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Verti' Cham

Verti' Cham

10/25/2025

Paragliding competition with precision landings in  Hike and Fly format  in Chamonix. The goal is to be the fastest based on the sum of the 3 ascent times. The start is a "mass start", a time cut off set for the summits of the climbs. The timer is stopped at each climb arrival. Competitors make flights with acuracy landing at Bois du Bouchet, with penalty lapses assigned based on the accuracy result.

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Chamonix, France
Mixed
Speed
Wanderbird Salzburg

Wanderbird Salzburg

10/26/2025

One day Hike and Fly Race in Salzburg, Austria

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Salzburg, Austria
3 athlete categories
Non-FAI
Speed
UAE Hike and Fly Championship

UAE Hike and Fly Championship

11/3/2025 - 11/10/2025

Biannual 5 day Hike and Fly Competition across the UAE including Urban, Mountain and Desert Tasks.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2 athlete categories
Non-FAI
Speed
Wanderbird Tenancingo

Wanderbird Tenancingo

12/7/2025

A one day Hike and Fly Race in Tenancingo Mexico.

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Tenancingo, Mexico
3 athlete categories
Non-FAI
Speed

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