About this flying site
Very good site for xc flight, this is a good spot for people willing to learn xc. You can fly 10km along the ridge before having to make the first transition.
Valcava paragliding site and weather forecast
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Altitude1,215 m
Launch directionsSE, S, SW
Coordinates45.7798, 9.5099
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Valcava is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,215 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in easterly and 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 Valcava
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Valcava doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
Two slopes, one facing SW and the other one facing SE.
Landing
The official landing is not very big, it is ok for paragliders but it is small for hang gliders. There are bigger fields close to the official landing.
Access and parking
Takeoff: Close to the old cable car station in Valcava. A five minutes walk from the village. The village can be reached by car.
Local weather notes
The site is not very good with wind from west or east. Becomes dangerous when these winds get stronger.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Valcava
Pratino (Foppa Martinu)3 km away · 1,042 m · ridge soaring and thermalRoncola5 km away · 881 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalSan'Antonio Abbandonato10 km away · 980 m · ridge soaring and thermalCornizzolo17 km away · 1,300 m · SE, S, SW, W launch · thermalMonte Rena23 km away · 1,116 mCusio - Monte Avaro26 km away · 1,746 m · S launch · ridge soaring and thermal
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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