Snowkiting absolutely cannot be practiced on the slopes nor in any off-piste. Requires ample space and good exposure to the wind. Pian Cavallaro on Monte Cimone is probably one of the best snowkite spots in Italy. A wide plain, with enough space for maneuvering and well exposed to the wind: according to the data from the Air Force Air Force Observatory, located right on top of Mount Cimone, this area is exposed to winds over 150 days a year. To reach the spot, there are various alternatives. Arrived at the lift at PASSO DEL LUPO just take the cable car that leads to the top. Once arrived, looking down towards the south, the plain of PIANCAVALLARO disappears on the right.
From the Polle you can get there with a 6-seater chairlift and then change for the two-seater that arrives right at PianCavallaro Piancavallaro is a giant half-pipe-shaped spot, about 1.5km long and 500 meters wide, slightly sloping , with pro jump natural ramps and a truly enchanting scenery.
The Piancavallaro plateau is covered by a thick blanket of snow from November to May ... and to make snow kites it is not necessary that all the facilities are open, but it is sufficient that the chairlift that arrives there from the Polle is in operation. Public parking 4euri cable car 6.50 The Piancavallaro plateau is covered by a thick blanket of snow from November to May ... and to make snow kites it is not necessary that all the facilities are open, but it is sufficient that the chairlift that arrives there from the Polle is in operation. Public parking 4euri cable car 6.50 The Piancavallaro plateau is covered by a thick blanket of snow from November to May ... and to make snow kites it is not necessary that all the facilities are open, but it is sufficient that the chairlift that arrives there from the Polle is in operation. Public parking 4euri cable car 6.50
Pubblicato il 29 settembre 2008 | Blog > Spot: KITESURF