About this flying site
Great flight, but flying conditions are often challenging, giving few opportunities to catch a good day. Take off isn't often clear due to high altitude and sea proximity.
Beigua paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Beigua.
Altitude998 m
Launch directionsS
Coordinates44.4278, 8.5990
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Beigua is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 998 m. It works best in southerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Beigua
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Beigua doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
20min walking from parking. Take off is inside the protected natural area 'Parco del Beigua'
Landing
Top landing is suggested. Landing on last western beach of Cogoleto. Forbidden from 1 May till 30 September - Always check the beach befor fly specially April and October.
Access and parking
From Varazze take road to Alpicella -> Monte Beigua
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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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