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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
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.
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.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeNNW · 332° ±0°
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