Take-off
Ideal site for a small hike&fly! Take-off is rather small, only 1 wind at a time. Be very careful wjen there is 0 wind, and avoid attempting the takeoff when the wind is from behind, even if very slightly.
Cherry peak paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Cherry peak.
Altitude1,254 m
Launch directionsSE
Coordinates44.9633, 7.1708
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Cherry peak is a hill site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,254 m. It works best in south-easterly winds, and can also work in easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Cherry peak
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Cherry peak doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
1) By walking from Pomaretto. It takes approximately 600m vertical gain. 2) by car , but the last part - some 150m still has to be walked.
Local weather notes
This flying site is flyable when there is some valley breeze. It allows hours of soaring in the area of the takeoff. But flying XC from this site is very difficult. Use Monte Cucetto takeoff for XC instead.
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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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