May/June

Where to go hang gliding and paragliding in May and June

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Gangtok, Sikkim. Photo: Parvin Singh

Himalayan Getaways: Gangtok, Sikkim

In the far northeast of India, bordering Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan, Sikkim is the jewel in the Himalaya’s crown
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Sirkot, Nepal. Photo: Andy Busslinger

Himalayan Getaways: Sirkot, Nepal

Get away from the crowds and stable air of Pokhara a couple of hours’ drive or so southwest. Sirkot has been developed by Babu Sunuwar, of Everest fame
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Ospedaletti, Italy. Photo: Michel Farrugia / frg-sport.com

Ospedaletti, Italy

The Italian seaside resort of Ospedaletti offers a little of la Dolce Vita just over the border from the French Riviera
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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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Skopska Crna Gora. Photo: Alek Pejoski

Macedonia Magic: Skopska Crna Gora

North of Macedonia's capital a good road climbs through beautiful beech forests before emerging on a grassy col on Skopska Crna Gora. Experienced paraglider pilots can take off from here.
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Prelip, Macedonia. Photo: Marcus King

Macedonia Magic: Prelip

Treskavec and the nearby site of Selechka sit on the hills on the opposite side of the Pelaginian Plain from KruŠevo
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