Those who want to try the thrill of dominating the skies using only the power of the wind, is in the right place. Thanks to the particular wind currents around the lake, glyding is popular in the area.
There are flying schools and its also possible to experience a tandem flight with an assistent. Here below the main centres in the area:
In the Province of Como:
Brevart – Club Parapendio Altolario at Sorico, a town at the Northern tip of the lake. It is a centre that aims to be an important point of reference for every paragliding and hang-gliding practitioner by giving information and shuttle services. Possibility of tandem flights with experienced assistants. www.brevart.it
Feel the sky – at Gera Lario a town at the Northern tip of the lake. Possibility of tandem flights with experienced assistants. www.papelote.it or contact Fabio +39 328 577 4414
VOLO LIBERO CLUB VALLE INTELVI c/o Bar Plaza, via Provinciale 66, San Fedele Intelvi tel. 031.831847 – www.sanfedeleintelvi.com E – mail: info@sanfedeleintelvi.com Possibility of tandem flights with experienced assistants –
In the province of Lecco:
Aeroclub Monte Cornizzolo: a renowned flight school in Suello, a few kilometres from Lecco; Monte Cornizzolo is their takeoff and landing point. They offert courses and tandem flights offering breathtaking views over the city of Lecco and the entire Brianza area www.cornizzolo.com;
Flylibell: flight school in the heart of Valsassina, take off point from Mount Muggio (by Alpe Giumello) and landing in the town of Taceno. Courses and tandem flights in the unspoiled nature with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys. www.flylibell.com
Jungle Raider Park: in Margno, you can book a tandem flight from Monte Giumello. www.jungleraiderpark.com
