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Montefalcone offers a unique paragliding experience, though it is rarely used. The site is suitable for soaring and some cross-country flights.
Takeoff is located at coordinates 45°39'50.86"N, 11°12'38.01"E, at an altitude of approximately 1600 meters. From the end of the chairlift, head down the ski slope, keeping to the right for 300-400 meters. The takeoff faces the southwest side, opposite the chairlift. Under certain wind conditions, you can also take off from the ski slope on the north side.
For landing, there is ample space at the basin where the chairlift starts, at an altitude of 1000 meters. Alternatively, you can land in the valley floor of Recoaro in a field at coordinates 45:42.090 N, 011:12.264 E, near the bar 'Giorgetti'. If the grass is high, consider landing in the riverbed or on the soccer field on the other side of the river. Both landing spots are on the northeast side of Recoaro. If you take off towards the southwest, you need to gain some altitude to pass over the ridge; otherwise, follow the ridge to your left and head south down into the valley. There is also a landing spot at coordinates 45:39.712N, 11:17.377E, with many landable fields before reaching it.
To get there, you can take the cableway from Recoaro town center to Recoaro Mille, then a 2km shuttle bus ride, followed by a chairlift to Montefalcone. Alternatively, from the road from Valdagno to Recoaro, turn left to Recoaro Mille just before the village of S. Quirico, park, and take the chairlift to Montefalcone. Always check if the chairlift is operational before heading up. If you prefer, you can walk up, which takes about an hour and a half, following the ski slope.
This southwest-facing takeoff is ideal for late afternoon flights and mild thermodynamic soaring.
For more details, visit the club Montefalcone page: [Montefalcone Paragliding Club](http://www.parapendio.info/templates/index.php?id=94).
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