Paragliding Club based out of Laragne – Montéglin

What is Chabre Club?

Chabre Club is a paragliding club based in Laragne-Montéglin, Hautes-Alpes, France. It is affiliated with the Fédération Française de Vol Libre and organises international cross-country paragliding competitions at Chabre flying site / Laragne-Montéglin.

Where are Chabre Club events held?

Events take place in Laragne-Montéglin (Hautes-Alpes), at the foot of the Chabre, a south-facing ridge in the southern French Alps known for reliable thermals and long cross-country flights into Provence. Camping de Montéglin serves as the competition basecamp and headquarters.

What competitions does Chabre Club organize in 2026?

Chabre Club organises three FAI Category 2, paragliding cross-country competitions in Laragne-Montéglin in 2026: the Flymaster XC Challenge 2026 (18–24 July), the 7th BGD Weightless (1–7 August), and BBPO 2026 (15–21 August). All three are PG XC events open to international pilots.

How do I register for a Chabre Club competition?

Registration is handled through CIVL at civlcomps.org. Registration opens 15 November 2025 for the Flymaster XC Challenge (125 pilots max), 22 November 2025 for the BGD Weightless (125 max), and 21 February 2026 for BBPO (100 max). For questions, contact info@chabreclub.fr.

Who organizes Chabre Club?

Chabre Club is run by a five-person bureau: Karlis Jaunpetrovics (President), Philippe Martineau (Vice-president), Cécile Daudon (Secretary & Safety Coordinator), Elisabeth Tollenaar (Secretary), and Nicolas Willemin (Treasurer). The club is registered with the FFVL under structure #14323.

What is Laragne-Montéglin known for in paragliding?

Laragne-Montéglin is a major French cross-country paragliding and hanggliding site. It is an official FFVL flying site, hosts multiple FAI-sanctioned international competitions each year, and is widely used as a training base for XC pilots flying into the southern Alps and Provence.