Paragliding: a new take-off site at Roc d’Orsay

Good news for paragliding and hang-gliding enthusiasts: Villars now boasts a brand-new take-off site at Roc d’Orsay – Les Myrtilles! An ideal spot to make the most of the thermals and enjoy multiple flights throughout the day.

Direct and easy access

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Located at nearly 2,000 metres above sea level, the Les Myrtilles site is accessible year-round via the Roc d’Orsay gondola. In just a few minutes from the centre of Villars, you’ll reach the summit and enjoy breathtaking views of the Dents du Midi, the Grand Muveran and the Mont Blanc massif before spreading your wing.

Perfect loops for enthusiasts

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This site offers an ideal layout for consecutive flights: pilots can land just above the lower gondola station, pack their wing, and head straight back up for another take-off. A great opportunity to complete multiple loops in a single day, whether for training, enjoyment, or simply taking in the views.

A project by Chablais Vol Libre

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Designed by the Chablais Vol Libre (CVL) club, this new site is the result of the commitment of a passionate and experienced community.
The CVL brings together 15 tandem pilots, 8 school instructors, and 60 certified pilots — a diverse group that doesn’t always agree with each other! It is precisely this diversity that makes the club so rich. Mentioning the CVL helps to remain inclusive while asserting its role as a key partner for future free-flight projects in the region.

An experience to enjoy all year round

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Whether in summer or winter, the Les Myrtilles site near Roc d’Orsay has become a new highlight for free-flight in the Alpes Vaudoises, offering mountain and thrill enthusiasts a fresh surge of excitement.

And when the gondolas are closed… Quickly reachable from Bex via the BVB or from Ollon with the TPC buses, the site also allows for prestige flights from the summits of Villars down to the plains.
The numerous hiking trails also offer wonderful opportunities for hike-and-fly adventures for enthusiasts.