Regional Guides

Lake Annecy is one of the Alps’ best-known free-flight destinations, with launches around Col de la Forclaz and Planfait overlooking the lake. The Bauges and Aravis ridges offer everything from scenic local soaring to ambitious cross-country flying; always check current conditions, local rules and site briefings before launch.

Interlaken lies between Lakes Thun and Brienz beneath the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Launches around Beatenberg and the wider Jungfrau region serve scenic valley flights and cross-country days throughout the Bernese Oberland; check local access, airspace and the day’s mountain conditions before flying.

The Fassa Dolomites are centred on renowned launches such as Col Rodella above Campitello and Belvedere above Canazei. High-alpine scenery and strong thermal days make the area a classic destination, while rapidly changing mountain weather, valley winds and busy flying sites call for a current local briefing.

Algodonales sits below the Sierra de Líjar, whose launches cover several wind directions and make this southern Spanish town a major free-flight hub. Its thermals attract training, local soaring, cross-country flying and competitions through much of the year; seek an up-to-date local briefing on launch choice and operating procedures.

Tolmin anchors the Soča Valley, where the Kobala launch opens onto the long southern ridges of the Julian Alps above the emerald river. The area is well known for thermal and cross-country flying, but valley winds, airspace and local procedures should all be checked as part of a current site briefing.