Monti della Gana 1270m

Overview

Monti della Gana 1270m is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,257 m. It works best in south-easterly and southerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

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Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Monti della Gana 1270m; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Bellinzona9 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Locarno9 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Lugano22 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Monti della Gana 1270m.

• Pizzo di VogornoOutdoors · 4.9 km awayMountain of the Lepontine Alps
• Monte CeneriOutdoors · 6.4 km awayMountain pass in Ticino, Switzerland
• Cima dell'UomoOutdoors · 4.6 km awayMountain in Switzerland
• Poncione di PiottaOutdoors · 6.4 km awayMountain in Switzerland
• Poncione dei Laghetti (Lavertezzo)Outdoors · 8.1 km awayMountain in Switzerland

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Capanna Albagno5 km NE · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds
• Mornera (Bellinzona)6 km E · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds
• Cima di Medeglia8 km S · Faces SWWorks in other winds
• Monte Tamaro -Alpe Foppa9 km S · Faces SE–SWWorks in other winds
• Locarno- Cardada - Cimetta -15709 km W · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds
• Tamaro -Gipfel10 km S · Faces SE–S
• Parusciana12 km NE · Faces S–WWorks in other winds
• Moschera13 km S · Faces SE–SWWorks in other winds

Pilot notes