Europe · Giulia, ITA

Tolmezzo

ThermalFoot LaunchCross Country

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Tolmezzo

About

Located in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy, is a renowned hub for hang gliding enthusiasts. It serves as the headquarters for the 22nd FAI World Hang Gliding Class 1 Championship. This prestigious championship attracts highly experienced mountaineers and showcases the exhilarating sport of hang gliding. The competition flying area around Tolmezzo spans diverse landscapes, from the sea to the Dolomites, crossing flatlands, the Alps, and the Prealps.

Launch Points (1)

Launch

Foot Launch
Alt: 991 m / 3,252 ftHdg: 157° SSESurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

 Launch

Landing Zones (1)

LZ

Alt: 980 m / 3,215 ftHdg: 0° N

A generic landing area (LZ)

Flying Conditions

Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 156.7 @ 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

AlpineGrassy SlopeRoad Nearby

The areas around launch(s) may be : Grassy slopes You will find the terrain to include : Alpine conditions

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Location

Latitude
46.230877
Longitude
12.806875
Altitude
991 m / 3,252 ft
Time Zone
Europe/Rome

Conditions

Min Hang Rating
H2
Best Wind Dir
SSE (157°)
Best Wind Speed
10–20 kt
Weather Station
LIPA

Chase the Wind

Nearest weather station to Tolmezzo. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.

Aviano, PN, IT

13:00 UTC

27 km from site

Wind

N 10°

3 kt

Ceiling

FEW 0 ft

6+ sm vis

N 10° · 3 kt · 13:00 UTC

LaunchOver the back (147°)

Select a time to check launches

Jan 21

Weather at , 27 km from Tolmezzo. Mountain conditions may differ — this is a clue, not a forecast. Adjust sim time on site until conditions feel right.