About this flying site
Only a single flight is known from this site. The glide is very shallow and you should have a glider with a sufficient glide ratio in case no thermals are present. It is not known if this flight has got any XC pottential.
Rivalba paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Rivalba.
Altitude375 m
Launch directionsS
Coordinates45.1182, 7.8922
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Rivalba is a flying site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 375 m. It works best in southerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and south-westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Rivalba
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Rivalba doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Hill behind Rivalba. NOTE: As of JAN2025, the site has not been used by anyone for at least 10 years, the status is unknown, likely the field is cultivated and not usable for the most of the year.
Landing
Next to the local road. Big field, easy landing.
Flight rules
The upper limit is 1067m AMSL! Please strictkly respect this altitude limit, since the traffic approaching Caselle is often using the airspace above.
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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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