Paragliding in Umbria, over Montecucco

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Paragliding in Umbria, over Montecucco

The thrill of flying over boundless forests and grasslands: on this paragliding option, you can fly over one of the most beautiful natural parks in Umbria. Prepare for an adrenalin charge and get ready to see some spectacular scenery

Do you want to experience a high-octane adventure in a wonderful landscape full of lush vegetation?

Do you want a compelling, high-altitude experience or do you enjoy free flight and you’re looking for exciting new landscapes? Then paragliding over the village of Sigillo is for you!

The chosen departure point is Monte Cucco, which has been part of the protected area of the Parco di Monte Cucco since 1995. The summit, at 1566 metres, is located in the Umbria-Marche Apennines and is used as a take-off point by numerous free flight, paragliding and hang-gliding enthusiasts. The area is also famous for having hosted several world hang-gliding championships and other flight-related events. Together with its picturesque charm, Monte Cucco is an ideal location for paragliding, thanks to its favourable climatic conditions and mountainous geography.

After a quick briefing with your instructor, a short run will enable you to take flight. You’ll feel the exciting rush of losing contact with the ground and enjoy a comfortable seat on the two-seater paraglider. You’ll also be surrounded by a breath-takingly varied panorama and float feather-like over slopes, valleys, centuries-old woods, springs and streams.

Flying in a paraglider is sure to give you an exhilarating sense of freedom and an adrenalin-charged, thrilling experience.

Landing is scheduled about one kilometre from the village of Sigillo and the spot is clearly visible from Via Flaminia.

Paragliding is not considered an extreme sport but an exciting activity suitable for both beginners and experts. So if you want to get involved and experience thrilling sensations, all you have to do is prepare yourself for the adventure and take flight! Paragliding is a way to discover new horizons and try a new experience that you’ll doubtless long to repeat!!

Plan

1
meeting at the starting point and briefing
2
safety procedure/instructions and preparation for the take off
3
paragliding fly
4
harmess removing

Recommended clothing

Comfortable clothing is recommended, similar to the clothing usually needed in the mountains, including boots with a sturdy sole. It is always important to wear or carry with you a windcheater/anorak, even in the hottest months. Sunglasses are recommended.

Included

The equipment for safe flight is provided by the instructors: paraglider, harness, helmet. At the end of the flight you will be given a video of your experience shot with an action cam.

Not included

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

The activity will last about 3 hours.

Additional information

This activity lasts half a day, so lunch is not provided. In your itinerary you can still select the lunch option, above your timeline. We will be able to recommend one of the best places to eat when you return.

Requirements

Activity suitable only for adults (age 18+).
To do this activity it is essential to have a good level of physical fitness and to be in good health.
We advise you to get a good night’s sleep the night before the activity, to fully enjoy the experience.
We advise you against experiencing this activity on an empty stomach, as ot will help you avoid any nausea.
Paragliding flying can also be undertaken by vertigo sufferers, since you fly in a sitting positions, thereby not stimulating thebalance organs that trigger vertigo.

Languages

Italian
English

When

You can enjoy this experience only from 1/4 to 30/11.

Pet policy

We are sorry but no pets will be allowed to accompany you in this activity.

Important

This activity can only be undertaken in favourable weather conditions, which will be evaluated by our partner and confirmed 48 hours in advance. In case of poor weather conditions we will immediately contact you and propose an alternative activity or a refund of the price paid.
This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.
The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

Data sheet

Recommended clothing

We recommend comfortable clothing

Sunglasses

Trekking footware

Windcheater/anorak

Included

Flight equipment

Harness

Helmet

Paraglider

Not included

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

3 hours

Languages

Italian

English

When

You can enjoy this experience only from 1/4 to 30/11

Requirements

Activity suitable only for adults (age 18+).

To do this activity it is essential to have a good level of physical fitness and to be in good health.

We advise you against experiencing this activity on an empty stomach, as ot will help you avoid any nausea

Pets are not allowed

We are sorry but no pets will be allowed to accompany you in this activity.

Additional information

Paragliding flying can also be undertaken by vertigo sufferers, since you fly in a sitting positions, thereby not stimulating thebalance organs that trigger vertigo

Important

This activity can only be undertaken in favourable weather conditions, which will be evaluated by our partner and confirmed 48 hours in advance. In case of poor weather conditions we will immediately contact you and propose an alternative activity or a refund of the price paid.

This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.

The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

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