About this flying site
the road to go to the take off is semi private. the SIV is forbiden whitout special authorization. thank you
Monte Mezzo (Lago di Como) paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Monte Mezzo (Lago di Como).
Altitude1,245 m
Launch directionsSE, S, SW
Coordinates46.1900, 9.3632
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Monte Mezzo (Lago di Como) is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,245 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 Monte Mezzo (Lago di Como)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Monte Mezzo (Lago di Como) doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
monte mezzo la piazza: 1450m monte mezzo eolo : 1700m HG ramp at 'Bugiallo': N46 11 24.6 E9 21 46.0, 1240m
Landing
the port of Gera Lario (take care of the wind) NOT suitable for HG!!
Local weather notes
Summer: only on the morning and evening because in the afternoon it's too windy!
Flight rules
you need to ask information to fly on this area. after lot of problem, please contact fabio to get informations and authorization.
Check current site guidance
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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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