France

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Paragliding and hang gliding hit by coronavirus pandemic

Pilots asked to stop flying in France as paragliding and hang gliding competitions are suspended around the world.
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PWC 2019: Charles and Méryl win in France

French pilots Charles Cazaux and Méryl Delferrière won the first round of the Paragliding World Cup tour of 2019 on their country's home turf
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Masquerade at the Coupe Icare. Photo: Alain Doucé

45th Coupe Icare: 20-23 September 2018

The 45th Coupe Icare takes place 20-23 September 2018 and is expected to attract up to 100,000 spectators over the four-day long weekend
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Maxime Pinot wins 2018 edition of Bornes to Fly

Maxime Pinot won the 2018 edition of the Bornes to Fly, which took place over the weekend of 19-21 May 2018
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Sainte Victoire, France. Photo: Michel Farrugia / frg-sport.com

Saint Victoire, France

Inspiration for French artist Paul Cézanne, this imposing mountain is visible from the market town of Aix-en-Provence where he lived.
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Moustiers, France. Photo: Ant Green

Moustiers, France

The spectacular Gorges du Verdon should be on any visitor’s tick list
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La Colmiane, France. Photo: Charlie King

La Colmiane, France

La Colmiane allows pilots to get close to the big terrain of the Mercantour, legally
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Col de Bleine, France. Photo: Marcus King

Col de Bleyne, France

Many huge XC flights and plenty of large triangles have been flown from Col de Bleyne
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Gourdon, France. Photo: Marcus King

Gourdon, France

Gourdon is the home site of Ozone, BGD and SupAir's test teams. 20km from the sea it provides thermic conditions even when the hills behind are snowbound
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Le Semnoz. Photo: Jérôme Maupoint

Annecy’s Secret Sites: Semnoz

"For me, Semnoz is the natural doorway to the more remote territory of Les Bauges"
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