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Roldanillo Valle del Cauca has been the venue for the main paragliding competitions, including the Valle del Cauca is one of the best places on planet earth to fly paragliding, becoming a dream place and tourist destination for many paragliders due to the cultural diversity, the road network that facilitates movement, the perfect weather conditions and all the diverse tourist activities developed in this charismatic region.
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Roldanillo es la sede principal de los eventos de parapente y ala delta en Colombia. Ubicado en el lado oeste del Valle del Cauca, al pie de la Cordillera Occidental, el pueblo se encuentra a una altura de 966 metros y tiene una temperatura promedio anual de 25°C.
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Registration will open on
30/07 00:00 (America/Bogota)
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Live trackers supplied
The organiser will supply Live trackers to you, for safety and scoring
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No Helicopter rescue
There are no helicopters in this region.
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Medic on takeoff
There will be medical rescue services at launch
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Good phone coverage
The region generally has good phone coverage
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Radio coverage
We will be monitoring radios for your safety whilst you fly
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Live trackers mandatory
Live Tracking is MANDATORY in this event to score. The organiser will provide the trackers.
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Launch Transport
There will be vehicles supplied to take you to launch
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Toilets on takeoff
There are toilets at, or near, the launch
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Tracklogs managed
The organisers will download the tracklogs at HQ for scoring
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Airtribune blogging
The organisers are using Airtribune for registration, tracking, blogging and to publish scores
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Ballast on takeoff
There will be ballast water available at launch
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Lunch packs
There will be daily lunch packs for pilots
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Maps are supplied
The organisers will give you printed maps at registration
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ID Cards
The organisers will give you an ID card with all the essential items listed
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Free WiFi
The organisers will have free WiFi available at HQ
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Food
There will be a social evening with food
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Free gift
You will receive a tshirt or other welcome gift
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Plastic reduction
The organisers support reducing the use of unnecessary plastic at the event. This includes NOT giving disposable water bottles
Prize funds and scoring categories
- OVERALL
- FEMALE
- SERIAL
- SPORT
- NATIONS
Contacts
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Organizador
- Sebastián Herrera
- +573227226713
- copadelasamericasroldanillo@gmail.com
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Organizador
- Jorge Presiga
- +573197110398
- copadelasamericasroldanillo@gmail.com
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Logistica
Event info
Roldanillo Valle del Cauca has been the venue for the main paragliding competitions, including the Valle del Cauca is one of the best places on planet earth to fly paragliding, becoming a dream place and tourist destination for many paragliders due to the cultural diversity, the road network that facilitates movement, the perfect weather conditions and all the diverse tourist activities developed in this charismatic region.
Roldanillo Valle del Cauca ha sido la sede de las principales competencias de parapente, incluido varios Campeonatos nacionales e internacionales de parapente reiterando cada vez más su reconocimiento a nivel mundial y posicionando al valle del cauca como uno de los mejores lugares del planeta tierra para volar en parapente, convirtiéndose en un lugar soñado y destino turístico de muchos parapentistas debido a la diversidad cultural, la malla vial que facilita el desplazamiento, las perfectas condiciones meteorológicas y sobre todo las diversas actividades turísticas desarrolladas en esta carismática región.
Selection and entry fee
Selection and Entry Fee
The registration fee for the Copa de las Américas Roldanillo 2027 is 380 EUR.
This amount corresponds to a single payment and includes all costs associated with the registration process. No additional fees or extra charges will be applied, including payments made via PayPal.
Fees and deadlines will be strictly enforced. To facilitate payments for international pilots, the following 2 options are available:
1. Revolut or international bank transfer (Bancolombia account)
2. PayPal
Each pilot must make the payment using a method in their own name or include their full name in the payment reference for proper identification.
We do not accept checks or American Express. If you wish to pay for more than one pilot, you must do so by logging in as each individual pilot.
⚠️ Important:
Once your registration is confirmed or your status appears as “Waiting for payment”, you will receive the information with the two (2) only available payment options. No other payment methods will be accepted.
Your registration will be confirmed only after full payment is received.
The payment is non-refundable and non-transferable to another pilot.
Documents required at registration
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FAI Sporting Licence
Issued by your local NAC on behalf of the FAI. You cannot normally compete in an FAI event without one. Contact your National Association (NAC)
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FAI IPPI Card
The FAI IPPI card is an International card that states your skill level. It is issued by your National Association and matches the level or your flying Licence
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National Licence
The organiser requires you to present your National flying licence.
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Signed Application form
You will need to sign an applicaton form at the venue. Usually the organiser will provide it on arrival.
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Signed Waiver/Release form
You will need to sign a waiver or release document to show you understand the risks. Usually the organiser will provide it on arrival.
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Identification documents needed
You will need to provide photo ID on arrival. This could be Passport, Driving Licence or National ID, for example.
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Rescue/Medical Insurance
You must provide the organiser with a copy of your medical, rescue and repatriation insurance. You can purchase Global Rescue cover from Airtribune
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation more than 60 days before the start of the competition: 75% refund
- Cancellation between 60 and 30 days before the start of the competition: 40% refund
- Cancellation less than 30 days before the start of the competition: 0% refund
Any pilot who demonstrates (with a medical certificate) their inability to compete due to illness must contact the organizers as soon as possible. Any refund, if applicable, will be decided by the organizers.
No refunds will be issued to sick or injured pilots who cancel within 7 days of the start of the competition, regardless of their personal circumstances.
