La Riposa Startplatz 2

La Riposa Startplatz 2 launches at 1,816 m near Rocciamelone above Susa, in the Piedmont Alps, and is locally rated as an excellent flying ground thanks to its large height difference and rich thermal activity. Pilots drive up from Susa on the mountain road toward La Riposa/Rocciamelone, then cover the last 15 minutes to the launch on foot. The site's single recorded wind direction is south-west, and the strong thermal reputation makes it a good pick for pilots looking to climb out and go rather than just soar locally. Two hazards are worth respecting here: a valley wind system that can shift conditions through the day, and power lines in the area, both flagged as things to watch rather than ignore. Local guidance also recommends getting in touch with pilots who fly the site regularly before you go, since they'll know current conditions better than a one-off visit can tell you. Between the altitude gain, the thermal strength and those two hazards, La Riposa rewards a bit of local knowledge before committing to a flight here.

Launch & conditions

Strong, reliable thermal activity with a large height difference from launch.

Getting there & local rules

From Susa, take the mountain road toward La Riposa/Rocciamelone by car, then walk the last 15 minutes to launch.

Local rules & hazards

Watch for the valley wind system, which can shift conditions through the day, and for power lines in the area.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to La Riposa Startplatz 2, 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 La Riposa Startplatz 2 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.