Rocca Patanua is a paragliding launch in the Italian Alps. Its recorded elevation is 2,265 m and its mapped launch aspects are NE, E, SE, S, SW, W. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
Take-off
Rocca Patanua is one of the most frequented hike&fly takeoff sites.
You can start your hike at Prarotto Church (approx 800m D+) or even from down below in the valley (approx 1900-2000m D+)
The smooth fields allow taking off almost in all directions,
In the months from october until the april/may there can be significant ammount of the snow on the takeoff.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.