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The Piedechinche Cup has a 21-year tradition in Colombia. This year, the climatic conditions promise many kilometers in the competition. The Halcones de Cali Club and the Piedechinche Cup Organization invite federated and international pilots to participate in the XXII Piedechinche Open FAI 2 Cup to be held from August 7 to 14, 2026.

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Flying site

Pie de Chinche is located in El Cerrito mountains in Cordillera Occidental between Cali and Tulua. While flying you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Valle de Cauca fields surrounding river Cauca and it's numerous tributaries.

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  • 250 EUR Entry fee
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  • 100 Pilots max allowed
  • 0 Countries presented
  • ✅ All certified wings allowed
  • 🏆 FAI Status = CAT 2 🏅
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  • Registration will open on
    09/12 15:04 (America/Bogota)

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    Trackers are not supplied at this event.

    Live trackers not supplied
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    There are no helicopters in this region.

    No Helicopter rescue
  • ⚕️❌

    There will not be medicical services on launch.

    No Medic on takeoff
  • 📱

    The region generally has good phone coverage

    Good phone coverage
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    We will be monitoring radios for your safety whilst you fly

    Radio coverage
  • 🚐

    There will be vehicles supplied to take you to launch

    Launch Transport
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    There will be retrieve vehicles available to return pilots to HQ

    Retrieve included
  • 💩

    There are toilets at, or near, the launch

    Toilets on takeoff
  • 📢

    The organisers are using Airtribune for registration, tracking, blogging and to publish scores

    Airtribune blogging
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    There will be ballast water available at launch

    Ballast on takeoff
  • 🥪

    There will be daily lunch packs for pilots

    Lunch packs
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    The organisers will give you printed maps at registration

    Maps are supplied
  • The organisers will have free WiFi available at HQ

    Free WiFi
  • ♻️

    The organisers support reducing the use of unnecessary plastic at the event. This includes NOT giving disposable water bottles

    Plastic reduction

Event info

The Piedechinche Cup has a 21-year tradition in Colombia. This year, the climatic conditions promise many kilometers in the competition. The Halcones de Cali Club and the Piedechinche Cup Organization invite federated and international pilots to participate in the XXII Piedechinche Open FAI 2 Cup to be held from August 7 to 14, 2026.



La Copa Piedechinche-Atmoxfera tiene una tradición de 20 años en Colombia. Este año, las condiciones climáticas prometen muchos kilómetros en la competencia. El Club Halcones de Cali y la Organización de la Copa Piedechinche invitan a los pilotos federados e internacionales a participar en la XXI Copa Piedechinche Pre-PWC Open FAI 2, que se llevará a cabo del 7 al 14 de agosto de 2026.

Flying site

Pie de Chinche is located in El Cerrito mountains in Cordillera Occidental between Cali and Tulua. While flying you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Valle de Cauca fields surrounding river Cauca and it's numerous tributaries.
The take off Pie de Chinche is situated not far from the creek of El Cerrito and the Hacienda Pie de Chinche famous for its Museum of Cane.
The place offers a fine flying with ceiling of up to 2700 m ASL and prevailing south winds.

Take offs:

- 2080 m ASL, 3°38'47" (3.64662)N; 76°10'10" (76.1697)W

- 1765 m ASL - N 03 38 47.7 W 076 10 11.0 (3.646493, -76.169775)
The launch ground is a spacious grassy slope. Connected by a dirt road.

Nearest landing - 1171 m ASL , N 3°37'25", W 76°11'40" (3.62375, 76.1947)
While flying one must observe airspace restrictions of Cali and Tulua airports.

Selection and entry fee

Insurance.
Pilots must have an insurance with a coverage for paragliding in Colombia, the pilots must verify the validity of their insurance administered by the government or private company in the country where the competition takes place (PIEDECHINCHE-COLOMBIA).

It is strongly recommended to inform the local contact of your insurance company to avoid delays.
It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure that their own insurance coverage is adequate.

