Paragliding

Mount Subasio, with its 1,290-metre peak above sea level, is a spectacular flight zone. Its geomorphological features and favourable air currents make it the ideal place to practice adrenaline activities such as paragliding and free flight.
If the weather is favourable, souring over Assisi with views of Lake Trasimeno and the Apennines in the distance will be a breathtaking experience.
You can take off in different directions from the summit.
The flight zone has five descending take-off points on the north, east, south and west sides and two landing areas that can easily be reached by car or shuttle bus.

The take-off points are as follows:

1. Take-off San Rufino – 1,110 metres a.s.l.
   Suitable for: paragliding
   

   Starting from Assisi, this is the first take-off you come to as you climb to the summit of Mount Subasio, about 2 kilometres from the Eremo delle Carceri.
   The take-off point is marked by a sock on the left-hand side of the road, where you can leave you car and walk to the take-off point on the slope 50 metres away.
   This is the perfect take-off in winter when the other take-off points are inaccessible due to snow or low clouds as it is the lowest take-off of them all.

   The wind direction for this take-off is from SOUTH to SOUTH-WEST.
   It is not advisable to take-off in the hottest hours in summer due to strong temperature changes.

2. Take-off NORTH – 1,180 metres a.s.l.
   Suitable for: paragliding
   

   This is the second take-off point you come to on your way up from Assisi to the summit of Subasio. It is about 4 kilometres from Eremo delle Carceri and is recognisable by the wind-sock on the left-hand side of the road near a small pine tree.
   You cam comfortably leave your car on the side of the road.

   The NORTH wind is best for take-off, however you need to be careful when you are in the valley as it could be stronger than at the take-off point.
   We advise you not to fly too far towards Assisi as the wind could prevent you from returning to the NORTH landing (there are no other landing areas between the north handing and Assisi). When conditions are favourable with a weak wind from the NORTH, it is sometimes possible to fly past Assisi towards the landing point of Rivotorto.

   Do not choose this direction when the wind is from the EAST or NORTH-EAST.

3. Take-off EAST – 1,220 metres a.s.l.
   Suitable for: paragliding
   
   This is the third take-off point you come to on your way from Assisi up to the summit of Subasio. It is 5 kilometres away from Eremo delle Carceri on the left-hand side of a dirt track near a pedestrian path along the fence.
   You can leave your car by the side of the road, cross the pedestrian path and walk 200 metres NORTH-EAST along the slop. A wind-sock marks the take-off area.

   The EAST or NORTH-EAST wind is best for take-off, however you need to be careful when you are in the valley as it could be stronger than at the take-off point.
   Furthermore, the wind could create turbulence during landing and strengthen due to the Venturi effect.

4. Decollo OVEST – 1.277 metri sul livello del mare
   Suitable for: paragliding
   

   This is the fourth take-off point you come to on your way from Assisi up to the summit of Subasio. It lies about 7 kilometres from Eremo delle Carcere in Assisi and is marked by a wind-sock on the right-hand side of the road, with a wooden sign marked TAKE-OFF WEST.

   This is the most populst take-off in the area when you take off with the wind from the WEST, NORTH-WEST and SOUTH-WEST. With a moderate wind from NORTH-WEST the San Rufino col develops a downwind in the gorge below.

5. Take-off SOUTH – 1,250 metres a.s.l.
   Suitable for: paragliding

   This is the fifth take-off point you come to on your way from Assisi up to the summit of Subasio. It lies about 9 kilometres from Eremo delle Carcere in Assisi and is marked by a wind-sock on the right-hand side of the road, with a wooden sign marked TAKE-OFF SOUTH.

   Take-off is best with a wind from the SOUTH or SOUTH-EAST.

The landing points are:

1. Landing Rivotorto – 210 metres a.s.l.
   (GPS COORDINATES: LAT. 43.047157 N – LON. 12.615473 E)
   
   The landing point has a surface area of one hectare which provides comfortable landings, although keep an eye out for the high voltage cables (marked) near the sports field next to the landing point and for the trees that border the landing point, which could create a light turbulence, if the wind is strong.
   
   How to get there: take the E45 (in the direction of Perugia – Foligno; Foligno – Perugia), exit at Rivotorto and drive towards the town centre. Near the Sanctuary, turn right on to Via della Regola di San Francesco. The landing point lies 200 metres along the road on the right.
   
   
2. Landing NORTH – 510 metres a.s.l.
   (GPS COORDINATES: LAT. 43.089194 N – LON. 12.656646 E)
   
   It is used for flying when the wind is from the NORTH or EAST and you are advised to pay special attention to possible turbulence due to its morphological conditions. The free flight Club ALISUBASIO has excellent relastions with the nearby and surrounding landowners thanks to the respect shown by the pilots for the crops of those working the land. As a result, we invite everyone to take great care during landings.
   
   How to get there: go towards Assisi and take the SS 444 that links Assisi to Gualdo Tadino. After about 3 kilometres, when you come to signs for some holiday farmhouses, turn right and continue for about 1 kilometre until you reach a ruin on the right-hand side of the road. You’ll find the landing point marked by a wind-sock about 200 metres further on.
   
   

For further information: Club volo libero ALISUBASIO, telephone +39 348 6546540.