Berry Parachutisme
Tandem Jump
Experience 30 seconds of freefall at over 200 km/h from 3,000 meters altitude.
Altitude
3,000 m
Freefall
~30 seconds
Canopy descent
~5 minutes
Jump location
Bourges or Nevers Aerodrome
Description
The tandem jump is the most accessible way to experience freefall. Attached to your instructor, you jump from 3,000 meters altitude and experience around 30 seconds of freefall at over 200 km/h, before a ~5-minute canopy flight back to the landing area.
Want to give it as a gift? Buy a tandem skydive gift card and the recipient books their jump online later. For a shared gift, start a skydive gift pool: everyone chips in from €5. Coming as a group (stag or hen party, team event)? Request a group skydive quote. Any questions before booking? Contact Berry Parachutisme.
Jump program
Welcome & admin
Registration, document signing and team introduction.
Jump presentation
Detailed explanation of the jump sequence, from boarding the aircraft to landing.
Safety briefing
Essential safety instructions and positions to adopt during the jump.
Preparation & boarding
Full gear-up with your instructor and board the aircraft.
Climb to altitude
Aircraft flight up to 3,000 meters above the jump zone.
Freefall
~30 seconds of pure sensation at over 200 km/h.
Canopy flight
~5 minutes of peaceful flight with panoramic views over Berry.
Back on solid ground
Smooth landing and debrief with your instructor.
Time to plan
Plan for a half-day on site. The jump depends on weather conditions — if cancelled, rescheduled at no extra cost.
Prerequisites
- Weight: between 40 kg and 90 kg (BMI < 30)
- Minimum age: 12 (full years)
- Medical certificate less than 3 months old required for minors and those over 70
- Written consent from both parents required for minors
Medical contraindications
Non-exhaustive list — if in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Recent accident (fracture, sprain, dislocation, bruising…)
- Lower and upper limb pathologies
- Cardiac pathologies
- Spinal column pathologies
- ENT pathologies
- Loss of consciousness / Epilepsy
- Scuba diving less than 48h before the jump
- Under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Pregnant women or women who recently gave birth
A medical certificate is required to practice the jump in case of a medical contraindication.
↓ Download the medical certificate templateTandem skydive FAQ
A tandem skydive costs €299 per person, including all taxes and the passenger's civil liability insurance. You can pay in full online or pay a €110 deposit, with the balance due on site on jump day. The Video (€110) and Video + Photo (€140) packages are extra, also including all taxes.
The minimum age is 12. Minors need written consent from both parents and a medical certificate issued within the last 3 months. The certificate is also required for people over 70.
You must weigh between 40 and 90 kg, with a BMI below 30. A medical certificate issued within the last 3 months is required if you have a specific health condition, or if you have given birth or had surgery in the last 6 months. Some conditions are contraindications: if in doubt, consult your doctor.
The jump takes place at Bourges or Nevers aerodrome. Plan for a half-day on site, as jumps do not run at fixed times. After the climb to 3,000 m, you experience around 30 seconds of freefall at over 200 km/h, followed by around 5 minutes under canopy.
The jump depends on weather conditions. If Berry Parachutisme cancels it because of the weather or for your safety, your booking remains valid for another date at no extra cost. You can also ask to reschedule up to 15 days before the planned date. If you wish to cancel before the planned date, cancellation and refund are only accepted with a medical certificate of contraindication.
Yes. Two options are offered when you book: the Video package, which films your jump, and the Video + Photo package, which adds photos of your experience. Their price is shown before payment.
Yes. You can bring as many loved ones as you like: family, friends or colleagues. They share the moment with you from the ground.
€299 incl. VAT
per person