France

Hans Petit montage. Photo: Jerome Maupoint

On Launch With: Hans Petit

Hans Petit holds the new Junior FAI Triangle world record for a a 301km flight from Col de l’Izoard, France – and he's just 18
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How to prepare to fly the Alps. Photo: Olivier Laugero

How to: Get ready to fly the Alps

"So, you're heading to the Alps this summer..." Joanna Di Grigoli has some old-school tips for modern times
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Paragliding near Lac d'Annecy, France

The Alps 101

The Alps offer unbeatable flying in incredible destinations – but where do you start if you’ve never been? We introduce the Alps for first-time visitors
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Annecy Sky Marshall

Paragliding PGHM to police Annecy skies

The PGHM, famed for their mountain rescue exploits in the Chamonix valley, are launching a new squad to police the skies above Annecy
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Allez Up Paragliding Gite in the south of France for sale. Photo: Dave Owen

For sale: paragliding gite in free-flight paradise

For sale: paragliding paradise. Fancy running a paragliding gite at the foot of one of France's most famous free-flight sites?
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Laurie Genovese in 2023 Red Bull X-Alps

New hike-and-fly event launched by Laurie Genovese

Former World Cup champion Laurie Genovese has announced details of a new hike-and-fly race where safety and inclusivity are the main focus
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Testivol de Pelvoux

Testivol de Pelvoux, France: 7-8 March 2026

For the second year in a row the Hautes-Alpes is to host the Testivol de Pelvoux, organised by Pollen Parapente.
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Paragliding and skiing in Annecy with Joanna Di Grigoli

Adventure Mode: Ski-and-fly off-season Annecy

Off-season is the ideal time to visit Annecy in France and explore a less crowded version of this paragliding mecca
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Guillaume Funck's latest brilliant film covers a five-day vol-biv from the Ecrins to Austria with an inspiring 4,000m cloudbase.

Watch: Guillaume Funck’s five-day Ecrins vol-biv

Guillaume Funck's latest brilliant film covers a five-day vol-biv from the Ecrins to Austria with an inspiring 4,000m cloudbase. "Insane!"
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Coupe Icare 2025. Photo: Alain Douce

Coupe Icare 2025: 16-21 September

The world's largest free-flight festival returns with a six-day long celebration of air sports at the Coupe Icare
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