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Hike and Fly Moravian Challenge

Hike and Fly Moravian Challenge

6/14/2024 - 6/15/2024

We have prepared a two day race for you in the Beskydy and White Carpathian Mountains. Depending on the current weather, we will choose from three possible routes in Moravia. All routes are over 100 km long and the time limit is 27 hours to complete the route using paragliding equipment and your own feet. A unique race awaits you, never before held in our territory.

cz
South Moravian Region, Czechia
2 athlete categories
Amatuer
Professional
FAI 2
Speed
Bornes to Fly

Bornes to Fly

5/9/2025 - 1/11/2025

The hike& fly paragliding competition from Annecy The Bornes To Fly is a race combining paragliding and hiking, in the tradition of the famous X-Alps. The pilots race in a three day event with two bivouacs in the wilderness. The course, from 100 to 250 kilometres is chosen by the Race Director to adapt to the weather conditions.

fr
Annecy, France
Amatuer
FAI 2
Speed
Cantal Air Tour

Cantal Air Tour

6/4/2025 - 6/6/2025

You like the mountains, hiking, paragliding and you want to take on a big challenge… The Cantal Air Tour is made for you. This competition designed on the basis of the X-ALPS invites you to measure yourself against the Cantal Massif.

fr
Le Claux, France
1 athlete category
Non-FAI
Speed
Fly Swiss Alps

Fly Swiss Alps

8/5/2025

Welcome to the 3rd Fly-SwissAlps in the Fiesch flying arena! Due to the large amount of positive feedback, we have decided to offer a real challenge for ambitious pilots in addition to the previous - slightly changed - CHALLENGE category!

ch
Fiesch, Switzerland
2
Amatuer
Profesional
Non FAI
Speed
B'Ailedonne X'plore

B'Ailedonne X'plore

8/14/2025 - 8/17/2025

Participants have 3 days to complete the course (150km to 250km) proposed by the organizers as quickly as possible. The playing field will extend into the Belledonne massif and the surrounding areas; Bauges, Beaufortain, Grand-Arc, Lauzière, Vanoise, Chartreuse. The B’Ailedonne X’plore forms race 4 of 5 in the French Hike and Fly Championship.

fr
Allevard, France
1
FAI 2
Speed
Flyback Frutigen

Flyback Frutigen

8/16/2025

The Hike and Fly Race in the heart of the Bernese Mountains. A paragliding event for all levels.

ch
Frutigen, Switzerland
3
Team
FAI 2
Speed
Vercofly

Vercofly

9/4/2025 - 9/7/2025

The race for the cabins! A real challenge linking 8 cabins in the Valais Alps, located in the Val d’Anniviers and the Val d’Hérens (Valais, Switzerland). The Vercofly is a demanding fly and hike competition, intended for beginner and experienced pilots, which combines paragliding and mountain hiking. All nights are spent in a cabin. The logistics for meals, supplies and sleeping are therefore ensured. A follower, although authorized, is not essential.Only 2 means of transport are permitted: your wing and/or your shoes .

ch
Chalais, Switzerland
2
Non FAI
Speed
X - Race 2026

X - Race 2026

5/13/2026 - 5/16/2026
at
Altaussee, Austria
3 athlete categories
Amatuer
Professional
FAI 2
Speed

XPLORE H and F Challenge 2026

5/22/2026 - 5/24/2026
si
Begunje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia
2 athlete categories
Amatuer
Professional
FAI 2
Speed
Jura Air Tour

Jura Air Tour

5/22/2026 - 5/25/2026
ch
Moutier, Switzerland
Amatuer
FAI 2
Points
Speed
Redbull X-Alps Challenger 2026

Redbull X-Alps Challenger 2026

5/28/2026 - 5/30/2026

The Red Bull X-Alps Challenger distils the essence of the world's most demanding adventure race into a focused three-day event, built to challenge, motivate, and develop the next wave of adventure athletes.

at
Mayrhofen, Austria
2 athlete categories
Non-FAI
Speed
Engelberg Cup

Engelberg Cup

5/30/2026
ch
Engelberg, Switzerland
2 athlete categories
Amatuer
Professional
FAI 2
Points

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