Monte Avena (Feltre) is a paragliding launch in the Italian Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,379 m and its mapped launch aspects are S, SW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
About this flying site
Common XC is going to Belluno direction and back.
You're supposed to pay a yearly fee of 10€ (can be paid at the Gelateria in Pedavena): you'll get a booklet with all the necessary infos.
Take-off
Main TO: TO A: large; parking just behind.
TO B: about 400m up along the road, park at the 'Malga' and walk to TO (about 150m). ATTN: on the right side often modelplanes!
Landing
- Feltre 'Ristorante/Pizzeria Tabia'
- Arten (Zona industriale) (N 46.00455/ E11.82389)
- TOP-landing is very easy
Access and parking
From 'Feltre' go to 'Pedavena', follow road to 'Croce d'Aune'. Here turn sharp left and follow road to TO (it turns into a dirty road for the last 500m).
For LZ'Arten': from Feltre (Main LZ) to 'Fonzasco'; in 'Arten', just before the church, turn left
Flight rules
XC-flights to Belluno/ Dolada: ATTN: small airport in Belluno, you MUST ALways remain to the NORTH of the main 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.