THE BEST IN EUROPE?

Not only is Gréolières a great site for the experienced pilot, it is also totally accessible by the novice, with an easy take off and landing. But its greatest asset is the weather - with an amazing 342 flying days in 2003.

The view is also quite spectacular, down through the Gorge de Loup and beyond to the Mediterranean.

But that's just within sight of the hotel grounds (when on a busy day you can see a spread of brightly coloured sails set against the mountain and blue sky beyond) and between 15 minutes and just over an hour's drive there are a further 6 top class sites.

Cumulus, the school in Gréolières is run by Pierre who speaks good English - contact him on +33 (0) 4 93 38 25 92 or +33 (0) 6 14 76 07 00 (mobile) or by email; cumulus.cote.azur@wanadoo.fr

Gourdon

Col de Bleyne

This amazing location, just 20 minute's drive from Le Foulon, is also a popular spot for local rallies as well as a testing ground for many rally teams between races. On top of that it's one the best thermal sites in Europe.

Lachens

30 minutes drive from Gréolières.

St Andre les Alpes

An hour and a quarter by car, but well worth the extra effort. Has a reputation for experts only, but beginners are catered for.

The local school can be found at:
http://www.aerogliss.com

And further information can be found at Ozone:
http://www.flyozone.com/site_guide/standre.asp

Kennedy

Monaco

The Principality of Monaco is just an hour's drive from Le Foulon and is a well known paragliding site - most local schools can provide more information.