The site in Liege, Belgium, offers a decent paragliding experience, especially for Belgian standards. With a height of 190 meters and a horizontal distance of 75 meters, it is regularly used for thermal soaring and cross-country (XC) flights. The site record is an impressive 187.3 km.
For more details, you can check out these videos:
- [Video 1](
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- [Video 2](
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Additional information is available on the [FBVL website](https://www.fbvl.be/flying_sites/prayon/).
**Regulations:**
- Park at the manège parking lot or the football field parking lot. Do not park in the meadows or block entrances.
- Always land in the meadow without horses or cattle. Pack up near the fence at the top of the meadow without damaging it.
- Use the gate near the windsock to exit.
- The fenced-off area in the northwest of the field is off-limits.
**Airspace:**
- The site is located in and on the edge of the TMA of Liège (EBLG). If there is a pronounced 'East' tendency, you will head straight towards the CTR. The 'route du condroz' marks the CTR limit, which you cannot cross before the Tihange power plant chimneys.
- There is a procedure to authorize flights up to 1343m above sea level with Belgocontrol. Activation is done by prior request to Aéroloisirs, and the status is visible on www.parapentebelge.be.
- Once clear of the TMA of Liège, be cautious of the military camp of Marche-en-Famenne EBR19. Overflying is prohibited on weekdays except on public holidays. Make a small detour to avoid this area.
**Takeoff:**
- Altitude: 175 meters
- The takeoff area has a gentle slope that gradually steepens (North-East).
- Access: From Prayon N61 towards Liège, after 1 km, turn left over the bridge towards the football field. Park at the football field parking lot (not the tennis court parking lot). Walk to the takeoff area via the tennis court parking lot.
- Alternatively, from the village of Ninanne: Take E25 exit 43 (Beaufays), go under the highway, at the roundabout take the second exit towards Beaufays. At the intersection with Rue de Louvegné, turn left. At the roundabout near the gas station, take the first exit onto Rue de Ninanne. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Rue des Grosse Pierres. Continue until the road turns into a dirt path. After 500 meters, you will arrive.
**Acknowledgements:**
- Thanks to the owner of Manège 'El Cortijo'. It's a good idea to stop by for a drink at the end of the day to show your appreciation.
**Facilities:**
- Beverages are available from the owner (Manège de Prayon).
**Restrictions:**
- The site is on private land.
- Strictly no smoking due to fire risk.
- Located in a Natura 2000 zone.
**Landing:**
- The official landing area is the meadow closest to the slope.
- If there are horses, choose a part of the meadow where they are not present. Use the gate near the windsock or the gate at the far right end of the meadow to exit.
- It is possible to land at the top, either on the takeoff area itself or in the large meadow behind the tree line. Ensure a safe distance to avoid landing in the downwind area.
For a visual reference, you can view the [site map](http://www.bvvf.be/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Prayon-1.jpg).
