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Continue reading14th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2024 Colombia, Roldanillo
- 04.02.2025 – 15.02.2025
- Colombia, Roldanillo
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Results
OVERALL
- 1. Maxime Pinot
- 2. Juan Ospina
- 3. Thibault Voglet
WOMEN
- 1. Constance Mettetal
- 2. Keiko Hiraki
- 3. Alexia Fischer
TEAMS
- 1. CROSSCOUNTRY MAGAZINE
- 2. OZONE
- 3. NIVIUK 1
Pilot Information
HQ : Club Los Gorrones Cra. 8 #10-56, Roldanillo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Roldanillo Valle del Cauca Colombia
Roldanillo is the principal home for paragliding and hang gliding events in Colombia. Located on the west side of the Valle del Cauca at the foot of the Cordillera Occidental the town sits at an elevation of 966 meters and has an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Flying conditions are generally ideal in January and only a handful of tasks over the past few years have been cancelled. Out and return and cats‐cradle type tasks of up to 120km have been successfully flown in recent events using goals to the north, centre and south of the Valle de Cauca.
Primarily an agricultural region, the Valle de Cauca has excellent infrastructure and plenty of open space to land. Main highways runs along the east and west sides of the valley connected by secondary roads. The central valley area is bisected north‐south by the Cauca river. Agricultural roads and tracks provide access to farmsteads and plantations.
The task area is characterised by the foothills of the Cordillera Occidental to the west, the wide open agricultural valley and smaller grassy hills to the east. Primarily a sugar cane growing area, the valley is easily out‐landable in safety. Very few areas are fenced and access is generally unrestricted. Occasional inundation from the Cauca river presents the only landing hazard in certain areas (dependant on preceding rainfall).
Grape plantations and military bases are off limits. These areas will be marked on maps. Goal fields are available in abundance although must be selected on the basis of the cropping and harvesting cycles. They will be defined and verified by the organisation at least 2 weeks prior to the competition.
Airspace and Other Restrictions: There are airports at Cartago in the north and Tuluá to the southeast that have infrequent military traffic.
The area south of Tuluá has a ceiling of 9000 ft (approximately 2700 m) while to the north is 10,000 ft (approximately 3000 m).
Roldanillo and Valle de Cauca is a ‘friendly’ site suitable for all qualified pilots. The conditions are generally light with 3‐4 m/s maximum climbs. Wind is usually negligible.
The only area of strong climbs and known possible turbulence at the quarry to the south is avoided through sensible tasking.
Close attention is paid at all times to the meteo forecast to ensure tasks take pilots away from the mountains in the later parts of the day to avoid any leeside rotor due to the Pacific breeze.
Thermic breeze enters launch at around 9:00 am and tasks traditionally start at around 11 a.m. Breeze is generally very light throughout the launchable window with conditions occasionally becoming tail‐wind if the meteo indicates a strong Pacific breeze.
Site Safety Record: The area has an excellent safety record with few incidents. Thermic conditions are generally regarded as light and conducive to safe tasking for all levels of pilots. The few accidents in recent events have been generally caused by aborted launches or by inexperienced pilots failing to consider the necessary glide to the valley after thermalling up behind the take off area.
Take off ‘‘Los Tanques’’ –
1900 m ASL, 4.4765, -76.1535 or 4°28’35” (4.47645)N; 76°9’12” (76.1535)W
Exposure East. Launch ground is ample approx. 2000 sq. meters with windsocks at both the north and south side. The size of the launch ground is big enough to allow 140+ pilots to take off within 30‐45 minutes. It is covered with grass.
Launch is a 45 minute drive on a dirt road from the main plaza of Roldanillo and can be accessed by all types of vehicles. Participants and organizers will have transport to the launch in event buses or cars. Ample parking is available at launch and in Roldanillo for event and public vehicles.
Facilities:
Latrines, sunshades, and snacks will be provided on the south side of the launch. A snack kiosk with refreshments is available below launch near the parking and spectator areas. Power and water available if needed. Ballast water is available close to the launch area.
The helicopter landing area is approximately 1000 m from launch to the south. A commercial type weighing scale will be sited in the launch area to allow pilots to check weight prior to the task window opening.
Obstructions/Hazards:
In front and below the launch there are high tension power lines. These are visible from the launch and have not caused any obstruction to pilots nor have we encountered any problems or incidents related to these.
Roldanillo is a hot spot for paragliding, and year after year the options for accommodation have been growing a lot.
If you want to support the locals and their entrepreneurships look trough Instagram for @roldanilloeasy or contact Rocio Vega whatsapp(+57) 300 204 4890 – rvega2706@gmail.com
Anyway you can find good options through booking.com, Airbnb or tripadvisor.
To get Roldanillo you can arrive by airplane to Pereira city, Armenia city or Cali city, then you need to get a taxi or a bus to Roldanillo will be around 2 hours approx.
Plane
Most international flights layover in Bogota’s “El Dorado International Airport”. The international and domestic terminals are connected by a shuttle. From Bogota take the quick domestic flight to Armenia, Pereira, or Cali where you can easily find ground transport to Roldanillo. For cost and convenience we highly recommend you fly into Pereira.
If you would like the organization to pick you up from Cali or Pereira please contact us with a detailed itinerary and plan. We would also appreciate a call or email during your layover in Bogota confirming your on time arrival.
Local airport taxis are safe and offer competitive pricing for 1 or 2 pilots with gear. Groups should contact the organization for pickup. Budget travelers can find buses to Roldanillo from Pereira, Cali, or Armenia. The bus terminals and airports are separate.
Pereira
Recommended city to fly into. 1 and 15 minute drive to Roldanillo.
Cali
The second most important airport in Colombia. Cali’s “Alfonso Bonilla Aragon” airport services domestic and international flights and adds new international routs regularly. 2 hour drive to Roldanillo.
Armenia
Smaller airport and city with less service. 1 and 30 minute drive to Roldanillo.
Bus
From the bus terminals in Pereira, Cali, or Armenia look for the Roldanillo’s local bus company De Occidente for safe and comfortable transport.
De Occidente: www.deoccidente.com/roldanillo/
The company is comfortable servicing international Paraglide pilots and very helpful.
Tuesday, February 04, 2025
Practice Day (Task & general site safety on launch at 10.00am. No trackers, no downloads, nor scoring)
14:00 – 19:00 Official Registration and Equipment Inspection.
Official Venue of the Event
19:00 – Mandatory Safety Briefing
Wednesday, Feb 05 – Saturday to Feb 15 , 2025
Competition flying days.
07:00 – Headquarter opens
08:00 – Transport to take-off
09:30 – Meet Director / Task and Safety Committee meetings
10:00 – Pilots briefing / Previous task official results / Task definition
10:30 – Take-off window opens
16:30 – Scoring office opens
20:00 – Provisional results
*** Daily schedule can change, depending of the weather conditions.
Saturday, Feb 15, 2025
19:00 -Prize giving, celebration meal and closing ceremony
Waypoints – UPDATED on 03.02.2025
Airspace file: updated 06.02.2024
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