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About Soaring Adventures

About Soaring Adventure - Glider flights around Annecy, Chamonix, Mont-Blanc

Gabriel Briffe

The Pilot Behind Soaring Adventures

I’ve been flying gliders since I was 15 years old — a passion that became my lifelong path. Trained as an aeronautical engineer, I’ve represented France at two world championships and have accumulated more than 6,000 flight hours, mainly in the Alps, the Pyrenees, and New Zealand’s Southern Alps, as an instructor.

But above all, what I love is:

Understanding

Exploring

Varying

Sharing

The Stemme S10-VT — a unique glider in the world

A Glider Like No Other

At Soaring Adventures, I offer sightseeing flights and advanced instruction on an exceptional motor glider: the Stemme S10-VT.

Equipped with a retractable propeller, this aircraft can climb above 6,000 meters and then switch to silent soaring with a glide ratio of 50 — like a true sailboat in the sky.

Only around 250 units exist worldwide, and very few are used for tourism. The combination of this rare glider, based in Savoie at the foot of the French Alps, and my extensive experience allows me to offer a high-quality, tailor-made flight experience.

Gabriel Briffe debout à côté de son planeur dans les Alpes
Le planeur Stemme S10-VT en vol dans le ciel des Alpes

Performance, autonomy, safety... and silence

The Stemme S10-VT in a Few Words

Customer Reviews

What They Say

My goal is to offer a truly personalized gliding experience, adapted to the wishes and expectations of every person I fly with. Here are a few testimonials from those who have shared the adventure, giving you a preview of what’s in store.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions Answered

Got questions? Here are the most frequent ones — and if you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out!

Flights are open to everyone from age 7 and up, with no specific physical condition required. You just need a desire to experience the sky in a peaceful and gentle way.
For high-altitude flights such as over Mont-Blanc, oxygen is available onboard.
If you have respiratory issues or a specific medical condition, feel free to let me know — I can adapt the flight altitude accordingly.

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