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Decollo del Carparo is a paragliding launch site with an elevation of 900 meters above sea level, facing east/southeast. The landing zone is in Ospedaletti. Access to the launch site is either by shuttle or private vehicle, followed by a 25-minute hike. From Ospedaletti, take the road via Coldirodi towards San Romolo. At a hairpin turn with a panoramic view, continue on foot to the launch site.
Thermal flying over the bay is usually possible for a few hours. If the wind from the sea becomes too strong, move to a lower launch site. Nearby attractions include the beach of San Remo, Bordighera, Monte Bignone, and Monte Ceppo.
Due to ongoing construction, there is no official landing site. Strong winds and bad weather are not ideal for flying here. It's recommended to start flights around midday at Bandito, as the wind becomes unfavorable in the afternoon.
For walk and fly, the starting point for Monte Carparo and Monte Bandido is about 20 minutes below the launch sites on the mountain road above Coldirodi. From the parking area, take the steep path up and then turn left, or take the straight path and later turn right. The path to Monte Carparo is steep, while the path to Monte Bandido is gently sloping.
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The local flying club, Ponente Flight Volo Libero, meets at the former beach bar in Ospedaletti. Contact Enzo Mamone at +39 340 475 1905 for advice on conditions and weather. The club provides transportation to the launch sites with a 4WD bus.
Accommodation is available at the Villaggio dei Fiori campsite in San Remo, which is a beautiful site and only a 10-minute bus ride from the meeting point. It is also affordable.
The main flying mountains, Monte Nero with a height difference of 540 meters and Bandito, offer beautiful flights. The Monte Nero launch site is suitable for evening flights with reliable wind and for experienced reverse launchers.
For a live view, check the webcam at http://www.comune.ospedaletti.im.it/webcam/index2.php.
The four hills along the "Riviera of Flowers" on the Ligurian coast are often seen as scenic rather than prime flying spots. However, a flight down to San Remo, as depicted in the classic film, can be recreated with your paraglider, making a landing on the beach a worthwhile excursion.
For more information, visit the club's website at www.ponenteflight.it.
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