Flying Sites
Field notes on the world’s best paragliding sites: seasons, launches, landings and what to watch for.
Annecy & Talloires, France: the alpine classic
A pilot's overview of paragliding around Lake Annecy: launches, the Talloires landing field, seasons and what to know before you fly.
AsiaBir Billing, India: Himalayan flying and world cup heritage
Guide to Bir Billing, a Himalayan paragliding hub in Himachal Pradesh: season, launch and landing, safety notes and logistics.
Europe / AsiaÖlüdeniz & Babadağ, Turkey: flying above the Blue Lagoon
How the famous Babadağ launch works, when to fly it, and what to expect landing on Ölüdeniz beach.
AsiaBali (Timbis & Bukit), Indonesia: coastal cliff soaring
Paragliding on Bali's Bukit Peninsula: Timbis cliff launch, coastal soaring conditions, the dry season and safety notes.
North AmericaOwens Valley, California: big-air cross-country country
An introduction to flying the Owens Valley: why it is famous, the season, the hazards and the experience level it demands.
South AmericaRio de Janeiro, Brazil: Pedra Bonita to São Conrado beach
Flying from Pedra Bonita and Pico do Gávea in Rio: the beach landing, seasons and the rules for visiting pilots.
EuropeInterlaken, Switzerland: flying between two lakes
Paragliding around Interlaken and Beatenberg: the classic Swiss tandem hub, the landing meadow, seasons and foehn awareness.
EuropeBassano & Monte Grappa, Italy: the Veneto classic
Flying from Monte Grappa above Bassano del Grappa: a long-established Italian site with strong thermals and a large pilot community.
South AmericaRoldanillo, Colombia: tropical cross-country country
A guide to flying in Roldanillo, Valle del Cauca: tropical thermals, two dry seasons, hosted competitions and what visitors should know.
AsiaPokhara, Nepal: flying with the Annapurna range
Guide to paragliding from Sarangkot above Phewa Lake in Pokhara: best seasons, what to expect, and how to choose an operator.
OceaniaQueenstown, New Zealand: Southern Alps scenery
A guide to paragliding in Queenstown and Wanaka: seasons in the southern hemisphere, typical launches, weather and local rules.
South AmericaIquique, Chile: dune soaring on the Pacific
Flying the giant coastal dune and cliffs of Iquique in northern Chile: sea-breeze soaring, year-round conditions and tips for visiting pilots.