XC – 15 to 20 June
XC1 Guiding Fees: £1050
Fees include XC guidance, Daily briefing & mountain transport.
XC1 Duration: 6 flying days
Join us in Tolmin, nestled in the Julian Alps, boasts breathtaking scenery, consistent thermals, and exceptional cross country flying opportunities. Its surrounding peaks and ridges make it a top choice for unforgettable alpine adventures.
A typical flying day begins with a launch from the beautifully maintained Kobala takeoff, which overlooks the stunning Soča Valley. During the flight, we will focus on refining ridge soaring techniques and mastering speed-to-fly strategies. These skills will be developed throughout the course and will enhance your XC flying and aid your competiton flying in the future.
You can fly into Ljubljana Airport and take a taxi directly to Tolmin. Alternatively, you can fly into Trieste Airport and arrange a taxi to Tolmin from there.
Tolmin is a charming small town offering a variety of accommodations, including hotels and Airbnbs within the town itself. For those who enjoy the outdoors, there are several campsites located just a 10-minute drive from the town center.
Kobala takeoff, perched 1052 meters above the picturesque Soča Valley, is a highly versatile launch site accommodating both easterly and westerly wind directions. Typically, we take off around noon to ensure the southerly slopes are fully heated, generating optimal thermals. This timing provides the perfect conditions for exhilarating out-and-return flights of up to 100 km. The valley has plenty of landing options.
There are 3 main ways to get to Bir:
1. Domestic flight from Delhi to Dharamshala and from there you can get a taxi to bir.
2. Overnight bus from Delhi -ISBT Kashmiri gate, which will take you directly to Bir.
3. Fly to Amritsar or Chandigarh and get a private car to Bir.
There are many lovely hostel, homestay and hotels in Bir.
Most of the places are on the Main Street of Bir or just 5 mins away.
We will be staying in a lovely hotel, if you would like to book the same let us know.
Takeoff in Bir is at 2400m ASL, It is ideal for all major wind directions.
Once you arrive at the takeoff, there is a very short walk up the hill to get to the best launch spot.
There we will have a briefing for the day and set a task for us to follow. After this, we will enjoy a wonderful day flying together.
There are 3 main ways to get to Bir:
1. Domestic flight from Delhi to Dharamshala and from there you can get a taxi to bir.
2. Overnight bus from Delhi -ISBT Kashmiri gate, which will take you directly to Bir.
3. Fly to Amritsar or Chandigarh and get a private car to Bir.
There are many lovely hostel, homestay and hotels in Bir.
Most of the places are on the Main Street of Bir or just 5 mins away.
We will be staying in a lovely hotel, if you would like to book the same let us know.
Takeoff in Bir is at 2400m ASL, It is ideal for all major wind directions.
Once you arrive at the takeoff, there is a very short walk up the hill to get to the best launch spot.
There we will have a briefing for the day and set a task for us to follow. After this, we will enjoy a wonderful day flying together.
Please be aware of your own physical and mental limits throughout the tour and on each flight. We aim to do a lot of flying and this can be tiring, especially in heat that you may not be used to, so please be realistic and fly within your comfort and skill levels, cut the flight plan early if you feel tired. We can always change our flight plan to suit what you feel happy dealing with.
We expect that you will arrive with a functional paraglider, harness, reserve parachute, helmet, radio and Vario/GPS.
The weather is nice and warm, good enough to fly in shorts, but it will be cold in the air & at cloud base so you will need a down jacket and gloves.
We provide flymaster trackers in Slovenia.
It is essential that you have travel insurance that covers you in respect of the following:
A typical route encompasses a 50–100 km out-and-return flight, taking advantage of the numerous south-facing ridges in the area. These ridges provide ideal conditions for thermal generation and ridge lift, allowing pilots to refine their skills in efficient and fast cross-country flying. The route is carefully designed to challenge participants while ensuring safety and maximizing airtime, offering a rewarding experience for both developing and experienced XC pilots.
Kanan is a talented pilot and truly enjoys guiding.
Her love for flying and excellent organisational skills make all of our courses run smoothly anywhere in the world.
Josh is a highly skilled pilot and a natural guide.
He possesses a profound understanding of XC and competition flying across diverse environments.
Escape Paragliding Ltd
4 Southey Court
Keswick, Cumbria ,CA12 5FG
