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ABOVE: Paragliding in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland.


Ballooning

Swiss Balloons
The Alps have long been popular with balloonists, and you can book a ride with an experienced pilot in more than 50 locations around Switzerland.

Paragliding and Hang Gliding

Paragliding in Switzerland switzerlandforvisitors.com
An illustrated article with links to paragliding schools throughout Switzerland.

Soaring (Gliding)

Soaringmeteo.ch: Meteorology for Gliding
Before you go up, know what's going on up above.

Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange: Europe
If you're into gliding, you know what a "turnpoint" is.

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