Some people always have their “head in the clouds,” in the true sense of the word! Always looking for a sense of freedom, lightness and a different point of view: these are the fans of free flight and paragliding.

The Canavese, because of its morphology, is a prime location for these types of activities: the mountains that frame it offer excellent launching points, and the winds and updrafts that form between the valleys and the plains do the rest.

Several flight schools provide equipment and qualified instructors, including for tandem paragliding flights.

Ready for the launch to discover CANAVESE VILLAGE from above?

The most iconic places to paraglide correspond to the mountains overlooking the plains and hills.

A must-see destination for enthusiasts and novices alike is Mount Cavallaria, with takeoffs placed at 3 different altitudes, facing both southwest and southeast: from there, flights range from the Aosta Valley to Valchiusella.

On the opposite side, they also take off from the slopes of Mombarone, at St. James of Andrate. Both share the same landing point, on the valley floor at Baio Dora.

If, on the other hand, you want to have the mountains of Gran Paradiso as a backdrop, you have to take off from the slopes of Punta Quinzeina, in Santa Elisabetta. And, again, from Mount Sapegna, in Rocca Canavese, flights start from the charming little church of Madonna della Neve.