Fly the best paragliding site in Slovenia. Every day.
Your local guide checks the forecast for the whole country each morning, picks the launch that will work best from nine flying areas, drives you there and picks you up wherever you land.
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- 9flying areas
- 2,000+flights by your guide
- 1 hfrom Ljubljana airport
- Your datesno fixed weeks
Most visiting pilots fly one valley. Slovenia has nine.
Slovenia is one of the most varied flying countries in Europe – Julian Alps, the Soča and Vipava valleys, the Kamnik Alps and the Savinja Valley are all within two hours of each other. The trick is knowing which one works today.
Flying on your own
- You pick a site from a forum post and hope the wind is right
- You hitchhike back after an XC flight – or don’t go XC at all
- Airspace, NOTAMs and landing rules are guesswork
- Bad forecast in your valley means a lost day
Flying with Perut
- The best launch in the country for today’s forecast, chosen every morning
- Land wherever your flight ends – we come and get you
- Briefing on airspace, task and landing options before every flight
- If one region is off, we drive to the one that’s on
Where we fly
We fly all over Slovenia and choose the site every day. These are the launches we use most, from our base in Celje.
- KobalaTolmin · Soča ValleyS–SWSlovenia’s XC classic. 100 km+ lines along the Julian Alps.
- KaninBovec · Julian AlpsSHigh alpine launch above the emerald Soča.
- VogelLake BohinjSCable car to launch, glide over Lake Bohinj.
- LijakNova GoricaSW–WWorks most of the year, even in winter.
- KovkAjdovščina · VipavaS–SWLong ridge with big triangle potential.
- KrvavecKamnik AlpsS–SWGondola access, alpine XC.
- GolteSavinja ValleySGondola access to our home XC area.
- DobrovljeSavinja ValleyS–SWHuge landing field, flyable almost daily.
- LiscaPosavjeS–WThermal site with views to Croatia.
How a guided day works
- 7:30 – Forecast callWe compare models for every region and pick the site with the best conditions for your level.
- 9:00 – Pick-up and driveWe collect you at your accommodation. Nobody needs a car.
- On launch – BriefingTask, airspace, landing options and radio frequency. Then we fly – with you on the radio.
- Evening – Retrieve and debriefWe pick you up wherever you land and go through your tracklog together.
Packages and prices for 2027
All prices in euros, VAT included. Lift tickets and site fees are paid on the day.
Private guide day
A guide who works only for you. Forecast analysis, the best site in Slovenia for your level, transport in our van, radio coaching in the air and a retrieve wherever you land. Ideal when you have a day or two in Slovenia and want to make them count.
€390 per day, one pilot
- Half day: €220
- Bring a friend: +€110 per extra pilot (max. 3 pilots)
- Pay only if we fly
Guided flying day
Small group of 3–7 pilots. Briefing, site choice anywhere in Slovenia, van transport, radio support and retrieve.
Slovenia XC week
Six flying days, max 6 pilots, a different region every day. Daily task, retrieves and IGC debrief. With 7 nights’ accommodation and airport transfer: €1,590. Your dates, not a fixed calendar week.
Private XC week
The XC week for just you (or you and one friend). Your guide, your pace, your goals – from first 50 km to your personal best.
XC clinic, 3 days
Before you arrive we review five of your IGC tracks. Then: morning theory (meteo, route planning, airspace), guided XC in the afternoon, tracklog analysis in the evening. For IPPI 4 and EN-B pilots and up.
Hike & fly day
Hike to an alpine launch and fly down into the valley: Krvavec, Velika planina, Golte or the Julian Alps. Retrieve included.
Club and group trip
4–8 pilots with our van, driver and a CAA-licensed local guide. We plan the itinerary, book accommodation and handle every retrieve.
Learn to fly in English
Never flown? Intro day on our training hill with all gear included, or a full private course to your licence.
Your guide: Luka Felicijan
Luka runs Perut Paragliding, a modern paragliding school and guiding service in Slovenia. He has flown close to 2,000 flights across Slovenia, flies XC on an EN-D wing and spent last winter flying commercial tandems in Tenerife. As the official Skywalk importer for Slovenia he knows the newest gear inside out.
He guides the way he teaches: clear briefings, honest calls on the weather and no pressure to launch when it isn’t right.
- Licensed instructor
CAA-licensed Slovenian paragliding school - Tandem pilot
Commercial tandems in Slovenia and Tenerife - XC pilot
Flies the Slovenian XC routes every season - Skywalk importer
Gear advice and rental for visiting pilots
What pilots say about Luka
“Luka is very professional. He explains everything clearly and systematically, in a way that makes you feel safe and confident. Gear and preparation are top level.”Miha Vengust · Google review
“The instructors have huge knowledge and pass it on brilliantly, with an individual approach and a big focus on safety.”Jaka Dečman · Google review
“He gives every pilot individual attention and gives great advice on gear. The whole team is top.”Alen Hren · Google review
Reviews translated from Slovenian.
