Mount Bargiglio – Diecimo

Mount Bargiglio – Diecimo is a south-to-west-facing thermal and cross-country launch at 728 m in the hills above Lucca in Tuscany, reached by about a 10-minute walk from the car park. Reverse take-off is the preferred technique here, and most paragliders launch that way rather than forward. Landing is a wide, straightforward field near the SS12 road (the Abetone–Brennero route), rated suitable for beginners, with wind usually coming from the south. The short walk-in and forgiving landing field make this a comfortable, hike-friendly option for pilots building confidence before tackling bigger cross-country days from nearby sites.

Launch & conditions

About a 10-minute walk from the car park. Reverse take-off is the preferred technique here.

Getting there & local rules

Landing is a wide, straightforward field near the SS12 (Abetone–Brennero road), rated suitable for beginners; wind usually comes from the south.

Local rules & hazards

Reverse take-off is the preferred technique at this launch.

Check conditions before you fly

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