Take-off
From San Martino di Castrozza, you need to follow the sign for 'Malga Ces'. After 3 km. you will see the chair lift PUNTA CES - Time table on http://impiantices.it/skiarea-ces/orari/ (winter and summer seasons).
Punta Ces - San Martino di Castrozza paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Punta Ces - San Martino di Castrozza.
Altitude2,196 m
Launch directionsSE, S
Coordinates46.2676, 11.7606
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Punta Ces - San Martino di Castrozza is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,196 m. It works best in south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in easterly and south-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 Punta Ces - San Martino di Castrozza
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Punta Ces - San Martino di Castrozza doesn't cover.
Marmoladanortherly wind, 20 km away · 3,105 m · N launchCorvara Boè - Vallonnorth-easterly wind, 30 km away · 2,195 m · NE, SE, S launch · thermalPalamonda - Colverde - San Martino di Castrozzawesterly wind, 4 km away · 2,199 m · S, SW, W launch · thermalSpitzbuhel -Siusi/ Seis am Schlernnorth-westerly wind, 32 km away · 1,913 m · NW launch · thermal
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
It is a Big flat area, located on North-West of the town (San Martino di Castrozza). Normally the valley breeze come from South East during the day but in the evening when the sun sets the wind could be from North.
Access and parking
There are two main roads, one from Veneto (one hour by car from Bassano) and one from Trento - Bolzano.
Local weather notes
Weather Info: http://www.meteotrentino.it http://www.arpav.veneto.it Pay particular attention to moderate winds from Northwest, North and Northeast in general, in these conditions, the area becomes very dangerous and turbulent in summer…
Flight rules
No powered paragliding allowed.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Punta Ces - San Martino di Castrozza
Tognola4 km away · 2,162 m · E, SE, S launch · thermalPalamonda - Colverde - San Martino di Castrozza4 km away · 2,199 m · S, SW, W launch · thermalCima Agnelezza - Lago Calaita6 km away · 2,223 m · SE, S launch · thermalMaso Tais10 km away · 1,236 m · S launch · thermalRosengarten/ Catinaccio -Paolina (Karersee)20 km away · 2,187 m · SW, W launch · ridge soaring and thermalAlpe Cermis20 km away · 2,183 m
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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