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We invite you to an extraordinary adventure in Cappadocia!

Athletes participating in the race on the Viranşehir-Otel Karbeyaz route, which is one of the mountain biking, road cycling, and hiking routes in Aksaray, will fiercely compete with their parachutes on their backs until they reach the magnificent Hasan Mountain takeoff point, passing by the ancient city of Nora and the arched church.

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Stage 1
Athletes, who start climbing from the ancient city of Mokisos (Nora) at an altitude of 1469 m, start walking on the 10 km route up to the Take Off point of Mount Hasan at 1934 m.

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Event info

-----THE EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO SOME DIFFICULTIES-----

We invite you to an extraordinary adventure in Cappadocia!

Athletes participating in the race on the Viranşehir-Otel Karbeyaz route, which is one of the mountain biking, road cycling, and hiking routes in Aksaray, will fiercely compete with their parachutes on their backs until they reach the magnificent Hasan Mountain takeoff point, passing by the ancient city of Nora and the arched church.
In the hiking route, athletes are required to pass through designated points. This ensures that they do not deviate from the route.
Once the athlete reaches the takeoff point, they will have completed the first part of the competition and proceed to the flight phase.

The athletes who take off with paragliding from the takeoff point will fly along the route determined by the committee. Paragliding athletes will safely land near Selime Cathedral as they fly over the Ihlara Valley. The movements of the athletes in the air will be monitored live. This ensures both the prevention of deviating from the route and the safe conduct of the competition.

The landing athletes, after collecting their parachutes, fiercely compete along the Selime-Belisırma-Ihlara Valley route, shaped by the Melendiz River, which welcomes hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. The winners are determined upon reaching the finishing point located in Ihlara Village, along with the athletes who have reached there.

Hike & fly competitions combine the thrill of mountaineering with the freedom of paragliding, offering a unique and challenging experience for adventure enthusiasts.

In these competitions, participants embark on a thrilling journey that tests both their physical endurance and flying prowess. The adventure begins with a challenging ascent, as competitors hike up rugged terrains, scaling mountains, and conquering steep slopes. This demanding trek demands stamina, determination, and a love for the great outdoors.

Flying site

-----THE EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO SOME DIFFICULTIES-----

Stage 1
Athletes, who start climbing from the ancient city of Mokisos (Nora) at an altitude of 1469 m, start walking on the 10 km route up to the Take Off point of Mount Hasan at 1934 m. Competitors pass through designated checkpoints along the route. The athlete who comes to the take-off point, the control point, completes the 1st part of the stage by signing the list here.

Stage 2
After taking off from the Hasan Mountain take-off point, after about 50 km of flight on the route determined by the committee, they land near Selime Cathedral, which is the inspiration for Star Wars movies and appears with its magnetic structure.

Stage 3
Athletes landing near Selime Cathedral enter the Ihlara Valley, shaped by the Melendiz Stream and visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists yearly from Yaprakhisar, and race for about 14 km along the valley. At the end of this stage, the first athlete to reach Ihlara Village Square will win the competition by taking the rope.

Selection and entry fee

20 Pilot in total.
10 Pilots will be selected among applicants. The other 10 Pilots will be invited elite athletes. Applicant pilots must have;
+50 km IGC Log,
Suitable paragliding equipment for Hike&Fly Competition

Pilot's will be selected by the commitee according to their career.

Cancellation Policy

The event will be cancelled if there would be any force majure action takes place. Other than that the event will be accomplished as planned.

Prize fund and scoring categories

1st Place - 25.000 TL
2nd Place - 15.000 TL
3rd Place - 10.000 TL

General schedule

Event calendar

Date of registration
26 June - 04 September 2023


Contest Date
September 16, 2023


Award Ceremony
September 16, 2023

Daily schedule

Schedule will be declared later

Accommodation and Activities

Accommodation will be Under the pilot's responsibility. There will be recommendations to be made about it in the upcoming days.

How to get here

1. By Air:
The nearest major airport to Aksaray is Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV), which is approximately 80 kilometers away. You can fly into this airport and then take a bus, shuttle, or taxi to reach Aksaray.

2. By Bus:
Buses are a popular and convenient way to travel within Turkey. You can find intercity bus services that connect major cities and towns, including Aksaray. Online tickets can be found on obilet.com

3. By Car:
Aksaray can be reached by D750 state road from Ankara, D300 state road from Nevşehir and Konya

Kılıçaslan, 1300. Sk. No:2, 68100 Aksaray Merkez/Aksaray, Türkiye
Aksaray Turkey

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T.C. AHİLER KALKINMA AJANSI
Republic of Turkey Ahiler Development Agency
Abdullah YILDIZ
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Kivilcim Korkmaz
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