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Colonei

E to SE facing thermal site · 1,357 m takeoff · 1,076 m height gain

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Overview

Colonei is a flatland site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,357 m. It works best in easterly and south-easterly winds, and can also work in north-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

  • Strong west winds can be dangerous and prevent flying; if only light: possibly good flying conditions. Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Colonei are on the way. We are scoring ten years of weather for every site, month by month, against this site, its region and the sites around it.

Local weather notes

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • VRN Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport29 km
  • VBS Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport45 km
  • BGY Il Caravaggio International Airport86 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Colonei; 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.

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Colonei.

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

Flying nearby

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Pilot notes

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Flying Colonei?

Takeoff, landing, rules, the hour by hour forecast and live wind are in the site details on the map.

Open site details

Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

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