Europe · Lombardy, ITA
The Stelvio Pass
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About
The Stelvio Pass is a mountain pass in northern Italy bordering Switzerland at an elevation of 2,757 m (9,045 ft) above sea level. It is the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps, and the second highest in the Alps, 7 m (23 ft) below France's Col de l'Iseran (2,764 m (9,068 ft)).
Launch Points (1)
The Stelvio Pass Launch
A generic hang glider launch
Landing Zones (1)
The Stelvio Pass LZ
A generic landing area (LZ)
Flying Conditions
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 102.6 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions high altitude conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.
Terrain & Access
The areas around launch(s) may be : Grassy slopes You will find the terrain to include : Alpine conditions Above tree line conditions
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Location
- Latitude
- 46.531248
- Longitude
- 10.453309
- Altitude
- 2,832 m / 9,290 ft
- Time Zone
- Europe/Zurich
Conditions
- Min Hang Rating
- H3
- Best Wind Dir
- ESE (103°)
- Best Wind Speed
- 10–20 kt
- Weather Station
- LIVE
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to The Stelvio Pass. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Resia Pass, BZ, IT
13:13 UTC
34 km from site
Wind
N 10°
4 kt
Ceiling
Clear
sm vis
N 10° · 4 kt · 13:13 UTC
Select a time to check launches
Jan 21
Weather at , 34 km from The Stelvio Pass. Mountain conditions may differ — this is a clue, not a forecast. Adjust sim time on site until conditions feel right.