How long is the drive from Lausanne to Flying Devil?

Approximately 70–75 km, about 60–70 minutes via the A1 motorway and mountain route. Carpooling from Lausanne on weekends is common.

What disciplines are available at Flying Devil?

Freefly, RW/formation, angle flying, general fun jumping, and wingsuit (check currency requirements with the DZ).

Licensed Skydivers
near Lausanne

Flying Devil on the Jura plateau serves all of Romandie — jump in French above Lac Léman with the Western Alps stretching to the horizon.

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~70 kmNearest DZ

4,000 mExit altitude

CHF 40–60Per solo jump

French spokenAt Flying Devil

Lausanne's Home Drop Zone

Lausanne skydivers have one of the most scenic drop zones in Switzerland on their doorstep. Flying Devil in Les Eplatures, ~70 km northeast via the A1 motorway, sits on the Jura plateau at around 1,000 m altitude with panoramic views spanning Lac Léman, the Vaud Alps, and the French pre-Alps beyond.

As the primary drop zone for all of French-speaking Switzerland, Flying Devil is where the Lausanne, Geneva, and Neuchâtel skydiving communities converge. Regular weekend operations, an active local jumping community, and instruction available in French and English make it the natural home DZ for Vaud-based licensed skydivers.

Foreign licences are accepted. Bring your logbook and licence card. A check-jump may be requested on your first visit if you've been off currency.

Visiting Licensed Skydivers — Quick Info

📍Nearest DZ: Flying Devil, Les Eplatures NE — ~70 km from Lausanne

🗣️Language: French primary, English available

💰Jump price: Approx. CHF 40–60 per solo jump (4,000 m)

🌊View: Lac Léman, Vaud Alps, Mont Blanc on clear days

🕐Season: April – October

👥Community: Lausanne, Geneva, and Neuchâtel skydivers all meet at Flying Devil

Nearest Drop Zone to Lausanne

The primary drop zone for Western Switzerland's licensed skydiving community.

Flying Devil — Les Eplatures NE

~70 km from LausanneFrench/English

Western Switzerland's dedicated drop zone, serving Lausanne, Geneva, and all of Romandie. French primary, English available. Fun jump days, community events, and welcoming atmosphere for visiting licensed jumpers. Views of Lac Léman and the Vaud Alps during freefall.

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Skydiving near Lausanne

4,000 mExit altitude

55 secAverage freefall

70 kmDistance to Flying Devil

200 km/hTerminal velocity

Licensed Skydivers near Lausanne — FAQ

From Lausanne, take the A1 motorway towards Yverdon-les-Bains, then north towards Neuchâtel and up to La Chaux-de-Fonds via the Col des Loges or La Vue-des-Alpes. The drive is approximately 70–75 km and takes about 60–70 minutes depending on traffic and the mountain route chosen. It's a well-known drive for the Lausanne skydiving community — carpooling from the Lausanne area is common on weekends.

Flying Devil supports freefly, RW/formation, angle flying, and general fun jumping. Wingsuit flying is available — check with the DZ for currency requirements. The Jura plateau exit area is well-suited to a range of disciplines. The landing area is on the aerodrome, providing good precision landing conditions for canopy pilots.

Flying Devil operates under Swiss Parachute Association regulations. A French FFVL licence is FAI-recognised and generally accepted — however, there may be specific administrative steps for non-Swiss licensed jumpers. Contacting Flying Devil directly before your first visit to confirm documentation requirements is strongly recommended.

Licensed Skydivers in Other Swiss Regions

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