| Vizzavona ✕ | |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Vizzavona |
| Type | Off-road Flying site |
| Activities | paragliding |
| City served | BOCOGNANO |
| City | BOCOGNANO |
| Zip Code | 20136 |
| Country | France |
| Latitude (° (decimal)) | 42.103313 |
| Longitude (° (decimal)) | 9.106716 |
| Elevation (m) | 1110 |
| Accessible to disabled | No |
| Signaling | No |
| Description | <p>The site is located at the top end of the Gravona valley, here, we fly in the valley's breeze. The breeze can be pretty strong during the summer.</p> <p>The site is in the mountains, clouds and strong weather can form very quickly, keep an eye out.</p> |
| Access | <p>Drive to the Bocca Alla Sellola, small pass down to the west of the main Vizzavona pass, where you see a meteorological station and multiple parking spaces on the left side of the road (going up). Follow a tenuous path (in the small valley, coordinates: 42.104426, 9.107172) through the woods up to the takeoff field.</p> |
| Time from Parking' | 10 |
| Time from Take-off to Landing' | 0 |
| General Description | <p>Vizzavona probably is one the most iconic and scenic spot in Corsica. Right in the heart of Corsican mountain, this site is truly magical.</p> |
| Flight Description | <p>Takeoff and cross the powerlines to the left. Beware not to get stuck between the lines and the mountain if conditions are too weak.</p> <p>The flying domain is a triangle with at the base, the takeoff field and the ridge Costa del Pinello and on top, the Punta Ciuffello (5524ft/1684m). Here the breeze’s dynamic effect, combined with strong thermals works wonders. This is a perfect starting point to go explore the Corsican mountains and their lakes.</p> <p>For the landing you have three options: <ul><li>At the takeoff field (best option)</li> <li>Down near railway the track, at the tunnel exit. Watch out for the train.</li> <li>Further away near the road. Beware of thermals at the edge of the terrain and of strong gradient.</li></ul></p> |
| Airpace Specificities | <p>Vizzavona sits bellow the eastern edge of the TMA Ajaccio 5 that starts at FL085 (equivalent to 8500ft/2590m above the standard altitude) or 3000ft/300m above surface. <br> Outside of the TMA, the airspace is G class, normal rules apply (maximum 8500ft/3450m above mean sea level or 900m above surface).<br> It is not unusual to see VFR traffic flying through the Vizzavona pass.</p> |
| Suitable Wind Direction | W |