Individuals who wish to plan a vacation to the French Alps but aren't interested in skiing have another adventure travel activity to choose from. According to Paraglider.org, this European mountain range is home to some of the best locations in the world to paraglide.
While the Alps are fantastic in the winter, it is during the summer months that paragliders descend upon Europe, due to the moderate temperature and strong winds. Of course, the high altitudes that one can reach in this mountain range help to make it an attractive destination for vacationers interested in extreme adventure travel as well.
Paragliding in the Alps will afford one the opportunity to see the fantastic scenery the area is known for from an entirely different perspective. Individuals can choose to take a chair lift up to the launch site, though more athletic participants may enjoy hiking up the mountain instead. Either way, once adventurers reach the top, they can hit the ground running. Literally, because that's how paragliders get into the air.
Vacationers who are interested in visiting the Alps for the ultimate paragliding experience should remember that this sort of trip is best undertaken with a small group of adventure travelers.
The Alps aren't just for skiing
Posted on Thursday, June 9th, 2011
