Intermediate592m altitude

Paragliding
Chapmans Peak

Cape Town, Western Cape

Chapman's Peak offers dramatic coastal ridge soaring on the False Bay side of the Noordhoek Valley. A favourite site for extended soaring sessions when the South Atlantic high is well established.

Site highlights

  • Dramatic coastal scenery
  • Strong ridge lift potential
  • Good XC opportunities toward Noordhoek
  • Intermediate and above

Flying conditions

Wind directions

S, SSE, SE

Best seasons

Summer, Autumn

Best time of day

Midday to early afternoon

Flying style

soaring, ridge soaring, XC

Quick facts

Altitude
592m
Training type
Intermediate
From Cape Town
35 minutes from city centre
Coordinates
-34.0869°S, 18.3686°E

Want to train at this site?

See Beginner Course

Ready to fly?

Your first solo flight is three sessions away. The beginner course is available year-round — gear, sites, and SAHPA registration all included.

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