Sites/Valtellina
DOSSIER · 297SITE · EUROPE
46°11′56″N · 9°49′20″ELIVE CHART · OBSERVED 1400Z
Airworthy · 3+
EUROPE · SONDRIO · ITA

Valtellina

ThermalTowXCSimulatedFoot Launch
ELEV 2,268 M / 7,440 FT

Specimen Sheet · Vital Statistics

Launch Elev2,268 m
Launch Elev FT7,440 ft MSL
Min Hang RatingH3
Best Wind151° · 10–20 kt
Coordinates46.1989° N
 9.8223° E

Classification · Terrain & Access

Foot LaunchAerotow
§ 01CHART · LAUNCHES & LANDINGS

Field chart.

Launch point
Landing zone
Launch heading
4 LAUNCHES · 3 LZs · ALT RANGE 2742,268 M

§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21

Valtellina s a valley in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, bordering Switzerland. Today it is known for its ski center, hot spring spas, bresaola, cheeses (in particular Bitto, named after the river Bitto) and wines. In past centuries it was a key Alpine pass between northern Italy and Germany. The control of the Valtellina was much sought after, particularly during the Thirty Years' War as it was an important part of the Spanish Road.

Has 4 different launch points and at least 1 or more defined places that you can tow from. The best wind direction is 151.3 @ 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 EnvelopeSSE · 151° ±0°

NSEWNESENWSW
1020 kt
Primary · SSE · 151°
Envelope: 151° – 151° (±0°)
Preferred · 1015 ktWorkable · 1523 ktHazardous · >25 kt

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§ 07 · Location · Field CoordinatesWGS-84

Latitude46.198868
Longitude9.822350
DMS · N46°11′56″N
DMS · E9°49′20″E
Altitude2,268 m
Altitude FT7,440 ft
UTM32T 563 448 E · 5 187 451 N

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FILE № 297 · CLOSED 2026·03·21
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✎ SURVEYED · EUROPE · ITA