Europe · Lombardy, ITA

Aprica

Ridge SoaringThermalFoot LaunchCross Country

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About

Aprica is a town and comune in the province of Sondrio, Lombardy, northern Italy. It is located on the eponymous pass, the most favorable one connecting Valtellina to Val Camonica. Its main source of income is tourism, using the areas geography to offer skiing (winter) and mountain biking (summer) opportunities.

Launch Points (2)

Dosso Paso Ski lift East Launch

Foot Launch
Alt: 2,236 m / 7,337 ftHdg: 77° ENESurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

Dosso Paso Ski lift East Launch

Dosso Paso Ski lift West Launch

Foot Launch
Alt: 2,236 m / 7,336 ftHdg: 312° NWSurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

Dosso Paso Ski lift West Launch

Landing Zones (1)

Aprica Town LZ

Alt: 1,177 m / 3,860 ftHdg: 251° WSW

A generic landing area (LZ)

Flying Conditions

Has 2 different launch points. The best wind direction is 293.8 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.

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Location

Latitude
46.124994
Longitude
10.168770
Altitude
2,236 m / 7,337 ft

Conditions

Min Hang Rating
H3
Best Wind Dir
WNW (294°)
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.