Why not take off like a bird from the top of Monte San Guiliano on the border between the provinces of Pisa and Lucca and soar through the air on a tandem paraglide gazing at the spectacular view of the Tuscan landscape? Why not stay in a gorgeous holiday villa in Lucca or Pisa, many with breathtaking views of the colourful Tuscan countryside!
Your paragliding journey begins on this mountain top at a height of 550ft above sea level and from there you will swiftly sail through the skies in glorious motion. During ideal weather conditions you can expect that the tandem paraglide to rise as high as 2,400ft!
Believe it or not, this is one of the safest extreme air sports there is as all equipment has been rigorously tried and tested and is perfectly designed to fly like birds do; using thermal updrafts and winds to propel movement in different directions. This is truly an unforgettable experience that you’ll never forget!
Your paragliding journey begins on this mountain top at a height of 550ft above sea level and from there you will swiftly sail through the skies in glorious motion. During ideal weather conditions you can expect that the tandem paraglide to rise as high as 2,400ft!
Believe it or not, this is one of the safest extreme air sports there is as all equipment has been rigorously tried and tested and is perfectly designed to fly like birds do; using thermal updrafts and winds to propel movement in different directions. This is truly an unforgettable experience that you’ll never forget!
Another extreme air activity that uses the same technique is called gliding and can be experienced from a gliding school in Mugello. This involves a pilot flying an unpowered tandem aircraft called sailplanes or gliders that simply use natural air currents to determine its airborne course.
This exhilarating pastime originated in the 1920’s and has been growing rapidly in popularity ever since. You will be seated behind a highly experienced pilot where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the breathtaking sights of the sky, sea and stunning landscape of Tuscany.
This exhilarating pastime originated in the 1920’s and has been growing rapidly in popularity ever since. You will be seated behind a highly experienced pilot where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the breathtaking sights of the sky, sea and stunning landscape of Tuscany.
As this sport is heavily reliant on perfect weather conditions, you will only ever fly out on reasonably sunny days so be sure to bring a hat and sunglasses with you to protect you from the burning sun!
This is certainly not an opportunity to be missed during your holiday to Tuscany so book early to ensure you’ll reach new heights on your thrilling adventure!
Try another extreme air sport called hang gliding! The machinery used for this is a delta shaped wing with a metal frame underneath which trained pilots are fastened to.
They use their weight to change direction and steer safely in the air. There are some lessons available for this thrilling sport across Tuscany so go for it if you like experiencing a serious adrenaline rush!
This is one of several intriguing related articles about all of the extreme sports you can engage in during your exciting vacation here. Read through our other air, water, skiing and ground activities to help inspire the most magnificent escapade holiday you’ll ever have!
This is certainly not an opportunity to be missed during your holiday to Tuscany so book early to ensure you’ll reach new heights on your thrilling adventure!
Try another extreme air sport called hang gliding! The machinery used for this is a delta shaped wing with a metal frame underneath which trained pilots are fastened to.
They use their weight to change direction and steer safely in the air. There are some lessons available for this thrilling sport across Tuscany so go for it if you like experiencing a serious adrenaline rush!
This is one of several intriguing related articles about all of the extreme sports you can engage in during your exciting vacation here. Read through our other air, water, skiing and ground activities to help inspire the most magnificent escapade holiday you’ll ever have!
Photo credits
picture 1: Gobeirne / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Steve Foster / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Clément Bucco-Lechat / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Gobeirne / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Steve Foster / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Clément Bucco-Lechat / CC BY-SA 3.0
