For several years now, Monte Cucco (1566m above sea level) has been known as one of the best
areas of the world for hang-gliding. The launch sites (north and south) can be easily reached by car
using paved roads. You can easily top land and start again!. Monte Cucco is so well-known that it played host to the 1998/ 99 World Hanggliding Championships, and in 2008 to the Womens World Hanggliding Championship. In July 2010 the Pre World Hanggliding Championships will take place here, 150 top ranked pilots will be competing, giving them a chance to familiarise themselves with the area prior to the World Championships in 2011. The Hotel Bar Restaurant MONTE CUCCO di Tobia is located in the immediate vicinity of the launch sites and offers to hang-gliding pilots weather information and also the experience of Alberto Beni, " flyer " of old time. |
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South launch site: Large launch site, with the possibility of easy top landing; with views of the cities of Sigillo and Costacciaro. Easy access from asphalted road. Large and comfortable landing strip in the valley (Sigillo), a short distance from the Center of Free Flight of Scirca. Easy to fly with northwest to southwest winds. North launch site: The launch is on the marchigiano territory of the Fabrianese. On clear days one is able to see the Adriatic coast. Winds from northeast to southeast. This flight requires somewhat more experience than the south flight. The landing strip for the north flight is situated in the valley direction Adriakueste. |
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