dolomite xc tour - 18th Sept - 2nd Oct 2010
| Right Place, Right Time: | This course is run at the most reliable and managable time in the Dolomites, Autumn. |
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| Incredible Scenery: | Fly in the heart of the most impressive & distinctive mountain range in Europe. |
| Fly Over the Marmolada: | The aim of this week is to work our way up to the 3600m peak of the Marmolada. |
| 'Flow of the Day': | Routes through the Val di Fassa follow the Sun. Easy use of the valley winds to soar up. |
| Sight-Seeing XC Tour: | Simple to understand briefings & relaxed team flying with time to take in the views. Check out the route we flew in 2009 here. |
| Less Stress: | Large flat landing paddocks along all routes. Landing out is never a worry here also. |
| Buoyant valley flows enable soaring til sunset. |
dolomite xc tour - all details
For 2 months of the year, September & October, the Val di Fassa comes into play. The thermals and valley winds have calmed down enough to let recreational pilots experience flying here.
In one of the Worlds most awe-inspiring free-flying areas.
We'll now be running the Dolomite XC Tour every Autumn. Late in the season between mid Sept. to mid Oct. as these are the best times to fly here.
At this time of year the conditions are ideal for what we'll be attempting.
We had huge successes the last years. In 2007 two days in a row were possible to get over the top of the Mamorlada Glacier, the highest mountain in the Dolomites. In 2008 we also flew over to the Rosen Garten. One of the most distinctive Dolomitic formations.
2009 was the best yet, with most pilots making a 50km triangle around the main formations. Check the route here and check out the dolomite gallery for pics of 2009's spectacular views.
After breakfast at our hotel in Campitello we'll go up in the Col Rodella cable car. This takes us up to 2400m in around 10minutes. Once on launch I'll discuss the route of the XC tour over the 4 main formations in the area, the Sasso Lungo, Rosen garten, Sella and of course the Queen of the Dolomites, the Marmolada.
On a good day expect the base to be around 1000m above launch, 3500-4000m, the main valley wind will be a moderate soarable South-Westerly through the valley.
There are many into wind slopes lower down to relax, soar and soak up the panorama after flying around some of the most impressive landscapes in Europe.
Expect thermal strength at this time of year to be moderate(3-5m/s) but very managable. This can vary with the weather conditions & wind direction at the time. Soaring the lower valley breeze from one of the lower launch sites is also possible on most days.
This area is possibly one of the most impressive yet accessible flying areas in the World.
These weeks are aimed at pilots with some mountain experience and who want some exceptional flying to finish off the season.
prices
XC Tour: 650€
This price includes 7 nights bed & breakfast in an alpine 3* hotel, all rooms have ensuite facilities & cable TV.
Plus 6 days air-to-air guidance and coaching around the huge Val da Fassa area.
logistics & dates
Pilots wishing to attend will need at least 30hrs plus a good amount of thermaling experience. We suggest that all pilots feel happy with their ability to launch, thermal and pick a safe landing option.
For this week we'll be staying in Campitello at the foot of the Sasso Lungo, it is a very busy ski resort in winter and has many shops and restaurants, very similar to Mayrhofen in this respect.
The accommodation is very close to the landing field & the main gondola the Col Rodello. There are many inexpensive restaurants to eat out, although there is a possibility of eating at the hotel whenever we feel like it, just let them know at breakfast after seeing the menu.
Flying into Innsbruck is very convienent and simple. However in the past some pilots have flown to Milan or Bolzano and made their own way there. Mail us about the other possibilities....
For more info please contact us, info@austrianarena.com
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