Geochang Gam-Ak mountain is a peak about 925 m ASL, located in middle-south area of South Korea. The surrounding mountains are about 600 - 800 meters ASL, the floor of the flat is 200 meters ASL. Flying season lasts all year round. But the best season for flying are spring & autumn. At this time the elevation keeps 1000m~2000m, average temperature between 15 to 25 °C.
Geochang GamAk mountain is a famous paragliding place in Korea offering good conditions even for beginner-pilots. The usual flights are made above Geochang city and along the ridge of mountains. Can make route for any directions. Thermal strength in up to 5 m/s. Usual best hours to start is about 12:00. Thermals begin at about 11 a.m. and last until 4 p.m. The conditions are good for flying - no strong winds in this region.
The longest flights made from there exceed 100 km. And the pilots managed to climb as high as 3000 meters ASL. This place has already host a number of paragliding events: Korea Open League
2012, 2013, 2014

Take-off - 888 ASL (52S 402940.87E, 3939789.42N)
The launch ground is located in 8 km from the nearest town and can be reached by taxi or bus. It takes 30 minutes to get there. The slope descend is about 20 degrees. It is concrete covered. The take off ground allows 2 simultaneous launches. Top landing is difficult, but possible.

Landing - 400 ASL (52S 402158.11E 3937656.66N)
Ground is covered with grass. The landing is located in 5 km to the city, near the road.