DESCRIPTION

This takeoff is underestimated, because little known. The city below and the pit made super strong thermal, which climb up to 3000 mt. Here can be done every type of fly known, and some pilots also reach the adriatic sea from here. Some pilots also report that in some occasion the valley can't made you land because of the thermal activity.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hanggliding
- soaring
- thermals
- xc

weather

Avoid takeoff with western wind. Castelmauro works better with easter dominant. Also pay attention to the very strong condition that you can find in sunny day, especially in summer.

access

Getting to this takeoff isn't really easy, because there's no official trail. You should leave your car near the astronomical telescope and then walk to takeoff through the woods. 5 minutes walking however. Anyway the local pilot are always flying, so contact them for advise, they will be happy to carry you.

regulation

No special rules here.