Cualquier piloto que cancele su inscripción recibirá un reembolso de acuerdo con la siguiente
política (basado en la tarifa de inscripción completa):-
- Cancelación con más de 60 días antes del inicio de la competencia: 75% de reembolso
- Cancelación entre 60 y 30 días antes del inicio de la competencia: 40% de reembolso
- Cancelación con menos de 30 días antes del inicio de la competencia: 0% de reembolso
Cualquier piloto que demuestre (con certificado médico) su incapacidad para competir debido
a una enfermedad debe comunicarse con los organizadores lo antes posible. Cualquier
reembolso, si es aplicable, será decidido por la organización.
No se emitirán reembolsos a pilotos enfermos o lesionados que cancelen dentro de los 7 días previos al inicio de la competencia, sin importar sus circunstancias personales.
Prize fund and scoring categories
OPEN 1, 2, 3
FEMALE 1, 2,3
SERIAL 1, 2, 3
General schedule
7:30 -8:30 Practice day, no trecker, no downloads, no pick up transport
14:00 - 18:00 Official Registration and Equipment Inspection, Official Event Venue.
19:00 - Mandatory safety briefing.
20:00 - Inauguration of the Copa de Las Américas
Friday, February 05 - Thursday, February 11, 2027
Competition flying days.
Thursday, February 11, 2027
20:00 - Award ceremony and closing ceremony.
Jueves, Febrero 04, 2027.
7:30 - 8:30 Día de práctica, no trackers, no descargas, no transporte de recogida
10:00 - 14:00 Registro Oficial e Inspección de Equipos, Sede Oficial del Evento.
14:00 - 18:00 Inscripciones
19:00 - Reunión informativa de seguridad obligatoria.
20:00 - Inauguración de La Copa de Las Américas
Viernes, Febrero 05 - Jueves, Febrero 11, 2027
Días de vuelo de competición.
Jueves, Febrero 11, 2027
20:00 -Entrega de premios y clausura.
Daily schedule
07:30 - Transportation to take-off area.
10:00 - Director/Task and Safety Committee Meetings.
10:30 - Briefing / Official results of the previous task / Definition of the task.
11:00 - Takeoff window opens.
16:30 - Opening of the scoring office.
18:00 - Provisional results.
The daily schedule may change, depending on weather conditions.
07:00 - Apertura de la sede. Entrega de Regrigerios
07:30 - Transporte a zona de despegue.
10:00 - Reuniones de Director/Comité de Pruebas y Seguridad.
10:30 - Briefing de pilotos / Resultados oficiales de la prueba anterior / Definición de la prueba.
11:00 - Se abre la ventana de despegue.
16:30 - Apertura de la oficina de puntuación.
18:00 - Resultados provisionales.
El horario diario puede cambiar, dependiendo de las condiciones climáticas.
Accommodation and Activities
How to get here
VIA TERRESTRE
Transporte Público: Las compañías de transporte terrestre que llegan hasta el municipio de Roldanillo desde la Terminal de Transportes de Cali salen diversas rutas de diferentes entidades de transporte público. Verifica si tiene salida desde tu lugar de origen. El costo del pasaje actualmente desde la ciudad de Cali hacia Roldanillo, tiene un valor aproximado por persona de $ 30.000 cop.
Transporte Particular: Si vienes del Norte del país, debes cruzar primero por los municipios de Cartago, Obando, La Victoria, y llegarás a Roldanillo.
Si vienes del Sur del país, primero debes pasar por la capital del Valle del Cauca, Cali, y cerca del Norte de la ciudad encontraras la vía para llegar a Yumbo.
VIA AEREA
El Municipio de Roldanillo no cuenta con aeropuerto propio, por lo que se debe aterrizar en el aeropuerto Alfonso Bonilla Aragón, ubicado en el municipio de Palmira, a 15 km de Cali, aproximadamente 35 minutos del centro de Santiago de Cali, capital del departamento. Desde allí se debe utilizar Transporte Terrestre.
COMO LLEGAR DESDE DIVERSAS VIAS
Saliendo desde Cali, puedes utilizar la Vía Panorama, margen izquierda del Río Cauca (Carretera Panorama). Pasando por los municipios de Yumbo, Yotoco, Buga, Tuluá, Andalucía, Bugalagrande, Zarzal justo en la salida norte de este se encuentra la vía principal a Roldanillo.
La Troncal de Oriente, margen izquierda del Río Cauca (Carretera Panorama): Sales de la ciudad de Santiago de Cali tomando la Vía Cali - Yumbo que la encuentras al Norte de la ciudad.
Saliendo desde el Norte del Departamento del Valle, sea desde Quindio o Pereira, puedes utilizar la Vía primaria descrita anteriormente, tomandolas desde Cartago o desde Virginia. Pasando los municipios de Cartago, Obando, La Victoria, y allí llegarás al este hermoso municipio de Roldanillo.
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Roldanillo Colombia
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
Sebastian Herrera
copadelasamericasroldanillo@gmail.com
Jorge Presiga
copadelasamericasroldanillo@gmail.com
Alcaldia de Roldanillo
copadelasamericasroldanillo@gmail.com
Contacts
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Organizador
- Sebastián Herrera
- +573227226713
- copadelasamericasroldanillo@gmail.com
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Organizador
- Jorge Presiga
- +573197110398
- copadelasamericasroldanillo@gmail.com
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Logistica


