Europe · Apennine, ITA
Gran Sasso
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About
Gran Sasso d'Italia (lit. 'Great Rock of Italy') is a massif in the Apennine Mountains of Italy. Its highest peak, Corno Grande (2,912 metres), is the highest mountain in the Apennines, and the second-highest mountain in Italy outside the Alps. The mountain lies within Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park. The three main summits of the Gran Sasso are Corno Grande, which at 2,912 metres (9,554 feet) is the highest peak in the Apennines, nearby Corno Piccolo, and Pizzo d'Intermesoli, which is separated from the other two peaks by Val Maone, a deep valley.
Launch Points (1)
Val Maone Launch
A generic hang glider launch
Landing Zones (1)
Val Maone LZ
A generic landing area (LZ)
Flying Conditions
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 332 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.
Terrain & Access
The areas around launch(s) may be : Loose Rock You will find the terrain to include : Above tree line conditions
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Location
- Latitude
- 42.472554
- Longitude
- 13.567359
- Altitude
- 2,680 m / 8,791 ft
Conditions
- Min Hang Rating
- H3
- Best Wind Dir
- NNW (332°)
- Best Wind Speed
- 10–20 kt
Chase the Wind
Real-time METAR data helps you find a good conditions window and set your MSFS world clock to match.
Nearby stations are not currently reporting to the aviation weather network.