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…
Rocca Patanua paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Rocca Patanua.
Altitude2,265 m
Launch directionsNE, E, SE, S, SW, W
Coordinates45.1748, 7.2215
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Rocca Patanua is a flying site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 2,265 m. It works best in north-easterly, easterly, south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly and westerly winds, and can also work in northerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Rocca Patanua
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Rocca Patanua doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Landing
very easy top landing
Access and parking
by trail.
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Paragliding sites near Rocca Patanua
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