Take-off
On the top of Malanotte di Pratonevoso mountain. Reachable by car. HG ramp is next to the parking on the top (which makes it perfectly comfortable for HG). PG can take off from slopes around or the ski-slope on the right.
Malanotte paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Malanotte.
Altitude1,741 m
Launch directionsN, NE, E, SE, W, NW
Coordinates44.2688, 7.7934
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Malanotte is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,741 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly, easterly, south-easterly, westerly and north-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 Malanotte
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Malanotte doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Landing
Villanova di Mondovi, Dho. The official LZ may be out of reach for PG on non-thermal days, but some alternative fields are available.
Access and parking
Follow the signs to 'Prato Nevoso' from Mondovi. After reaching Prato Nevoso continue up on the main street.
Local weather notes
It strong southern and western winds - better stay on ground!
Flight rules
Closest CTR - around Cuneo Levaldigi airport (approx 20km to North)
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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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