Gary from Radio Contact overcomes his fear for a Magic tandem skydive at Skydive Spa

Gary from Radio Contact overcomes his fear for a Magic moment: a tandem jump with Skydive Spa

Daring to leave solid ground to experience an unforgettable moment: Gary from Radio Contact rose to the challenge at Skydive Spa. Despite his fear, he took the leap with a tandem parachute jump over the Spa region, in the province of Liège. A powerful experience that inspires an escape in Wallonia, between thrills in the air, walks in the Fagne de Malchamps and relaxation at the Domaine des Thermes in Awans.

Gary from Radio Contact dares to try a tandem parachute jump in Spa

There are experiences that require stepping out of your comfort zone. For Gary, the tandem jump with Skydive Spa was one of them. Accepting the challenge despite his apprehension, then taking the plunge: that is what gives this adventure its personal dimension.

His jump highlights an activity to discover in Belgium for anyone dreaming of getting some height. Gary’s experience remains that of a challenge lived; the walks, hotel and restaurant presented below are Viziit suggestions for building your own stay.

How does a tandem jump at Skydive Spa work?

The center is located at the Spa-La Sauvenière airfield. A tandem jump is done with an instructor to whom the participant is attached by a harness. The support begins on the ground, with the briefing and preparation of the equipment.

After the plane ascent come the exit, free fall, then the parachute descent to landing. Each phase has its own rhythm: preparation, sensations and discovery of the landscape from the air. The instructor’s instructions guide the participant throughout the experience.

To organize your visit, plan for half a day on site. The reserved time corresponds to the arrival time, and weather conditions may cause a postponement. Check the participation conditions and the center’s guidelines before booking.

Discover how a tandem jump at Skydive Spa unfolds.

What can you do around Spa to extend the experience?

After the thrills of parachuting, the heights of Spa invite you to return to a gentler pace. The Domaine de Bérinzenne and the Fagne de Malchamps make it possible to combine panoramic views and walking in the same area, without multiplying stops.

These discoveries can also be planned for the following day. Keeping things flexible around the jump lets you enjoy the region without having to chain activities together at full speed.

The Bérinzenne tower: a panorama over the Fagne de Malchamps

Located on the Domaine de Bérinzenne in Spa, the Jean Valière panoramic tower offers another way to gain some height. This wooden observation tower opens up views over the Fagne de Malchamps and the Spa forest.

It is a stop to include in a walk starting from the estate. From the viewpoint, take time to observe the contrasts between the open spaces of the bog and the wooded areas: a discovery of the landscape that pairs well with an escape focused on wide-open spaces.

Walk the boardwalks of the Fagne de Malchamps

Starting from Bérinzenne, the Fagne de Malchamps can be explored on foot. Its heathland and peatland landscapes give the walk a different atmosphere from a classic forest stroll. The boardwalks make it possible to cross some wet areas while staying on the prepared path.

The estate notably offers the route SPA 15 – The Malchamps boardwalks, of 4,1 km. Other marked trails allow you to extend the discovery, including the Petite boucle de Malchamps of 5,1 km and the route via the Vecquée of 9,5 km.

Choose your route on the official map and stay on the permitted paths. The boardwalks are not accessible to strollers or to people with reduced mobility. Access to the bog and the tower may also be temporarily closed, notably during hunting season or in case of fire risk.

View the walks and access information for the Fagne de Malchamps.

Where to sleep to extend your stay? The Domaine des Thermes in Awans

To add a night to your escape, the Domaine des Thermes offers a stop in Awans, near Liège. Set in an old 18th-century farmhouse, it combines accommodation, wellness and dining. It is located in another part of the province from Spa: plan a journey to get to the establishment.

The hotel has seven rooms and suites with different atmospheres. Some categories include a duo whirlpool bath; choose your room according to the facilities you are looking for.

A wellness break at the Domaine des Thermes

The center features a heated indoor pool, saunas, a hammam, jacuzzis and relaxation areas. Treatments and massages complete the offer. The idea for your stay: reserve a real moment of relaxation, rather than adding an activity between two appointments.

An overnight stay on site lets you enjoy this stop at your own pace. For a treatment or massage, book a time slot with the establishment before your arrival.

The restaurant at Domaine des Thermes: a gourmet stop in Awans

The bar-restaurant of Domaine des Thermes welcomes visitors for a meal, a snack or a drink. Open to everyone, it can be accessed in street clothes or in a bathrobe, allowing you to extend a wellness moment around the table.

The cuisine highlights fresh products and a menu that changes with the seasons. Inside, the open fire contributes to the warm atmosphere; on fine days, the terrace in the farmhouse courtyard offers another way to enjoy the place. Reserve your table by phone to organize this stop.

Planning your getaway between Spa and Awans

• Tandem jump: Skydive Spa, Spa-La Sauvenière airfield, rue de la Sauvenière 122, 4900 Spa. Booking and conditions on skydivespa.be.
• Planning: keep half a day free for the jump and check the center’s weather guidance before traveling.
• Walk: Domaine de Bérinzenne, route de Bérinzenne 4, 4900 Spa. Check the walking map and any possible closures before setting off.
• Accommodation and wellness: Domaine des Thermes, rue Noël Heine 36, 4340 Awans. Plan the journey between Spa and Awans in your schedule.
• Restaurant: book with Domaine des Thermes at +32 4 250 13 01.
• Bookings: arrange the jump, room, treatments and table separately according to each establishment’s availability.

A weekend in the province of Liège between challenge, nature and relaxation

Gary from Radio Contact’s experience provides the starting point: dare to do a tandem jump with Skydive Spa to live your own Magic moment. To extend the adventure, devote another part of your stay to Bérinzenne and the Malchamps boardwalks, then head to Awans for a night at the Domaine des Thermes.

Over two days, adapt the order of the stops to the weather and your bookings. The pleasure comes from this variety: discovering Spa from the air, exploring its landscapes on foot and leaving time for a meal and a wellness break.