Gemona - Mt.Cuarnan

Overview

Gemona - Mt.Cuarnan is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,170 m. It works best in southerly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• Several competition shave been held from this site and it also has several world records for distance and speed. XC towards East into Slovenia (Kobaridski Stol) and further is possible (and regularly done). Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Gemona - Mt.Cuarnan; 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.

• Gemona del Friuli3 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Tarcento7 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• San Daniele del Friuli18 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Gemona - Mt.Cuarnan.

• Lago di CavazzoOutdoors · 10 km awayLake in Northern Italy
• Arboreto PasculCulture · 6.7 km awayBotanical garden in Italy

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

• San Simeone - Bordano8 km NW · Faces SE–SWWorks in other winds
• Bernadia - Nimis9 km SE · Faces SE–SWWorks in other winds
• Porzus16 km SE · Faces S–WWorks in other winds
• Kobariski Stol (Kobarid)23 km E · Faces SE–SWWorks in other winds
• Kanin (Bovec)25 km E · Faces SE–SWPossible XC from here on a SW day, 25 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Meduno29 km W · Faces SW
• Monte Paularo32 km N · Faces SE–SWPossible XC from here on a S day, 32 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Ozben33 km E · Faces SW

Pilot notes