Red Bull X-Alps

Paragliding above the Streif in Austria. Photo: Marcus King

Destination: The Streif, Kitzbühel, Austria

Hike-and-fly the legendary downhill ski run on the Hahnenkamm above Kitzbühel, Austria
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Michi Maurer and Chrigel Maurer fly acro next to the Matterhorn. Photo: Andi Busslinger

Cross Country Issue 257: May / June 2025

We delve into the Red Bull X-Alps, the course, the kit and explore the new live tracking. Aside from that we ask “What if?” and much more.
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Maxime Pinot, European and World Paragliding Champion. Photos: Marcus King

Top of the Stack

Maxime Pinot is riding high as European, World and Superfinal champion but is still haunted by what happened in the Red Bull X-Alps 2023
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Tom de Dorlodot Red Bull X-Alps

Red Bull X-Alps 2025: Tom de Dorlodot withdraws

Tom de Dorlodot was due to take part in his tenth Red Bull X-Alps this summer but has reluctantly announced he is to withdraw from the race
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Red Bull X-Alps 2023 start

Red Bull X-Alps 2025: Route revealed

There is literally an X in the Red Bull X-Alps this year as the course loops through the Alps in a figure eight – and it's the longest ever
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Shane Tighe

On launch with: Shane Tighe

“I’ve got to change my tactics a bit.” Shane Tighe on life as an X-Alps rookie
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Damian Lacaze – Flying on the edge

Watch: Damian Lacaze – Flying on the edge

The story of Damian Lacaze's 2023 Red Bull X-Alps adventure in which he relives the highs and lows of the race in which he came second.
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Red Bull X-Alps 2025: All the rookies revealed 

Organisers of the Red Bull X-Alps have revealed the lineup for 2025's race. The field of 35 pilots is an even mix of veterans and rookies
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Red Bull X-Alps 2023 ©Adi Geisegger

Red Bull X-Alps 2025: Lineup Announced

Organisers of the 2025 Red Bull X-Alps have revealed the lineup of next year’s race – 35 pilots from 17 countries
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On Launch With: Max Loidl

Max Loidl tells Joanna Di Grigoli why there really is No Off Season
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