Pierre-Alain Guillaume

france

I started paragliding in 2015 with the sole aim of flying back down mountains after climbing them. I quickly became hooked, especially loving that I could travel from peak to peak with no effort. I’ve always had a competitive streak, and in 2017 I naturally turned to XC competitions in France and abroad. Since 2024 I have been lucky enough to take part in a few World Cups with my trusty Diva 2. Since 2021, I have been teaching paragliding, in the Vercors and elsewhere. As well as paragliding, I still love playing with my other toys: bikes, skis, ice axes and climbing shoes in the mountains. My favourite flights are those where I compete against my friends, but also chilled autumn flights in the Alps. My plans are to continue doing XC competitions, get back into hike-and-fly comps and attempt a 300km triangle in the Alps with my Diva 2.

#Cross Country

• Age : 32
• Flying since : 2015
• Current kit : Diva 2
• Top sites : The Vercors, the east faces and deep into the range
• Gig : Army mountain instructor and paragliding instructor
• Activities : Alpinism, climbing, skiing, cross-country skiing, road cycling, mountain biking