Discover the world's flying sites

Algodonales is one of Europe's most reliable year-round flying sites. The Sierra de Lijar launch works in several wind directions, with a huge, easy landing field right next to the village. Ideal for first thermals, ridge soaring and long cross-country flights over the Andalusian plains.

Flying over the turquoise lake of Annecy from Col de la Forclaz. Mellow morning air, strong afternoon thermals and a world-famous landing meadow at Doussard.

The Italian XC classic. Reliable thermals along the Valsugana, easy retrieval and a huge landing field make Bassano the ideal place for a first long cross-country flight.

A globally renowned Himalayan launch and competition destination with major cross-country potential.

A major Australian mountain flying base with strong thermal and cross-country opportunities.

One of the best-known Pyrenean flying centres, used for competitions and broad mountain cross-country routes.

An iconic high-Alpine flying area beneath Mont Blanc, known for dramatic mountain scenery and demanding conditions.

A major Pacific Northwest thermal and cross-country site above Lake Chelan.

Europe’s landmark dune-soaring location on the Atlantic coast, subject to local access rules.

A spectacular central Swiss mountain site with established launches above Engelberg.

A celebrated Alpine cross-country base beside the Aletsch Glacier with access to long valley routes.

A classic Canadian Rockies mountain launch known for long cross-country routes and competitions.

A historic Brazilian cross-country and competition destination flying from Pico da Ibituruna.

A well-known Alpine cross-country base in the upper Drava Valley with an established flying community.

High alpine flying between two lakes with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau as a backdrop. Beuzenberg and Amisbühl offer easy launches with serious mountain scenery.

A renowned Atacama coastal-desert destination with dune, ridge and thermal flying near the Pacific.

The Dominican Republic’s established mountain flying centre with tropical valley thermals.

India’s established western flying hub, popular for training, ridge soaring and seasonal thermals.

A renowned Julian Alps destination combining ridge, thermal and cross-country flying above the Soča Valley.

An established Alpine flying base near the Karawanks and Julian Alps with scenic valley routes.

A famous southern French thermal and cross-country centre with access to Alpine and flatland routes.

Dune soaring on the Danish west coast. Clean onshore wind, soft sand and long low passes make it a perfect ground handling and soaring playground.

A legendary Australian cross-country and competition site with launches for multiple wind directions.

Endless dune soaring along the Atlantic coast. Forgiving conditions, soft sand and kilometres of beach to fly back and forth.

A popular Italian foothill site offering ridge and thermal flying above the Friulian plain.

Atlantic cliffs, warm winter air and long soaring days. Mirleft mixes coastal soaring with small thermal flights and an unforgettable Moroccan landscape.

The broad mountain flying area above Bassano, internationally known for training, tandems and cross-country flying.

A classic Andalusian XC site with strong, well-organised thermals and long flatland glides. Best flown with a local who knows the triggers and the landing options downwind.

Launching from Babadağ high above the Blue Lagoon, Ölüdeniz combines big mountain air with a spectacular coastal landing. One of the most photographed flying sites in the world.

A legendary high-desert big-air cross-country arena between the Sierra Nevada and White Mountains.

A classic European cross-country and competition venue with expansive flatland and mountain routes.

A world-famous ridge-soaring and training area with north and south flying sides.

One of the world’s most recognised tandem and mountain flying destinations beneath the Annapurna range.

South Africa’s best-known thermal cross-country area, centred on the Olifants River Mountains.

Taiwan’s best-known inland paragliding area, with mountain launches and tropical valley thermals.

A renowned Southern Alps flying and tandem destination above the Queenstown basin.

An iconic city-and-coast flight from Pedra Bonita toward São Conrado beach.

Big, smooth thermals and long flatland cross-country flights over the Cauca valley. A winter escape for XC pilots and a favourite competition venue.

Historic Chartreuse flying site and home of the Coupe Icare free-flight gathering.

A tropical volcanic-island flying destination known for reliable coastal thermals and ocean views.

A recognised Japanese inland flying area with ridge and thermal conditions north of Tokyo.

An iconic urban coastal flying area with views over Cape Town, Table Bay and the Atlantic seaboard.

A popular Atlantic coastal soaring site with cliff launches overlooking the Bay of Biscay.

An iconic coastal ridge-soaring site south of Sydney with a long free-flight history.

Volcanic thermals, coastal soaring and reliable winter sunshine. From Ifonche high above the clouds down to Los Gigantes, Tenerife flies almost every day of the year.

A central Soča Valley launch area known for ridge connections and Alpine cross-country flights.

An historic Pacific coastal soaring site above the cliffs of La Jolla.

A globally recognised winter thermal and competition destination centred on El Peñón.

Coastal soaring on the Atlantic side of Andalusia. Smooth sea breeze, gentle dunes and long soaring hours make it a perfect place to build airtime and ground handling skills.

A high-mountain Swiss resort with scenic flying over the Val de Bagnes and demanding Alpine conditions.

A scenic Southern Alps mountain site overlooking Lake Wānaka with serious alpine terrain.

A major Austrian Alpine flying area around the Schmittenhöhe, with lake views and varied valley flying.