Kyrgyzstan
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Adventure Mode: Going XC in the wilds of Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is a mostly unexplored paragliding playground with high potential

8 December, 2025, by Léonard Siclon, adventure pilot 

With as many as 88 mountain ranges spread across the country and some peaks reaching more than 7,000m, Kyrgyzstan is a mostly unexplored paragliding playground with high potential. There are a lot of grassy slopes for take-off and landings, and good flying conditions with the possibility of 100km to 200km for good pilots in the main season. 

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