WHERE TO FLY IN VAL DI FASSA
In this section you can view information about take-offs and landings for paragliders, and some also for hang gliders, usually used by local pilots.
All take-offs can be used to make magnificent flights over the Dolomites of Val di Fassa. You can fly over the massifs of Sassolungo, Sella, Pordoi, Marmolada. We remind you that all the information contained in this section is to be considered purely as a suggestion. Take-offs and landings are usually used by local pilots, which means that they do not fall under any type of regulation by anyone, least of all the ICARUS FLYING TEAM A.S.D.
The pilot is solely responsible for conducting the flight in accordance with current legislation and the official documentation issued by the aeronautical bodies in charge.
Take-off name:
Decollo Nord Col Rodella
Altitude:
2360 meters above sea level
Reference landing:
Landing in Campitello during the opening periods of the Col Rodella cable car, otherwise landing in Canazei.
Reachable from:
Campitello taking the Col Rodella cable car, otherwise with the road to Passo Sella towards the Valentini refuge and then on foot towards Col Rodella.
Features:
The take-off occurs on land that is sometimes “clod” due to wind erosion and the presence of numerous agents that could cause entanglement.
Pay special attention:
In the presence of the ropes of the 2 chairlifts, avoid taking off near them; at the avalanche barriers in the section below take-off; to the wind from the North which requires careful evaluation, in fact already from 10km / h the conditions can be relatively turbulent, in addition to consider the transit in complete leeward to reach the landings.
Take-off exposure:
Take-off name:
Decollo Sud-Est Col Rodella
Altitude:
2360 meters above sea level
Reference landing:
Landing in Campitello during the opening periods of the Col Rodella cable car, otherwise landing in Canazei.
Reachable from:
Campitello taking the Col Rodella cable car, otherwise with the road to Passo Sella towards the Valentini refuge and then on foot towards Col Rodella.
Features:
The take-off occurs on grassy ground and relatively free from agents that could cause entanglement. The take-off is well suited during the morning hours in light wind conditions, as there are gradual reinforcements of breeze and thermal normally coming from south and south-east during the morning.
Pay special attention:
We recommend the south-east exit, avoiding the south-west exit due to the presence of Col Rodella. Not recommended for use in the afternoon or in any case in the presence of moderate winds from the west and south-west. Do not use with north wind!
Take-off exposure:
Take-off name:
Decollo Sud-Ovest Col Rodella
Altitude:
2900 meters above sea level
Reference landing:
Landing in Campitello during the opening periods of the Col Rodella cable car, otherwise landing in Canazei.
Reachable from:
Campitello taking the COl Rodella cable car, otherwise with the road to Passo Sella towards the Valentini refuge and then on foot towards Col Rodella
Features:
The take-off occurs on grassy ground and relatively free from agents that could cause entanglements. The take-off lends itself well during all hours of the day in light wind conditions, but is mainly used from late morning onwards, as there is a gradual rotation of the breeze from south-east to south-west, which could be strong during the afternoon hours
Pay special attention:
To the boulder on the left in the direction of take-off and the sudden increase in slope below take-off; at the cross slope of the take-off. Evaluate the strength of the breeze well. Do not use with north wind!
Take-off exposure:
Take-off name:
Take-off Locomotiva Passo Sella.
Altitude:
2300 meters above sea level
Reference landing:
Mainly Canazei landing, otherwise Campitello landing.
Features:
With the Passo Sella road, as soon as you arrive at the pass, walk up to the first Sella tower.
Features:
The take-off occurs on grassy / clod and particularly bumpy from the paths. It has numerous agents that could cause entanglements. The take-off is used by local pilots mainly during the autumn closing period of the cable car, as it is more easily accessible and more generous than Col Rodella in this period.
Pay special attention:
At the steep take-off slope; the difficulty of safely reaching landings in the case of downward and / or headwinds.
Take-off exposure:
Landing name:
Landing Campitello località Ischia
Altitude:
1420 meters above sea level
Location:
On the main road as soon as you reach Campitello, coming from the west immediately after the bridge, turn right or coming from the east immediately before the bridge, turn left towards the Col Rodella cable car. The landing is located 150 meters beyond the valley station of the cable car on the right, it can be identified by the presence of a windsock.
Features:
The landing is large and easily recognizable even from above, as you can take the cable car station as a reference. The landing direction can vary according to the day and the conditions, statistically there is a condition of light descent from the east or calm wind in the morning and then have a moderate breeze from the west in the afternoon / evening.
Features:
Take-off occurs on grassy / clod and particularly uneven ground from the paths. It has numerous agents that could cause entanglements. The take-off is used by local pilots mainly during the autumn closing period of the cable car, as it is more easily accessible and more generous than Col Rodella in this period.
Pay special attention:
To the overhead power line that longitudinally divides the area adjacent to the landing. Absolutely avoid the area south of it also due to the presence of the golf school field. To the trees on the west side of the landing which in the event of a moderate breeze can generate areas of turbulence.
Pay special attention:
Along the valley from east to west or opposite
Landing name:
LandingCanazei località Ciuch.
Altitude:
1430 meters above sea level
Location:
On the main road at the beginning of Canazei on the right coming from the west or at the end of Canazei on the left coming from the east. Near the “Caminetto” Hotel and the “Teater Gran Tobià” nightclub.
Features:
The landing is used by local pilots in the months when the Col Rodella cable car is closed when the “Locomotica Passo Sella” take-off becomes more used. Large and recognizable from above, as it is located in the meadow between the towns of Canazei and Campitello just north-east of the Campitello landing. The landing direction can vary according to the day and the conditions, statistically there is a condition of light descent from the east or calm wind in the morning and then have a moderate breeze from the west in the afternoon / evening.
Pay special attention:
To the trees on the west side of the landing which in the event of a moderate breeze can generate areas of turbulence.
Landing exhibition:
Along the valley from East to West or opposite
Location name:
Soaring Passo Sella.
Altitude:
2210 meters above sea level
Reachable from:
With the road to Passo Sella, just after the pass 300 meters on the right, the area is recognized by a large plateau with the presence of telephone pylons.
Features:
The zone is used by local pilots on days when the north wind does not allow for safe thermal flight. The area is fun during the first and last hours of the day and in any case outside the hours of thermal activity with laminar north wind.
Pay special attention:
To the telephone cables in the area behind the take-off area; to the possible sudden increase of the wind.
Landing exposure:
