After several years of interruption, the Funivia Monte Lema SA cable car is once
again organizing a free distance paragliding competition called REMAX Cross
Country Cup Lema.
In the past editions, held about fifteen years ago, champions of the discipline have
always imposed themselves, including Volker Nies, Beni Stocker, Manuele Dondi,
Alfredo Studer and Ermanno Pedroncelli, (the latter holds, with a 223 km flight
followed by a landing near Innsbruck, the free distance record with take-off from
Monte Lema). Thanks to the support of numerous sponsors, the total prize money
is CHF 3'500.-
Participants will be divided into different categories. The organizers thus intend to
support and involve all pilots, from experienced competitors to novice pilots and
women.
Monte Lema is located in the tourist region of Malcantone, near Lugano. From its
panoramic peak you can admire a large part of the Alps and the pre-Alps with
lakes Maggiore and Ceresio. The best time for long-distance flights is from March
to June, but even between July and September hundreds of kilometers can often
be covered.
Access to Monte Lema
At the Lugano Nord exit of the A2 Basel-Chiasso motorway, take the cantonal road
in the direction of Ponte Tresa. At the entrance to Caslano, at the roundabout, turn
right towards Novaggio and then towards Miglieglia, where the departure station of
the Monte Lema cable car is located.
Information and complete regulation on lemamountain.ch/en/ccc-remax-en/