Paragliding and Hang-gliding
When weather conditions are favourable and it is safe to pursue such activities, it is not hard to spot devotees of these aerial sports taking full advantage of the opportunity and flecking the sky over Navarre with a multitude of colours. If you want to enjoy the diversity of Navarre from a bird's eye view, and with a touch of adventure, this may be a good choice.
There are recommended paragliding and hang-gliding flights for experienced pilots but it is also possible to go on short initiation courses. Alternatively, if you simply want to feel the buzz of emotion, take a tandem flight with an expert.
Although there are jumping-off points in the north of Navarre, the most frequented places are concentrated in the central zone. Among others, we would highlight:
- Belagua Valley: located in the extreme northwest of Navarre, high up in the Pyrenees
- Aralar mountain range
- Leire mountain range: its highest peak, Arangoiti, is the best point for flying in the western Pyrenees, which is why many competitions take place there. An attractive bonus is that this area is often shared with a colony of vultures that lives there. The flight starts on the southern slope and is a typical thermal flight in summer, although it is a dangerous place when the north wind is blowing strongly.
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