About this flying site
One of the highest gliding possibilities in the area. In spring the conditions are very strong, but end of summer and beginning of autumn is perfect. In winter usually too much snow to get there.
La Riposa paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for La Riposa.
Altitude2,161 m
Launch directionsSE, S
Coordinates45.1777, 7.0829
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
La Riposa is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,161 m. It works best in south-easterly and southerly 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 La Riposa
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction La Riposa doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Few meters from the refuge La Riposa big and smooth grass field. Lots of takeoff possibilities all around.
Landing
The same as Ciamberlando. The Chianocco landing is also within a reach of glide.
Access and parking
1) By car. Take the motorway or state highway to SUSA. Get to the main train station. Turn high behind it and follow the adjacent street towards East until seeing indications to 'Rocciamelone'.
Local weather notes
Do not even think about flying in presence of foen wind. Check the weather forecast, if foen is forecasted in next 24 hours it is better not to take the risks.
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Paragliding sites near La Riposa
Chiamberlando3 km away · 1,016 m · S launch · ridge soaringLe Combe6 km away · 1,577 m · S launch · thermalMolè7 km away · 887 m · SE launchChianocco8 km away · 854 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermalRocca Patanua11 km away · 2,265 m · NE, E, SE, S, SW, W launchColle di Fenestrelle12 km away · 2,163 m · E, SE, S launch · 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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