Petrohori

Name: Petrohori paragliding site
Address: GR

West-facing ridge site · 320 m takeoff · 309 m height gain

Overview

Petrohori is a hill site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 320 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

Spectacular view of Trichonida lake. In summer with westerlies, the breeze from the lake compresses to pass over the slope. Soaring conditions after sunset... Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Local weather notes

No special Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Nearest airports

GPA Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport48 km
PVK Aktion National Airport87 km
EFL Kefallinia Airport111 km

Public transport directions from Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (Rome2Rio)

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Petrohori; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

Thermo3 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Kainourgio15 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Panaitolio18 km awayBooking.com Airbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Petrohori.

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Flying nearby

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Flying Petrohori?

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Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.