Paragliding · Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Ossau Valley
How to choose
Two options, one operator, a 510 € gap. The tandem flight with Ascendance Parapente costs 80 € for 15 to 30 min in the air above Accous in the Pyrénées Atlantiques, no experience required. You launch, a certified pilot handles everything, you collect the rush. The intro course starts at 590 € and runs from a full day up to 5 days, covering ground school, launch technique and solo gliding progression. Choose the tandem if you want to feel the thermal lift over the Ossau Valley without commitment. Book the course if you want to pilot your own wing before the season ends in September.
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Tandem paragliding flight in Accous, Pyrénées Atlantiques
80 € for up to 30 min of tandem flight with a certified pilot, no experience needed and a 5/5 rating across 25 reviews.
Paragliding intro course in Accous, Pyrénées Atlantiques
The intro course runs up to 5 full days and puts you in command of your own glider over the Pyrénées Atlantiques by the end of the programme.
Frequently asked questions
What's the most intense moment of a paragliding flight?
Launch. The ground drops away in under three seconds and your feet leave the Pyrenean hillside before your brain fully registers it. Everything after that is pure glide.
Do you need to be fit to paraglide?
Both options are rated 'Everybody welcome', so no specific fitness level is required. You run a few steps on takeoff and your pilot does the rest for the tandem flight.
How high do you fly above the Ossau Valley?
Launch altitudes in the Accous area depend on the day's conditions and the pilot's choice of site. The operator will confirm the exact takeoff point at booking.
What's the rating for these tours?
Ascendance Parapente holds a 5/5 rating across 25 reviews, covering both the tandem flight and the intro course.
Which languages does the instructor speak?
Spanish, French and English. Both tours are available in all three languages with Ascendance Parapente.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7°C | 154.2 mm | Poor |
| February | 6.1°C | 139.7 mm | Possible |
| March | 6.4°C | 178.4 mm | Poor |
| April | 9.4°C | 189.6 mm | Poor |
| May | 12.4°C | 172 mm | Possible |
| June | 16.4°C | 144.8 mm | Good |
| July | 19.6°C | 74.4 mm | Good |
| August | 19.8°C | 59.2 mm | Good |
| September | 17.3°C | 99.6 mm | Good |
| October | 13°C | 153.6 mm | Possible |
| November | 8.4°C | 174.8 mm | Poor |
| December | 5.2°C | 92.5 mm | Possible |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear closed-toe shoes with ankle support and dress in layers, temperatures drop fast at launch altitude even in summer. Ascendance Parapente provides the harness and helmet for both the tandem and course formats.
Getting there
Both tours meet in Accous (64490): the tandem launches from rue de la Poste and the course from Chemin Esplate, roughly 25 km south of Oloron-Sainte-Marie via the D934.
See also
Paragliding elsewhere
Other activities in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Ossau Valley
Updated March 2026