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Located in Italy, this paragliding site offers a takeoff altitude of 1235 meters and a height difference of 974 meters. The takeoff is relatively easy, making it accessible for many pilots, though the flight can become technical depending on your chosen route and wind conditions. This site is frequently used for soaring and is known for good cross-country (XC) potential.
For those interested in learning or improving their paragliding skills, you can contact the local school at [Paraberna](http://www.paraberna.com/sito/Scuola/Dove_siamo.html).
The local club, A.S. Volo Libero I Barbaggianni, can be reached through Carlo Mutto at Tel. 015 2531071 or 335 8161409. Their office is located at Strada delle Azalee, 9 – frazione Vandorno – 13900 Biella (BI). You can also email them at vololiberobielladeibarbagianni@yahoogroups.com or visit their [website](http://digilander.libero.it/cart63s/dovesiamo.html).
Another club associated with this site is 'Le Rate Vuloire,' though no contact information is available for them.
To reach the takeoff point, start from Andrate and follow the signs to San Giacomo until the end of the road where you will find a parking area. From there, it is about a 5-minute walk to the launch site. Be cautious of side winds and avoid flying over Borgofranco.
For more information on flights, you can visit [Parapendio Cavallaria](http://www.parapendiocavallaria.it/pagine/voliEN.html).
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