Paragliding Sugadaira Training Hill

Sugadaira Area Profile: This site offers low to middle-height slopes suitable for training, with fields facing all directions (E, W, S, N). The terrain is turfbound, making it ideal for beginners. Address: Sugadaira Kogen, Sanada-cho, Chiisagata-gun, Nagano Prefecture Directions: - By Car: 30 minutes from Ueda-Sugadaira Ramp of Joshinetsu Expressway. - By Train: Get off at Ueda Station of JR Nagano Shinkansen. Season: Open from the second Saturday of April to the second Saturday of November. For specific closure dates, please contact the check-in desk. School: Geosports Paraglider School offers training with bilingual staff (Japanese/English). Contact Information: - Name: Geosports - Address: 1-2-6 Umeda, Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan 123-0851 - TEL: 03-3886-7427 - Email: geosports@geosports.co.jp - URL: [Geosports](http://www.geosports.co.jp) Check-in Desk: Open from 08:45 to 09:00 Pilot Rating: Suitable for beginners (ParaPro stage 2) under supervision. Membership: JY1,000/year Visitor Fee: JY2,500/day Launch Site: Davos Area Takeoff - Facing Directions: N, E, SE, S, W - Terrain: Flat slope - Altitude: 1,500m ASL - Area: Wide-spreading (no launch deck provided) - Best suited for training. Flight Conditions: - Thermal Soaring: 35% - Ridge Soaring: 60% - Straight to LZ: 5% - Altitude (Launch to LZ): 20-80m - Distance (Launch to LZ): 10-100m Landing Zone: - Area: 300m x 400m - Terrain: Flat - Altitude: 1,500m ASL Access: 1-5 minute walk from LZ to launch. Cross Country Flight: Not accepted. Places of Interest: Numerous hot springs nearby and in Sugadaira Kogen Heights. The area is a hub for sports fields during the summer season. Other Information: The site maintains cool temperatures at 1,500m ASL during the summer, providing a comfortable environment for training.