Book - A History of Paragliding - Michel Ferrer

Discover the little-known and surprising history of paragliding, the young sport that has

has captivated tens of thousands of fans and conquered peaks and plains in less than

fifty years old.

From its official founding in 1978 in Mieussy, Savoie, spearheaded by a few

amateur skydiving pioneers, who made flights of more than 500 kilometers in the early days of

In the 2020s, paragliding has undergone rapid evolution. Technical innovations,

Daring adventurers and ever more spectacular new stunts have never stopped

to push the boundaries of a sport that has conquered the peaks and plains of every

continents in just a few decades.

Journalist and photographer Michel Ferrer, a passionate paraglider, recounts—

supported by previously unpublished illustrations and accounts—the story of an extraordinary life,

often unconventional, woven from risky experiments and dazzling successes.

As a committed player in this field, he helped launch and develop Aérial,

the special issue of *Vertical* magazine devoted to air sports, before becoming, during

For twelve years, editor-in-chief of *Parapente +*.

Strengths

- A definitive work; there are no competing books on the history of paragliding

- A sport that’s hugely popular among many enthusiasts: 34,000 licensed members of the

French Free Flight Federation (2022).

160 pages. Dimensions: 175 x 248 mm