Ciel Destination Découverte

Ready to discover Alsace from the skies? At Ciel Destination Découverte, we will meet you in Issenheim, halfway between Colmar and Mulhouse, to take flight in the skies of Haut-Rhin. Whether you are keen to take your first flight or are an altitude lover accustomed to ultralight flights, our passionate pilot will share his know-how and enthusiasm!

Proud of his experience, our qualified pilot offers you first flights and flights aboard different types of aircraft:

• Our helicopter baptisms: departing from Issenheim, fly over the Alsatian plain and take the aerial route known as the castles to the ruins of Eguisheim, where the remains of three sandstone castles are located . Combine thrills and impressive landscapes, full of history and culture, for an unforgettable experience
• Our autogyro ULM flights: a similar itinerary is available to you in an autogyro, an aircraft held in suspension by a propeller similar to that of a helicopter, but with a much narrower cabin. From Issenheim, fly over the neighboring reliefs and admire the castle panorama as far as Ribeauvillé.
• Our multi-axis ULM flights: departing from Soppe-le-Bas, further south, our third option offers you a panoramic view of the Hautes-Vosges and Jura mountains. The multi-axis ULM has a size close to that of a small plane, and will allow you to make a striking ascent and explore the Alsatian sky.
• Our combined autogyro and multi-axis ULM flights: for the undecided unable to choose between the two, or the real adventurers wishing to deepen their discovery. This formula consists of two successive flights, departing from our two different take-off sites, for twice as many sensations and memories!

Our pilot’s motto: at Ciel Destination Découverte, we are at your service! We are delighted to share with you our knowledge of local heritage, particularly appreciable from the skies. So what are you waiting for to take off and try another way to discover Alsace?

Come and have your first flight in a helicopter on the heights of Alsace! Ciel Destination Découverte awaits you in Issenheim, at the bottom of the Alsatian plain, for an unforgettable helicopter flight. Just 25 minutes from Colmar and Mulhouse, our takeoff site is the ideal place to gain height and enjoy the panorama of the Haut-Rhin.

Departing from the take-off point, located at the Saint-Georges farm, take off above the foothills of the Jura and the Hautes-Vosges. Beneath your feet is the Balloons des Vosges Regional Natural Park, an area for preserving wild nature. Depending on the length of the activity, a more or less long itinerary is planned, discovering the many treasures hidden in the far east of France.

Between the surrounding mountains and at the foot of the hills of the German border, stretches the Alsace plain, your playground for the next tens of minutes. Our pilot will take you on a hunt for the famous castles of Alsace, historic fortifications some of which have been erected since medieval times at this age-old crossing point between different kingdoms. Follow the guide and crisscross the sky between the ruins of the fortified castles of Eguisheim and those of Nideck, perched on an impressive cliff of volcanic rocks. On the menu, a perfect mixture between the thrills of a helicopter flight, and a discovery of local heritage treasures.

The flight is carried out with our approved pilot with more than 20 years of experience, who will be able to lead you with professionalism and safety. Before the flight, he will present the device to you as well as all the instructions to follow to guarantee a safe flight.

Come to Issenheim for a sensational helicopter experience!

Do you want to take your first flight in a microlight in an exceptional setting? Take off in the skies of Haut-Rhin aboard an ULM piloted by our expert pilot! Meet near Colmar, at one of our takeoff bases, for an unforgettable adventure with Ciel Destination Découverte.

Whether it's for the first time or you've already had the chance to fly in a microlight, the different itineraries that we offer are sure to appeal to you! Our guide, proud of his 20 years of experience, is able to offer you several flights aboard various aircraft, for each of which he has a specific approved pilot diploma:

• The ULM autogyro: an open aircraft suspended from a propeller reminiscent of a helicopter. Smaller and more maneuverable than its cousin the helicopter, the ULM autogyro provides unique sensations from our Issenheim takeoff site. The route traced by our team follows the course of the Alsace plain, in search of the numerous castles and fortified villages that dot its surface.
• The Multi-axis ULM: similar to a small plane, the so-called “multi-axis” ULM has a closed cabin and will allow you to fly high enough to compete with the foothills of the Jura unfolding in front of you. eyes. The flight departs from our secondary base, located in Soppe-le-Bas, in the southern part of Alsace. In the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park, contemplate the steep peaks silhouetted in the air from your cabin!
• The combined autogyro and multi-axis ULM flight: the perfect addition, the key to an unparalleled experience offering you successively the two flights detailed above. Adventurers of altitude, you will be amazed after these two flights! Explore the diversity of breathtaking landscapes characteristic of Alsace, from its large wild forests to its unique historical heritage.

Departing from Issenheim, Ciel Destination Découverte awaits you at the Saint-Georges farm, 25 minutes from Colmar and Mulhouse. Do you want to fly a multi-axis ULM or take advantage of a combined flight? We are waiting for you in Soppe-le-Bas, at a place called Breithling, about half an hour from Mulhouse.