Testival

Koessen Paragliding Textival

Kössen Paragliding Testival 2026 kicks off

The legendary Austrian venue of Kössen is preparing to host its famous paragliding testival, which runs 4 to 7 June
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Destination Kössen

Destination: Kössen

They say that while paragliding may not have been invented in the Austrian village of Kössen, it’s where the sport grew and developed.
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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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Test flying paragliders at the Pelvoux Testival

Pick a wing and fly: Testivals 2026

We round up the best places to test-fly wings early in the season at this year's European weekend paragliding testivals
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Ground handling at the Stubai Cup 2022. Photo: Marcus King

Stubai Cup Paragliding Testival 2026 postponed

Organisers of the annual Stubai Cup testival have announced they are to postpone the 2026 event due to building works at the school.
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Aaron Durogati finds a gap in the clouds at the Stubai Cup 2025. Photo: Adi Geisegger

Stubai Cup 2025: Weather stops play

The weather was terrible but a fun atmosphere rescued this year's Stubai Cup – although the final day was cancelled
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Launching at the Stubai Cup in Austria, 2023. Photo: Charlie King

Stubai Cup 2025: event lowdown

Test fly new gliders and equipment at the Stubai Cup, which runs from 14-16 March in the Austrian village of Neustift
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Vallouise valley. Photo: Charlie King

New testival announced for the Ecrins

The spectacular Vallouise valley on the east side of the Ecrins national park in France will be home to a new testival in March
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Need to Know: Coupe Icare 2024

The flying festival that celebrates all things wonderful about free flight returns again to St Hilaire, running from 17-22 September
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Nova Italian tour

Nico Donini on Grand Tour of Italy

Nicola Donini is heading off on a flying tour of Italy in May and June as part of Nova testing weekends across the country
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