MEZZOLDO - Passo S.Marco is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,992 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
Terrain
mountain
Lift
ridge soaring and thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for MEZZOLDO - Passo S.Marco
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction MEZZOLDO - Passo S.Marco doesn't cover.
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About this flying site
The take-off is located on the western slope near the pass. It can be reached in two minutes on foot, parking the car near the pass; or by taking the ancient Priula road, in about 20 minutes, starting from the Ca' S. Marco Refuge.
Take-off
Easy south facing launch - VIRTUAL here https://psge.atom-i.net/index.cgi?45,3,1,1,9,2
Landing
Easy to land for paragliding; not for hangliders
Access and parking
One hour by car from Bergamo - two minutes walk from the road
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.