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Alto paragliding site and weather forecast

Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Alto.

Altitude1,242 m
Launch directionsE, SE, S, SW
Coordinates44.1219, 7.9865
AreaItalian Alps

Site briefing

Planning information for Alto

Alpine flying overview

Alto is a paragliding launch in the Italian Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,242 m and its mapped launch aspects are E, SE, S, SW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.

About this flying site

Beautifull site with incredible landscape. Not for beginner. The best season is late winter/early spring or autumn, in summer strong conditions e often low base clouds.

Take-off

Take off 1) 44°07'21.32' N 7°59'48.32' E 1092m Take off 2) 44°07'17.97' N 7°59'11.61' E 1214m Large green field,

Landing

44°06'28.91' N 8°00'24.20' E 604m Large landing area but Very Tecnical because in the lee side of thermals activity. ( please contact local pilot before use it). Strongly recommended the easy 'top landing' in big field take off area 2.

Access and parking

autoroute A10, exit Albenga. SP 582 nord directions. after about 5 Km turn left SP 14 Alto-Caprauna directions.

Local weather notes

is possible Fly with E or SE or S. Not fly with N or NW

Flight rules

take care to the Albenga Airport Airspace

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