DESCRIPTION

not having much altitude to work with requires to work even the weakest thermals; once above launch it becumes mauch easier...

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- flatland
- hanggliding
- hike
- thermals
- xc

weather

Do not fly in the presence of foen winds! Strong turbulence and wind gusts! Avoid flying also if the entry of such winds is forecasted on the same day. It is usually matter of few minutes to become dangerous and unflyable. In summer months thunderstorms may build up very quickly, especially over Lanzo town some 10-15km away, keep your eye on development of cumulus clouds.

access

There is a shuttle bus on almost every flyable day, which departs from the bar in Rocca Canavese, Via Levone 31 (coordinates: 45.309925, 7.583138 ) (>> see map/ pix)) Also a nice 1hr hike (530m up) from the landing. The road starts approx 500m east of the landing field. Follows the crest of the ridge all the way up. The road to launch is partly unpaved and 4x4 and high clearance would help...

regulation

The airport of Turin is very close! Do not fly towards east on the plains! It is ok to stay over the mountains.