Cornizzolo paragliding site and weather forecast

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Altitude1,300 m
Launch directionsSE, S, SW, W
Coordinates45.8330, 9.3021
AreaItalian Alps

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: workableSE: bestS: bestSW: bestW: bestNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Cornizzolo is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,300 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly and westerly winds, and can also work in easterly 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 Cornizzolo

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Cornizzolo doesn't cover.

Tremezzo-Crocione-Bellagionorth-easterly wind, 21 km away · 1,598 m · SE, S launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

Take-off

Monte Cornizzolo, easy south facing launch directly at the road where the shuttle drops you off (Risparmio), or walk 10 minutes west to the summit to a much bigger launch (Centrale) used for competitions

Landing

Landing Suello: big sized field next to the restaurant (Cielo e Terra) (N45.81750, E9.31853, 260m). It is the principal landing of this location where shuttles are available every flyable day.

Access and parking

To get Landing in Suello by car from Milan take the SS36 to Lecco, then get off at Civate, 2nd to your left is the LZ. The shuttle leaves at the parking of restaurant Cielo e Terra in Suello.

Local weather notes

Careful with strong north winds, light north winds with strong sun can provide good flying conditions but you will fly in lee.

Flight rules

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Paragliding sites near Cornizzolo

Valcava17 km away · 1,215 m · SE, S, SW launch · thermalMonte Bisbino (Italien)19 km away · 1,325 m · W launchCroce dell uomo (Italien)20 km away · 790 mPratino (Foppa Martinu)20 km away · 1,042 m · ridge soaring and thermalTremezzo-Crocione-Bellagio21 km away · 1,598 m · SE, S launchRoncola22 km away · 881 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal

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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