Hill paragliding sites in Italy

Hill launches, typically flown as ridge sites in a steady wind and as thermal sites in sunshine. 14 in Italy, grouped by best wind direction (sites that work in several winds appear more than once).

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Best in north-easterly winds

Alassio - Puerta del Sol170 m · NE launch · ridge soaring and thermal Andora -Rollo356 m · NE, E, SE launch · ridge soaring and thermal Laigueglia - Capo Mele209 m · NE, E launch · ridge soaring Noli281 m · NE launch · ridge soaring

Best in easterly winds

Andora -Rollo356 m · NE, E, SE launch · ridge soaring and thermal Bevera446 m · E launch · ridge soaring and thermal Laigueglia - Capo Mele209 m · NE, E launch · ridge soaring Orgiano-Polveriera208 m · E launch · ridge soaring and thermal

Best in south-easterly winds

Alassio - Monte Pisciavino597 m · SE launch · ridge soaring and thermal Andora -Rollo356 m · NE, E, SE launch · ridge soaring and thermal Bergeggi284 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal Cherry peak1,254 m · SE launch · ridge soaring Revine1,108 m · SE launch · ridge soaring Spotorno -basso166 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal

Best in southerly winds

Bergeggi284 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal Chiamberlando1,016 m · S launch · ridge soaring Finale Ligure276 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermal Lu - vecchia cava255 m · S launch · ridge soaring Spotorno -basso166 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal

Best in south-westerly winds

Bergeggi284 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal Spotorno -basso166 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermal

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Direction ratings are a starting point. Local topography, sea breeze and valley winds change how a site works; read each site's briefing and the live forecast before travelling.