About this flying site
Good takeoff technique is required! Not for beginners. No windsocks available, but there is a flag on the mountain refugee (when it is open). It can be a little bumpy out there.
Mombarone paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Mombarone.
Altitude2,267 m
Launch directionsS, SW
Coordinates45.5844, 7.8942
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Mombarone is a flying site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,267 m. It works best in southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly and south-easterly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Mombarone
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Mombarone doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Takeoff possible below the mountain refugee, at about 2300 m. Directions available are SW and S... just choose a place on the grass (be careful with rocks!) Possible takeoff also facing E (it's more like NE...) with nil to light winds.
Landing
San Giacomo official landing.
Access and parking
About 2.5 to 3 hours hike from San Giacomo.
Local weather notes
Foehn winds (northerly) Cloudbase covering the takeoff
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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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