Vlaherna - Agrinion
West-facing ridge site · 343 m takeoff · 253 m height gain
Overview
Vlaherna - Agrinion is a hill site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 343 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.
- Though slope relatively low, it's the first slope that the usual W or SW breeze meets coming from the westerly flats. Comfortable soaring conditions or even high thermals, almost all the year. Easy take off and landing. Source: ParaglidingEarth
When to go
Flyable days per month in a typical year.
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Local weather notes
- At late afternoon, breeze usually turns from NW direction resulting in mild lee conditions. Time for landing, except you own 100 m or more of hight over take off. Then you can easily gain more hight, though a bit bumpy conditions. Source: ParaglidingEarth
Getting there
Nearest airports
- GPA Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport56 km
- PVK Aktion National Airport63 km
- EFL Kefallinia Airport98 km
Where to stay
The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.
- Agrinio4 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
- Panaitolio9 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
- Kainourgio9 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
Things to do
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