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RIO 2026

RIO 2026

Published on 14 May 2026 at 18:36

International Classic Car Meet, September 5 and 6, 2026, in Gruyère

Markings - Ballistic Emergency System

Markings - Ballistic Emergency System

Published on 14 May 2026 at 18:21 by Didier Kuttel

New markings have been added to indicate the presence of these systems containing explosives.

CSJ 2026 - New Champion

CSJ 2026 - New Champion

Published on 10 May 2026 at 20:40 by Didier Kuttel

The 2026 Swiss Junior Gliding Championship concluded after three great rounds, with Leon from Zweisimmen taking home the trophy!

2026 Swiss Junior Gliding Championship

2026 Swiss Junior Gliding Championship

Published on 6 May 2026 at 22:57 by Didier Kuttel

Starting Thursday, May 7, the Swiss Junior Gliding Championship will take place in Montricher for four days. Come visit us on-site.

The HB-3212 has been given a makeover!

The HB-3212 has been given a makeover!

Published on 5 May 2026 at 18:30 by Denis Martin

The HB-3212 has been completely re-gelcoated, and the cockpit interior has also been refurbished.

New License - Congratulations to Juan!

New License - Congratulations to Juan!

Published on 3 May 2026 at 09:16 by Didier Kuttel

Juan passed his practical exam today and is now starting his career as a pilot.
Congratulations to him!

First flight of the season

First flight of the season

Published on 8 March 2026 at 22:20 by Didier Kuttel

The season kicked off with an average day, but one that was perfectly flyable; it’s great to be back in the air even if it’s still quite chilly.

Setup Day

Setup Day

Published on 7 March 2026 at 22:26 by Didier Kuttel

The season kicks off as usual with the assembly of the machines, followed by a group meal.

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Discover gliding in Montricher with the Groupe Vaudois de Vol à Voile. Located at the foot of the Jura Mountains, our club offers introductory flights and passenger flights for a unique experience of freedom. Our flight school (CFVVM), certified by the FOCA, provides comprehensive training to help you obtain your glider pilot license (SPL). From basic training to cross-country or mountain flying, join a community of enthusiasts in the heart of the canton of Vaud. Open to the public every weekend from March to October.

Vaud Gliding Club of Montricher
1147 Montricher
021 864 56 87

We are open from the first Sunday in March through the last Sunday in October, every weekend and on holidays starting at 9:30 a.m.
Come visit us—admission is free.