Budeasa

Overview

Budeasa is a hill site in Romania with a recorded launch elevation of 385 m. It works best in south-westerly winds, and can also work in southerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

• There is a big lake at landing place. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

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

• Mioveni8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Pitești8 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Ștefănești11 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Armenian Church, PiteștiCulture · 8.3 km awayApostolic church in Pitești, Romania
• Vila FloricaCulture · 9.3 km awayManor / small two-storey palace in Romania, Romania
• Trivale MonasteryCulture · 7.7 km awayMonastery in Pitești, Romania

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

• Văleni-Podgoria15 km SE
• Gorganu18 km SE
• Cazan49 km E
• Mt. Ghitu50 km N · Faces SE–SWorks in other winds
• Priseaca50 km NE · Faces E–NWWorks in other winds
• Dealul Frumos53 km NE · Faces S–SW
• Cozia Peak59 km NW · Faces W
• Piscul Soicii63 km NE

Pilot notes