Bringing your club? We drive.
From 2027 we run dedicated trips for clubs, schools and groups of friends: 4–8 pilots, our van and driver, one guide and the best site in the country every day. We plan the itinerary, book accommodation and handle every retrieve – your group just flies.
Season and conditions
April–June is XC season: strong thermals, high cloudbases and 100 km+ flights from Kobala, Kovk and the Kamnik Alps.
July–August is for alpine flying and hike and fly – early starts, high launches.
September–October brings smooth, scenic flying, ideal for coaching.
November–March: Lijak and the coastal ridges keep working on many days.
What you need
- A valid paragliding licence (IPPI card or national licence)
- Third-party liability insurance (required for guided flying)
- Certified wing, harness with protector, reserve and helmet
- Vario/GPS and a radio (we can lend one)
- For the XC week: IPPI 5 level or solid thermal experience
We brief you on Slovenian airspace and current NOTAMs – check them yourself in our free NOTAM viewer for Slovenia.
Flying in Slovenia: the facts
What visiting pilots ask before they come – with sources.
| Launch sites | 46 registered sites across the country (Slovenia.info) |
|---|---|
| Best XC season | April–June for strong spring thermals; flying continues to October. Cloudbase around 2,200 m in spring, up to 2,800 m in summer (XC Mag) |
| Foreign pilots | Fly with your national licence and an IPPI card – stage 4, stage 5 for XC and competitions (Kobala, CAA Slovenia) |
| Foreign instructors | Need special authorisation from the Slovenian Civil Aviation Agency – bringing a club? Fly with a licensed local school. |
| Airspace | Class G, generally up to 760 m above ground, 2,900 m AMSL in the north-west. Extra care near Ljubljana, Maribor, Bovec and Ajdovščina airfields. |
| Radio | Free-flight frequency 147.800 MHz · emergency 112 |
| Site fees | Kobala: €5 a day, €13 for 3 days, €24 for 10 days (kobala.si) |
| Record flights | 311 km free out-and-return world record by Tomaž Eržen from Bela Peč, Slovenia, 2022 (FAI). Tolmin hosted the first FAI World Junior Paragliding Championships in 2024. |
Paragliding in Slovenia: questions pilots ask
Do I need a licence to fly with you?
For guided days, XC weeks, the XC clinic and hike and fly you need a valid paragliding licence (IPPI 4 recommended, IPPI 5 for the XC week) and your own certified gear. If you have never flown, book the intro day or the private learn-to-fly course – all gear is included.
Can I fly in Slovenia with my foreign licence?
Yes. Pilots with a valid national licence and an IPPI card (stage 4, stage 5 for XC) can fly in Slovenia. We check your documents before the first flight and brief you on local rules, airspace and radio frequencies.
What insurance do I need?
The Slovenian Civil Aviation Agency strongly recommends third-party liability insurance, and we require it for all guided flying. Accident, rescue and repatriation cover is highly recommended too, for example through your national federation.
When is the best time to paraglide in Slovenia?
April to June is the best XC season, with strong thermals and high cloudbases. July and August are great for alpine flying and hike and fly. September and October bring smooth, scenic flying. Lijak keeps working on many winter days.
What is the private guide day?
A full flying day with a guide who works only for you: forecast analysis, the best site in the country for your level, transport in our van, radio coaching in the air and a retrieve wherever you land. A friend can join for €110.
What happens if the weather is bad?
You only pay for guided days we actually fly. On the XC week, unflyable days are credited to another day or a future trip. Because we can choose between nine flying areas, we lose far fewer days than a guide who works in one valley.
Where do we meet?
Our base is Celje in central Slovenia, about an hour from Ljubljana airport. For weeks and private days we pick you up at your accommodation, or we meet at the site.
Can you book accommodation and airport transfers?
Yes. For XC weeks and group trips we book vetted guesthouses and arrange transfers from Ljubljana, Venice, Trieste or Graz airports.
Can I rent a paraglider in Slovenia?
Licensed pilots can rent current Skywalk wings and harnesses on request. We are the official Skywalk importer for Slovenia.
Can our club bring its own instructor?
Foreign flight instructors need special authorisation from the Slovenian Civil Aviation Agency to teach in Slovenia. Perut Paragliding is a licensed Slovenian school, so your group flies legally under a local instructor and guide.
Do you only run fixed-date weeks?
No. Most operators sell fixed weeks. We guide on your dates – a single day, a long weekend or a full week – and adapt the plan to the forecast.
Which languages do you speak?
English and Slovenian, plus basic German and Croatian.
Book your flying in Slovenia
Send your dates – you’ll get a reply within 24 hours with availability and a plan for your trip.
Perut Paragliding · Luka Felicijan
Ribarjeva ulica 5, 3000 Celje, Slovenia
WhatsApp / phone: +386 40 616 653
Email: info@perut.net
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