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Ahornach (Acereto) paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Ahornach (Acereto).
Altitude1,410 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates46.9260, 11.9675
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Ahornach (Acereto) is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,410 m. It works best in south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Ahornach (Acereto)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Ahornach (Acereto) doesn't cover.
Kronplatznortherly or north-westerly wind, 21 km away · 2,266 m · N, NE, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalSpeikbodennorth-easterly, south-easterly or southerly wind, 5 km away · 2,362 m · NE, SE, S, SW launch · thermalGrente/ Antholzeasterly wind, 11 km away · 2,290 m · E, SE launchGaisjoch Handyempfängerwesterly wind, 26 km away · 2,227 m · SW, W, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
use only designated 'paddock'!
Landing
large meadow with windsock (can be seen from TO) > see pix >> avoid landing in cultivated fields!
Access and parking
car/ taxi/ shuttlebus from LZ
Local weather notes
North wind!
Flight rules
If flying from here, you have to pay a small fee (at the center near the LZ)
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Ahornach (Acereto)
Speikboden5 km away · 2,362 m · NE, SE, S, SW launch · thermalGrente/ Antholz11 km away · 2,290 m · E, SE launchPlata - Pfalzen13 km away · 1,562 m · S launch · thermalKronplatz21 km away · 2,266 m · N, NE, NW launch · ridge soaring and thermalWeitental Oberhofer21 km away · 1,248 mGitschberg22 km away · 2,379 m
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
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