Parataxi/ Paragliding
paragliding , adventure sports
PARAGLIDING
There's nothing here, except for you!
The feeling of being alone, without body or form, at one with the sky. The wind as your friend and companion, totally self-reliant. The thermals are constant, but the starts are without comparison - and we know them all:
WINTER - GIGGIJOCH GONDOLA
Top station
Accessible via Giggijoch mountain gondola
Starting area: at approx. 200m north of the top station; small wooden hut with weather vane; start possible with or without skis
Altitude: 2.270 m above sea level
Difference in altitude: approx. 900 m
Starting direction: east to south-east
SUMMER - GAISLACHKOGL GONDOLA
Middle station and GIGGIJOCH GONDOLA Top station
Accessible via Gaislachkogl mountain gondola - first section
Starting area: at approx. 300 m north of the middle station; accessible via a steep trail; located close to the Gratlbahn piste
Altitude Gratlbahn piste: 2.100 m - 2.500 m above sea level
Difference in altitude: approx. 700 m - 1.100 m
Starting direction: east
LANDING AREA
In summer you are kindly asked to use exclusively the landing area in the hamlet of Windau, opposite the base terminal of Gaislachkogl mountain gondola. A wind sleeve can be found east of the landing area on a jutting piece of rock.
In winter, also the area north of the Shell gas station at the eastern edge of Sölden can be used as landing spot - next to the base terminal of Giggijoch gondola (roadside wind sleeve).
For flights made in Sölden a valid LICENSE and a THIRD PARTY INSURANCE are absolutely required.