Event Info

                                            
As always, the BGD Weightless remains true to its innovative concept of weight-based competition. We continue to challenge the norm of flying heavy by encouraging pilots to use lighter equipment. Our scoring system has been further refined to ensure a fair and exciting competition for all participants, regardless of their weight or wing size.

This year's event is perfect for pilots of all levels, from those who have just started venturing into cross-country flying to seasoned competitors looking for a unique challenge. The diverse terrain around Chabre offers something for everyone.

Location Details

                                            
As XCmag describes it - "Consistently brilliant flying weather, stunning routes over knife-edged ridges and limestone walls"

Chabre is an excellent location for organizing competitions. Our take-off area is large enough to accommodate 15-20 pilots ready for take-off simultaneously. We have two main landings, each the size of multiple football fields. One of these landings is conveniently located in the middle of our campsite, where the headquarters will be situated.

The Chabre area diverse paragliding opportunities. The mountains in the immediate vicinity range from approximately 1300 meters to 1600 meters, with the usual cloud base between 2000 and 3500 meters. This provides great potential for cross-country flying. A two-hour flight beneath the wing will take you to the main Alps, where the mountains are much larger and the views are breathtaking.

This area is a mix of mountains and relatively flat terrain, although the flats are not completely flat when you drive around the valley. However, they do appear flat when viewed from 3000m at the cloud base.

The area has wide valleys with not so much valley breeze on most days. There are vast fields for landings as far as the eye can see, ensuring relaxed flying with plenty of easy landing options within gliding distance.

The local aerology can be quite complex if you descend low, but it is generally forgiving, as there is not much valley flow or turbulence in most places. Don't worry, we have created a video explaining it.

Chabre's take-off faces southeast and sits at an altitude of 1336 meters. The ridge extends from east to west, starting at the town of Laragne-Montéglin and stretching for 15.8km.

Month of August tends to be the best time of the year to fly here, with wide, smooth yet still strong thermals with usually high cloud base and limited rainfall.

Organizers

                                            
Chabre Club, Camping de Monteglin, Flying Karlis Events, Bruce Goldsmith Design

Contacts

                                            
Organizer
Chabre Club
+33 769273484
info@chabreclub.fr

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