This weekend, one of the toughest hike-and-fly rallies on Earth returns for its fifth run. Six days, 376 miles, and a remarkably stacked field — X-Pyr 2022 is one paragliding race you won’t want to miss.
On June 26 at 10 a.m. CEST, 45 seasoned paragliders will launch from Spain’s Atlantic coast for a multiday hike-and-fly race. Supported by just one personal ground operator each, the pilots will attempt to navigate 370-plus miles over the Pyrenees range. The first paraglider to pass through all nine race waypoints and land on the Mediterranean coast wins.
After a 4-year hiatus, the X-Pyr is coming back tougher and more competitive than ever before. Here’s what you need to know.
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X-Pyr 2022 Route
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Flight Path Plot Twist
Race Waypoints
- Hondarribia – 0-ft. elevation, mile 0
- Larun – 2,854-ft. elevation, mile 9
- Accous – 3,950-ft. elevation, mile 68
- Peña Montañesa – 8,176-ft. elevation, mile 119
- Arbas – 3,560-ft. elevation, mile 168
- Midi de Bigorre – 9,442-ft. elevation, mile 205
- El Corronco – 8,343-ft. elevation, mile 253
- Pic dels Moros – 6,798-ft. elevation, mile 313
- Santa Helena de Rodes – 1,765-ft. elevation, mile 374
- El Port de la Selva – 0-ft. elevation, mile 376
Rules
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Athletes
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