50th anniversary - Back to 1974 !

The Swiss Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association has chosen Anzère to celebrate its 50th anniversary. It is with great pride that we are organising a “Back to 1984” competition to mark the occasion. So, if you’re looking for a great show, make a note of the date 20 January 2024 to come to Anzère.

The Swiss Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association will be taking the opportunity to hold its general meeting.

Various demonstrations, shows and aperitifs are planned to make this day a guaranteed success!

Here’s all the information you need to answer any questions you may have about the competitions and the spectators.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Ecole de Parapente d’Anzère.

Schedule for the day

From 7.30am: Registration for the competition at the Anzère paragliding school for participants

8.45am to 1pm: Friendly competition

2pm: General meeting

4pm: Aperitif for all on the village square

4.30pm: Paragliding demonstration and landing on the village square

Information

Take-off zones
(Pas de Maimbré)

Ski landing zone
(Ski slope les Luys)

Spectator and aperitif
(Village square)

Competition rules

Schedule and participation

The competition takes place on 20 January and is open to all licensed pilots and members of the FSVL.
The first flight can be made from 8.45am and the last flight until 1pm.

Registration

Registrations can be made on the morning of the event, or by e-mail for those wishing a preferential rate on the lifts. All participants must visit the Anzère paragliding school to receive safety information and confirm their attendance before taking part in the competition. (Place du village 4 – 1972 Anzère)

Each pilot must announce himself to the race director before each take-off and, if necessary, announce whether the touch and go was successful during the previous flight.

Awarding points

Décollage Parapente -FSVL

Successful take-off

To start the competition, points will be awarded to all participants who successfully complete the take-off.

VIntage Parapente -FSVL

80s outfit

A maximum of 3 points will be awarded for the best outfits. Fluorescent, glasses, one-piece suits... Bring out your best outfits!

Touch and GO - Parapente

Touch and Go

The final criterion for judging your skill is the famous "touch and go" in the target. Be precise!

Ranking and awards

A ranking will be established on the basis of the cumulative points obtained by each pilot in the three scoring categories of take-off, handling and touch and go.

The three categories are as follows:

Débutant

Noobies

2 to 5 points

Parapentiste au sol

Old star

6 to 9 points

VOl libre parapente

Free flight legend

10 points and more

Responsabilities

Drivers take part in the competition under their own responsibility and must comply with the safety rules and legislation in force.

Have a nice day !