Saint-Leu Paraglider Field

Saint-Leu, RE 🇷🇪 Small Airport

ICAO

RE-0006

IATA

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Elevation

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Region

RE-SP

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: -21.15235° N, 55.27887° E

Continent: AF

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Traveler experiences at the Saint-Leu Paraglider Field (RE-0006) are overwhelmingly positive, with visitors consistently describing their paragliding adventures as unique, unforgettable, and breathtaking. The site is renowned for its exceptional flying conditions and the stunning aerial views it offers of Reunion Island's diverse landscapes.

What Travelers Love
  • Spectacular Panoramic Views: Flyers are consistently amazed by the impressive panoramic views of the west coast, the turquoise lagoon, coral reef, cane fields, ravines, and the vast Indian Ocean. The flight often takes participants over notable landmarks like the Botanical Conservatory and Kélonia, the Sea Turtles Observatory.
  • Opportunity to Spot Marine Life: Many travelers highlight the exciting chance to see turtles, dolphins, and even whales in season while flying over the lagoon.
  • Exceptional Flying Conditions: Reunion Island is celebrated for its outstanding paragliding conditions, boasting an average of 300 flying days per year, which can allow for extended flights.
  • Professional and Reassuring Instructors: Reviews frequently mention the professionalism and educational approach of the instructors, who often provide the option for participants to control the paraglider for a portion of the flight. This contributes to a sense of freedom and exhilaration.
  • Variety of Flight Experiences: There are different flight options available, varying in duration (from 15 minutes to an hour), altitude (from 800m at Colimaçons platform to 1500m in the tops of the Lifeboat St Leu), and intensity, including acrobatic flights.
  • Accessibility: Paragliding in Saint-Leu is accessible to a wide range of ages, including children from 4 years old and adults without an upper age limit, provided they can run a few steps for take-off.
Common Complaints
  • Weather Dependency: Flights are subject to weather conditions and may need to be rescheduled for safety, which is a common aspect of paragliding worldwide.
  • Early Morning Starts: To ensure the best flying conditions, participants are often advised to meet early in the morning, sometimes as early as 8:30 a.m.

Overall, visitors highly recommend paragliding in Saint-Leu for an unforgettable adventure. The experience focuses on the unique thrill of flight and the unparalleled natural beauty of Reunion Island seen from above. Given that this is a paraglider field, traditional terminal facilities, security wait times, and customs/immigration experiences are not applicable. Transportation involves shuttle services from a designated meeting point, often the Kelonia beach car park, to the take-off sites.

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