Today, let’s discover: BASSANO - ItalyA paragliding mecca and home to the famous Trofeo Montegrappa, Bassano is a legendary competition site!
The surrounding area is also incredibly appealing, perfect for enjoying the Italian dolce vita 
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Why fly there?Ideally nestled in the southern foothills of the Alps in Italy, Bassano is wonderfully exposed to sunlight and breezes.
It’s suitable for both beginners and experienced pilots, serving as an excellent starting point for those eager to embark on cross-country flights along the Veneto foothills toward Slovenia and Austria.
With eight takeoffs, three landings, countless services, and a warm welcome, it’s the perfect destination for all paragliding enthusiasts
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How to get there?Bassano del Grappa is just an hour’s drive from Venice and its airport.
It’s easily accessible from anywhere in Europe, with excellent roads leading to all the takeoff sites.
When to go?Bassano offers easily accessible takeoffs that are snow-free year-round, around 300 flyable days per year, stable weather conditions, and almost no strong winds
.For cross-country enthusiasts: as a northern European site, the best time to fly is between April and August for generous thermal conditions.
Where to stay?There’s the Santa Felicita campsite near the landing zone, as well as numerous lodges and hotels.
Find more info here: https://www.vivereilgrappa.it/en/monte-grappa-paragliding.htm
The main GPS coordinates for the landing site are: 45.80818, 11.7699
