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Vercofly
The race for the cabins! A real challenge linking 8 cabins in the Valais Alps, located in the Val d’Anniviers and the Val d’Hérens (Valais, Switzerland). The Vercofly is a demanding fly and hike competition, intended for beginner and experienced pilots, which combines paragliding and mountain hiking. All nights are spent in a cabin. The logistics for meals, supplies and sleeping are therefore ensured. A follower, although authorized, is not essential.Only 2 means of transport are permitted: your wing and/or your shoes .
La Traver'ciel
3 day Hike and Fly competition between the Ecrins massif and Cerces massif with 2 nights in a hut.
Mont Blanc Air Tour
The purpose of the Mont-Blanc Air Tour is to bring pilots to complete the tour of the Mont-Blanc Massif by flying in the 3 border countries. Always with the use of various refuges as stopover points. The Race is no 5 of 5 in the French Hike and Fly Championships.
Biezen Flieger
The aim is to visit as many mountain restaurants (Bergbeizen) as possible within one day. You can either start in the Fun category or the Sport category. Sport category In the Sport category, you may only move on foot or with a paraglider and you must carry your paragliding equipment with you at all times. Fun category In this category, the mountain restaurants are visited on foot, by paraglider and with all public transport and mountain railways. Paragliding equipment must also be carried at all times.
Belli in Fly
The Belli in fly is a hike and fly competition with landing precision.It is organized in the south of Switzerland in the magnificent Ticino region. It is distinguished by its two categories “EXTREME” or “ADVENTURE” in order to meet all personal requirements.The main objective is to score the maximum number of points at the end of the race. Points are awarded based on the elevation gain and precision landings. 3 climbs and 3 flights are planned for this day. Not to mention a few Bonuses.
Wanderbird Kappl and See
1 day Hike and Fly in Kappl and See Austria
XRed Rocks
The Global Rescue XRedRocks is the premiere hike and fly race in North America, organized in a similar way to the Eigertour, Vercofly and DolomitiSuperfly- multi-day hike and fly events that take participants into magnificent mountains to see what they’re made of when we pare back free-flight to it’s most raw and exciting form. Travel is only allowed by wing or on foot. There are no supporters. It’s just you and the elements for 4 days!
Andalucía Hike and Fly Open
Two day Hike and Fly Competition in Adalucia Spain.
Millets Cup
A physical, technical and tactical challenge, which will be contested over a day in a vast playground. It is possible to participate in two categories. For the first category 'Endurance' a ranking will be established on the performance during the ascent and the precision during the flights. For the second category 'Discovery' which is without ranking.
Verti' Cham
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.
Wanderbird Salzburg
One day Hike and Fly Race in Salzburg, Austria
UAE Hike and Fly Championship
Biannual 5 day Hike and Fly Competition across the UAE including Urban, Mountain and Desert Tasks.
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