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Chabre Open. Photo: Martijn van Dijk

Guide to Laragne, France

The dry skies of Provence provide a free flying theatre of unparalleled quality
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Guide to Greolieres, France

Come to Gréolières in the sunny south of France, a little corner of the Maritime Alps with a protected microclimate and year-round flying
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Crossing on to the Aravis chain on the classic XC from Chamonix to Annecy. Photo: Bob Drury

Guide to Chamonix, France

Chamonix is one of the most dramatic and picturesque flying locations in Europe and the adventure sports capital of Europe
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Dune du Pyla. Photo: Tristan Shu

Guide to Dune du Pyla, France

A week on the dune will work wonders for your glider control
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Coupe Icare 2013: Celebrating 40 years

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Maxime Chiron, Annecy. Photo: Tristan Shu

Tristan Shu showcased in Cross Country 149

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Back to the Future: GIN Atlas, EN B, review

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Muddy shoes at the Bornes to Fly. Photo: Michel Farrugia

Up One More: The Bornes to Fly 2013

How hard can hike-and-fly really be? Andy Pag found out when he signed up to the three-day Bornes to Fly in Annecy, France earlier this year.
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On the Dune du Pyla. Photo: Tristan Shu

Tristan Shu on the Dune du Pyla

Who better to showcase the Dune du Pyla than Tristan Shu, one of the most exciting photographers in the sport of paragliding today.
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Bornes to Fly 2013: Martin Muller takes first place

Andy Pag reports from the Bornes to Fly, a three-day hike-and-fly race around Annecy
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