Paragliding in Cortina d’ Ampezzo, Belluno,
Veneto Italy
Montegrappa Trophy:
Annually at Easter time
Flying season:
June to October
Already since the '70s, Cortina d' Ampezzo was considered to be the most important flying area in Italy and Europe as well. The Italian Free Flight Federation was also founded here in 1976 when many clubs have started to operate many free flights at the same period.
Cortina is also hosting many and very important national and international competitions and championships such as the International German Open and the National Trofeo Montegrappa. After a short period when free flight was banned, Cortina returns to play an important role to the sport.
The flying season begins in June and it ends in October. Nearby, Val di Fassa is a well-known flight zone and it is regarded as the home place for free flying. Flying to the alpine sky gives you the unique opportunity to admire the incredible natural landscape while it offers you a breathtaking panorama!
Nice is the administrative capital of the Alps – Maritime department, the second largest city on the Mediterranean coast after Marseille and the fifth most populous city in France, situated in the southeast coast of France by the Mediterranean Sea. The Nice urban area extends beyond the administrative city limits. The mild Mediterranean climate and the natural beauty of Nice along with the big sporting activity came to attention of various types of athletes.
Experience a flight through the clouds, admiring Lake Garda from up in the sky: a unique sensation and not only for experts! Free-flying enjoys a great deal of success, in recent years, mainly in the Upper Garda - Monte Baldo vicinity. The possibility to take off from the West and the East part of Monte Baldo allows for an extremely safe flight.
Kalavrita is a small picturesque town, located in Achaia. It is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors both winter and summer months. The well-known ski resort, the amazing Cave of the Lakes and the beautiful pine forests are only some of the challenges in the region.
Lagos is a municipality in the Barlavento region, in Algarve, Portugal. The fresh air comes from the Atlantic ocean and the Bensafrim River. The old part of the city is like a castle, circled by the city walls, that were constructed during the 16th century. On a hill behind the fish market, you will find the church of St. Sebastian with a breathtaking view from up there.
County Cork is situated in the South-West Region of Ireland and is the largest of all Irish counties. The climate here, like the rest of Ireland, is classified as a maritime climate, usually with cool summers, mild winters and abundant rainfall. Cork enchants visitors with its beautiful landscapes, historic towns and magnificent coastline. In addition, it provides a number of sporting and leisure activities to perform and remember forever.
Mona Vale is a suburb in northern Sydney, at about 28 km/17 mi in the north of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Mona Vale beach stretches at about 1 km/1093.6 yd in between the broad rock platform that divides it from the Basin on the north side and the Warriewood beach, on the south side. This spot provides you with good facilities and a picnic area.
An old fashioned mean of transportation like snowmobile, it has became nowadays an exciting sport with lots of fans. In Dolomites area, especially in Cortina d ’Ampezzo, a well-known winter resort, snowmobiling is largely practiced for touring the mountains and the small valleys in a funny, stimulating and relaxing way.
The Dolomites mountain chain and its surroundings is just the ideal location for anyone to practice all kind of snow and ice activities. Ice climbing fans can find here an exceptional arena with countless options for practicing their preferred sport. In Corvara, no more than 20 km/12.4 mi from Cortina d' Ampezzo, there is one of the largest artificial installations in Europe.
Cortina d' Ampezzo has been since the 70' the most important flying area in Italy and Europe as well. The Free Flight Italian Federation has been founded on the spot in 1976, while many free flight clubs have started to operate in the same year.
Sharpen your blades and boards for the Battle ROJal 2017 and the 2nd QParks Tour Stop of the 2016/17 season, on the 7th of January, 2017. The Qparks is supporting the most talented of the young riders out there for seven years now and the “Battle ROjal” in Schöneben at Reschenpass, Italy has been a part of the Tour for the last six years.
Since 2010, the first and only one of its kind runway circuit for cars and kart on ice and/or snow is being operated in Parco Naturale di Cascatella, in Passo Brocòn, in Valsugana-Lagorai area, south-east of Trento, in north Italy. Each category has its own circuit.
Trentino - Alto Adige, in northern Italy, has recently become a point of attraction for the enthusiasts of hand gliding. The famous Dolomites di Brenta mountain group is a hot spot for flying, due to its plentiful peaks and slopes.
Snowmobiling seems to be the most comfortable way to enjoy the snow. It is a high-speed relaxing way to reach distant spots or shelters, in high altitude, just to have lunch or dinner there.
Snowshoeing is a new trend of the recent years in the winter resorts. Although snowshoeing is a very old technique for moving on the snow, the activity has been re-emerged as a funny, relaxing and easy way to discover snowy landscapes over the last years. Without requiring any kind of ability or training, snowshoeing can give you a sense of peace and serenity while exploring paths and routes, covered by clear fresh snow.
