Paragliding places · 14

Greifenburg

Austrian Drautal site known for cross-country flights.

Kössen

Kaisergebirge XC and competition flying area.

Annecy town hub

Lake Annecy town — cycle path, swim spots, Forclaz flying nearby.

Focus

Lake + hills

Season

May–Oct

Access

TGV / Geneva

Annecy

Europe’s free-flight capital above a postcard alpine lake.

Chamonix valley flying

Alpine thermals and tandem flights under Mont Blanc.

Bassano del Grappa

Historic Italian free-flight site on the Prealps.

Meduno / Friuli flying

Italian Prealps free-flight area near Piancavallo.

Madeira coastal flying

Atlantic island ridge soaring with ocean landings.

Tolmin / Soča flying

Julian Alps launches above emerald valleys.

Famara (Lanzarote)

Canary Islands ridge soaring above lava cliffs.

La Croix-de-Coeur

A panoramic mountain pass connecting Verbier and La Tzoumaz, offering sweeping views and endless outdoor possibilities.

Altitude

2173m

Interlaken

Swiss adventure hub — tandem flights over lakes and Jungfrau.

Zermatt flying

High Alpine flights with Matterhorn backdrop.

Ölüdeniz

Coastal ridge soaring above the Blue Lagoon.