons looking to admire this wild natural setting. With its high elevation facing the western winds, an aerial ballet unfolds before your eyes.
From atop its 1,465 m summit, the Puy de Dôme has become a favourite spot for paragliders from around the world. This sport is perfect for all kinds of thrill seekers: an extraordinary experience guaranteed