July/August

Where to go hang gliding and paragliding in July and August

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Sicily. Photo: Ant Green

Island Hopping: Sicily

Ant Green sums up Sicily: "The scenery is picturesque, the food is delicious, and the flying is brilliant!"
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Sardinia. Photo: Ant Green

Island Hopping: Sardinia

The second biggest island in the Med the flying in Sardinia is diverse, with decent XC conditions inland
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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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Les Frêtes. Photo: Jérôme Maupoint

Annecy’s Secret Sites: Col des Frêtes

A one-hour walk from the Planfait launch will take you above the inversion and give you an amazing view of Annecy lake
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Pointe de Talamarche. Photo: Jérôme Maupoint

Annecy’s Secret Sites: Pointe de Talamarche

At 1,800m getting to Pointe de Talamarche involves a serious walk. It can be a simple hike-and-fly or the start-point for an XC adventure
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Entrevernes. Photo: Jérôme Maupoint

Annecy’s Secret Sites: Entrevernes

Across the valley from Col de la Forclaz, Entrevernes is an alternative morning take-off
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Duingt. Photo: Jérôme Maupoint

Annecy’s Secret Sites: Duingt

A beautiful spot to enjoy pure soaring in front of the lake, Duingt sits at 800m and faces north
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Bucaramanga. Photo: Ed Ewing

Guide to Bucaramanga, Colombia

Year-round flying in the heart of Colombia – perfect for new pilots who want airtime
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Madeira. Photo: Mario Eder / Nova

European-Winter Getaways: Madeira

Madeira is a rocky island outcrop, part of Portugal, known for its wine and warm, subtropical climate 
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Israel. Photo: Ira Yifa

European-Winter Getaways: Israel

Home and R&D playground of Apco Aviation, Israel promises more than 300 flyable days a year, a variety of landscapes, good food and a warm welcome
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