Monte Subasio Startplatz 1

Monte Subasio Startplatz 1 sits at around 1,203 metres on the long ridge above Assisi in Umbria, Italy, and is flyable from north or northeast. The main launch direction on this ridge is generally west or southwest, so a north/northeast-facing launch point like this one is one of the secondary options, principally possible but without an official landing site attached to it — so know your landing plan before committing to a flight from here. The ridge overall is known for pleasant evening soaring in gentle thermals, and top-landing is genuinely workable at the main launch areas. Cross-country flights heading west toward Bastia Umbra aren't possible from Subasio at all, because of the Assisi/Perugia controlled airspace sitting in that direction. Because of that airspace restriction, checking the current situation with the local flying association before launching is a real requirement here, not just good practice. Access is by car via Spello or Assisi, with the road turning to well-maintained gravel near the summit.

Launch & conditions

Launch at ~1,203 m on the Subasio ridge above Assisi, flyable from N or NE — a secondary direction without an official landing site.

Getting there & local rules

By car via Spello or Assisi; the road becomes gravel (well-maintained) near the summit.

Local rules & hazards

Cross-country flights west toward Bastia Umbra are not possible because of the Assisi/Perugia controlled airspace — check the current airspace situation with the local flying association before launching.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Monte Subasio Startplatz 1, 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 Monte Subasio Startplatz 1 with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.