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Paragliding in Alp 2500, Masella, Catalonia Spain

Vertical drop:
935 m / 3067 ft
Highest altitude:
2535 m / 8316 ft
Lowest altitude:
1600 m / 5249 ft
Skiing area:
74 km/45 mi
Alp 2500 is a complex of ski resorts in La Cerdanya, Catalonia, in the Pyrenees mountains of northeastern Spain. It includes the two towns of La Molina and Masella, whose two respective ski areas are joined to form Alp 2500.

Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure. When combined with skis (also known as speed flying too), it takes a new level for extreme sporters, speed riding is the ultimate experience! Masella pistes give you the chance to paraglide on skis, among the slopes.

There are no gliding schools in the resort, but the experienced glider can bring his own equipment and discover Masella from above. The forest extends along at 80% of its pistes and at 90% face north. It offers the largest vertical drop in the Eastern Pyrenees at 935 m/3067 ft with 74 km/45 mi of total usable terrain. Lowest altitude is at 1600 m / 5249 ft at Pla de Masella, with a maximum height of 2535 m/8316 ft in La Tosa.

You can move in the area by using 5 chairlifts, 7 drag-lifts, 2 rope tows and 4 transporting tapes. You can find plenty of services in the area like children facilities, medical support, lockers and cafes. There are also a lot of shops to buy, repair or rent your skiing equipment.