Air sports Pays De La Loire

Book here a free fall jump over Les Sables-d'Olonne in complete safety. A tandem jump with a professional skydiver who will guide you. Put on your equipment, then a 10 min briefing on the different steps and positions to adopt during your jump: getting in the plane, the freefall, the canopy part and the landing. At an altitude of 3,600 m, it's a real thrill... The door opens, and off you go for 50 seconds of free fall at 200 km/h! Unique sensations!

Experience the experience of a captain in a simulator reproducing the flight controls of the Boeing 737. A unique experience in a complete cockpit, an exact reproduction of the Boeing 737-800 New Generation, with a 180-degree view. All the instruments are reproduced, the navigation systems are functional: visitors discover the world of an airline pilot, by taking the controls, with a co-pilot instructor who masters the simulator's parameters. From 12 years old.

Ideally located between Nantes and Angers, the Aéro-Club d'Ancenis offers an adrenalin-filled flying experience. During your first flight, you can admire the magnificent Loire Valley and the picturesque Vioreau and Riaillé ponds from the air. In addition to these exhilarating flights, the aeroclub also offers comprehensive pilot training courses, for both airplanes and microlights. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or simply curious to discover the joys of flight, the Aéro-Club du Pays d'Ancenis will meet your expectations with professionalism and friendliness.

After the explanations and the instructions given by the driver you watch the inflation of the ball that will be yours, impressive show, then take a seat on board the nacelle for approximately one hour flight in the wind. After a take-off all carefully, you leave without specific directions. During the flight the pilot is in contact with the team on the ground that comes to welcome you to the landing. Once the envelope of the developed hot-air balloon, you can taste traditional "Toast of the Balloon Pilots" while sharing your impressions with your travelling companions. A certificate of flight is issued at every passenger. Then everybody sets off to get on board the vehicles.

Under the direction of Jean-Pierre Forest, who has two participations in the Tour de France in discipline, flights in U.L.M. are safe. Initiation, discovery flights, remorquage remorquage or even taken of sight, everything is possible: minute initiation flight or discovery flight on request.

A unique experience in communion with the sky... and with the splendors of the Saumur region's heritage as the winds blow overhead. Vineyards, castles, slate and waterways are revealed at dawn, in daylight or at sunset. In a shared gondola (up to 10 people) or on a private flight, allow between 1h30 and 3h to see, from a unique angle, the sun rise, shine and set over the countryside and rediscover superb landscapes. The team is always ready to adapt to your needs. It's an experience you won't soon forget.

Need an original and romantic gift idea? Damien Merceron and his son Thomas, French champion in 2014, offer first flights in a hot air balloon, over the Puy du Fou or the Marais Poitevin, and even the Sables d'Olonne. Experience the unforgettable sensations of a hot air balloon flight (1h). The flights take place in the morning at sunrise and in the evening 2 hours before sunset. Flight over the bocage and the Sèvre Nantaise or the Poitevin marshes. Graduation and snack after the flight. And stay overnight in one of the guest rooms.

Open all year round by appointment. The prices are very accessible for a discovery of a few minutes of flight. Many circuits are proposed including a flight over the Erdre, the most beautiful river in France according to François I (20 to 30 minutes), the Loire from the gates of Nantes to Ancenis passing by the castles (1 hour). Kapitaine ULM also offers its services from Saint-Brévin at the foot of the Saint-Nazaire bridge to fly over the Loire estuary, the beaches up to the island of Noirmoutier on one side and the salt marshes of Guérande on the other.

With a fleet of 9 aircraft, the flying club offers students and pilots the chance to use these machines every day of the week, including weekends. The clubhouse is also a convivial place where pilots can meet over a drink to share their aeronautical experience. The flying club offers a range of training courses for those wishing to learn to fly and obtain their pilot's license. Whether you're looking to pursue a career in aviation, or simply want to experience the thrill of flying, the aeroclub offers certificates/licenses to suit every level. What's more, for those looking for a unique experience, the aeroclub offers first flights in a plane near Nantes, over the city or the estuary.

The Cholet - Le Pontreau airfield is a civil airfield located 2 km north of Cholet in Maine-et-Loire. It is open to public air traffic and is used for leisure and tourism activities. The airfield is also known as Cholet Roland-Garros - Le Pontreau airfield. For aviation enthusiasts, the airfield is home to the AéroClub du Pontreau, an association of keen pilots offering discovery flights, flying lessons and the opportunity to take a pilot's license. The airfield also has a traditional restaurant called "Côté Piste" where visitors can enjoy a meal. The Cholet - Le Pontreau airfield is a dynamic place where aviation enthusiasts can enjoy a wide range of activities.

And if you took the height to observe the region? On board a helicopter you will certainly take the view. Héliberté is specialized in Air Tourism. Approved for the public transport of passengers, it covers the entire West and has 13 bases, one on the Côte d'Amour (in Pornichet). Its fleet consists mainly of Airbus helicopters. At the map, flights of 20 min, 35 min, 45 min and 1 hour above the guérandaise peninsula, the Loire Estuary, the Gulf of Morbihan and even the possibility of an initiation flight. It is also possible to carry out a tailor-made circuit. Héliberté also offers its services during events, weddings and links in business tourism. So ready to meet the challenge or to realize a child dream? Imminent take-off.

Do you like the thrill? Then this exercise will satisfy you. Bungee jump from the Coquilleau viaduct - next to La Châtaigneraie - over the water. Elastic Crocodile Bungee has 3 bungee jumping sites in France including this one. In a natural setting above the water, taste the exceptional sensations, dare the big bungee jump! You like it, you want more? The second jump, on the same day, is at a special rate. To know the dates of the jumps in 2022, consult the website. So, will you dare?

With over 11,000 jumps to his credit, you can put your trust in this professional. If you have any last-minute fears, the whole team will reassure you: they're tandem jump specialists in the Vendée. Before the jump, you'll have a briefing to explain how the jump will work, from getting into the plane, the position to adopt in the plane and once in the air, to the position to adopt for a good landing. At an altitude of 3500 m, it's time for the jump: a fall of around 35 seconds at a speed of 200 km/h.

Take to the skies from the gondola of a hot-air balloon and observe magnificent landscapes. Volabulle offers hot-air balloon flights over the Puy du Fou or the Marais Poitevin. Flights last on average between 45 minutes and 1 hour. The balloon covers a distance of between 10 and 40 km, depending on the wind speed (which must be moderate for the flight to be practicable). Early morning or evening flights are available, so you can watch the sunrise or sunset. The most beautiful images of the Vendée countryside under your feet.

Do you know what an autogyro is? It's a flying machine powered by a motor-driven propeller, similar to a helicopter. Departing from Luçon, aboard this gyrocopter, discover the beaches of southern Vendée, from l'Aiguillon-sur-Mer to la Tranche-sur-Mer, via l'île de Ré and La Rochelle. Alone on board with an experienced instructor, you'll even have the chance to take the controls and learn how to fly, as flying lessons are also available. You'll also be able to enjoy the magnificent scenery. A great gift idea, don't you think?

Anjou-Nantes Montgolfières has been offering, for more than 20 years, flights all year round, in complete safety. Take off and discover the Loire Valley and especially the Ancenis area from the sky, on board a hot air balloon! The spectacle of the Loire and its landscapes seen from the gondola is magical, the flight lasts 1 hour. Julien, the pilot, will make you discover his universe, from the inflation of the balloon to its folding at the end of the course! He will be happy to answer all your questions.