The most beautiful memories of travel are often unforeseen events.
So, during a trip with friends, Marie-Christine and Denis in Valmorel, France, I experienced one of those moments that made me live an experience I had always dreamed of: making a bird flight above the trees between the mountains.
Marie-Christine and Denis, Parisians, are lovers of outdoor and mountain sports. From La Charmette, there is a breathtaking view of Valmorel and the surrounding mountains. In summer, you can see the paragliders slipping near the mountains to land at the bottom of the valley.
One morning we went to see them land. Denis asks me:
- Would you like a descent?
- Why not? I replied.
After a few exchanges with one of the paragliders who had just landed, he said to me:
- You can go with them, he is the chief instructor, you'll go down in tandem.
Time to take a deep breath, I was sitting in the box of the pickup truck to reach the starting top. I redid the course of 1 000 m of unevenness that we had done the day before hiking.
In a short time, I was hung in tandem with a paraglider, a few instructions for departure and arrival, and here we are floating over the mountains with the Mont-Blanc as a backdrop.
Hands free but armed with my camera, I strafed the landscape that unfolded before my eyes.
Unforgettable moments that the photos allow me to relive.
sixty-five? unbelievable ! awesome ! :D
Oh my oh MY! Paragliding?!? I've always dreamed of doing this. When I opened your article I didn't expect the gorgeous ariel photos would be from paragliding. Amazing. This has beem on my bucket list. Your post must be a sign. Merci beaucoup Monsieur Grandpere. 😊
Thanks!
You're very welcome
Incredible pictures my friend. I hope that I can do the same someday. I admire what you do :)
Lovely memories...thumbs up
You are a brave man, I hope I can grow a pair and do the same :) thanks for the inspiration. :)
What a wonderful experience. Those views are amazing. I'm not sure I would be so brave, so I am happy to see it while on land :)
Looks fantastic but also scary :D Is also on my lifetime to-do list =)
it's not scary at all - you just need to do the first step and then run-run-run
Those pictures are amazing! The hills, towns, and mountains are definitely a sight to see. I can imagine how nervous you were, I would be the same way lol. Thanks for sharing the great time :)
When do you start your own paragliding journey? I mean are you going to learn how to do this yourself?
I did it once, in tandem without course. He told me: at the start ... Run ... then at landing, run
I know and I can imagine because I'm paraglider
Thank you for the post!
WOW !! Awesome !!
these photo is your treasure.
fantastic memory~
thank you for sharing
Thank you, friend, for sharing this beautiful dream!
This is something I have always desired to do as well. Perhaps I shall try on or around my next birthday! You've encouraged me!
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Wow @grandpere, that is so cool that you went paragliding!
It's one of those things I am very looking forward to do one time, just haven't gotten around to it. That feeling of floating through the air, taking in the view: must be phenomenal.
Paragliding looks nerve wracking :O I have a fear of heights..
In this case, it is preferable to stay on the ground
Great shots! You are a man after my own heart! Adventure and life do not finish when we become seniors! We have even taken the Steemit plunge!!
Wow , it is never too late. Wonderful text wonderful photos.
wow . so exciting photos . i can feel im flying when look at your photos . that amazing ! thank for sharing .
It is amazing to see the adventure that the world beholds. Thanks for taking us with you
@maharudra, this post would be interesting for you
These are great photos , how was ur experience?
What great memories.
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Looks awesome!
Very nice and interesting
Those views would have been stunning indeed. Very nice post
I'm wish I wasn't scared of heights :( beautiful photos!
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Very nice & Adventure.
You are awesome sir... And you have good adventurous friends too ☺️
Amazing post and photos! It's great how age has not hindered your desire for adventure!
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Looks beautiful for sure.
Looks scary but same time exciting! Thanks for sharing. Nice shots of you up up in the air
Why not indeed!
I'm a bit scared of bungee jumping but I'd definitely do this!! Thanks for the share :)