Requirements for participants (pilots)
- Valid FAI pilot license
- Flying equipment: Wing, harness, rescue, helmet, radio, GPS (All the equipment must be in perfect conditions)
- Radio
- Paid registration fee.
- Complete registration form filled before comp starts
- Accept and Respect local valid regulations and laws.
- Medical insurance. With coverage for paragliding practice in Colombia. Must present contract copy . If pilot does not have this insurance, it must be purchased locally.

The entry fee includes:
- Shirt
- Waypoint list
- Map
- Live Trackers

Note: The use of 2m radios for national and foreign pilots in this event will be managed by local authorities. The communication system will be as follows: a radio station with air band and 2m radios operated by qualified people with valid licenses. This radio station will be in charge of communication between ATC (air traffic control), meet director and will be generating reports in case of emergencies, rescue and other needs between pilots and the organization.

Documents required at registration

  • 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)

    FAI Sporting Licence
  • You will need to sign an applicaton form at the venue. Usually the organiser will provide it on arrival.

    Signed Application 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.

    Signed Waiver/Release form
  • You will need to provide photo ID on arrival. This could be Passport, Driving Licence or National ID, for example.

    Identification documents needed
  • You must provide the organiser with a copy of your medical, rescue and repatriation insurance. You can purchase Global Rescue cover from Airtribune

    Rescue/Medical Insurance

Cancellation Policy

Ifaparticipant cancels their participation morethan 60 days beforethe competition start
date,arefund of 40% oftheregistration fee will beissued.
Cancellations made within 60 days of thecompetition start date are not eligible for arefund

Prize fund and scoring categories

OPEN 1, 2, 3
SERIAL 1,2,3
SPORT 1,2,3
FEMALE 1, 2, 3

General schedule

Friday, Aug 7, 2026
Aug 7, 2026: Training Day and Registration
Aug 08 to 14, 2026: Days of competition
Aug 14, 2026: Awards

09:00 - 16:00 - Official Registration and equipment inspection
18:30 - 19:30 - Mandatory Safety Briefing
20:00 - Opening ceremony

Aug 7, 2026: Dia de entrenamiento e Inscripciones
Aug 08 to 14, 2026: Días de competencia
Aug 14, 2026: Premiación

Daily schedule

07:30 - Transport to take-off site
10:00 - Informative takeoff meeting
10:30 - Start of take-off
16:30 - Delivery of the GPS
19:00 - Publication of provisional results

Accommodation and Activities

HQ - SEDE OFICIAL SIGA LA VACA
Info: NATALIA
Tel wapp: +57 316 8687881 - 3105006274
E-mail: siga.lavaca@hotmail.com

How to get here

Transporte terrestre terminal transportes Cali, Coodetrans Palmira Versalles El Placer, taxi sede Siga la vaca Santa elena, https://goo.gl/maps/jPk73dxjQY88GNvA7
En Avion: bus desde el aeropuerto, primer piso, ruta Palmira, terminal, luego bus hasta El Placer, tomar taxi sede Siga la vaca Santa elena
https://goo.gl/maps/XLY5iWDjtYvQp6eN8


Plane

The nearest airport is Cali. That is connect by Avianca flights to Bogota.

Bus

At the first floor of the airport building there is a bus station, Take a bus to Palmira, and there change for a bus to El Placer. From there take a taxi to headquarters:
https://goo.gl/maps/9Es5Y

Taxi

It take about 1 hour to get there by taxi. Take a taxi from Cali airport to Palmira and El Placer. See route: https://goo.gl/maps/Wbo7y

Desde el terminal de transportes de Cali, Coodetrans Palmira Versalles, El Placer, tomar taxi sede Siga la vaca Santa elena https://goo.gl/maps/Wbo7y

Downloads

Waypoint files

Organizers

Daniel Vallejo
Organizador
Address:
Av 6 AN 23-87 Cali Colombia
Tel: +57 300 43 96 101
Email: gerencia@parapentecali.co

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