Bassano – East (Antenne)

Bassano – East (Antenne) is an east-facing launch at 756 m on Monte Grappa, well suited to morning flights when the wind comes from the east or south, and best flown March through October. The steep, grassy take-off is popular enough to get crowded on good days, so expect company at the top. A FlyCard purchase is required to fly here, and if you land at one of the two designated landing fields you may be asked to show it, so it's worth having sorted before you launch. Paragliders share the same landing zone as the nearby Bassano – South site, while hang gliders use a separate zone of their own. It's a solid cross-country and thermal launch for pilots planning an early start rather than a midday session.

Launch & conditions

East-facing, good for a morning flight with east or south wind. The steep, grassy take-off gets crowded on good days.

Getting there & local rules

Paragliders use the same landing zone as Bassano – South; hang gliders have their own separate zone.

Local rules & hazards

A FlyCard purchase is mandatory to fly this site — you may be asked to show it if you land at one of the two designated landing fields.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Bassano – East (Antenne), read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Bassano – East (Antenne) with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.