Piave Valley stretches West-East between towns of Feltre and Belluno. The Northern flanks of the valley are where the very first ranges of the Dolomites start. The valley offers two major takeoffs on both ends: Monte Avena at the west end and Dolada at its east end.

The grassy slopes of Monte Avena near Feltre are an excellent start for flights along the first range of the Dolomites. The launches and LZs are big and grassy. It is an excellent place for a spring xc in an unforgettable landscape.

The Dolada takeoffs sits right in the middle of the spectacular scenery of vertical white limestone cliffs. Evening soaring along them is something to remember for long time.

The classic 45 miles (70km) xc route from Feltre goes toward Belluno and back following the first ridge of the Dolomites.

The Bassano ridge runs East to West for miles. Its slopes are covered with grass and vegetation and the valley is filled with Italian villages and vineyards. Various takeoffs in the area provide great start for XC along the ridge and out into the flats. PG World Cups and World Championship took place here. This and abundant infrastructure for pilots turned the place into a free flying mecca. Plenty of pilots come here not only for flying but for cultural and culinary experience, too. Expect a few hours flights and XCs.

We will be based in Semonzo town. This is where the whole pg infrastructure and the official landings are located. A paved road from Semonzo reaches all takeoffs in the area.

Every day we will choose our flying location based on weather forecast. The Basano area is always the most reliable being well protected from bad weather. Then, if flying weather allows, we will go for day trips to Piave Valley (Feltre or Dolada).

On every tour I organize we start a day with a briefing including weather forecast followed by setting the day's flight plan. While we fly together I guide the group in the air helping with transitions between thermal triggers.

Major flying sites on the "menu" for this tour:

• Bassano, Italy (Semonzo) - The famous paragliding mecca of the southern Alps in wine country with views of Mediterranean sea,

• Piave valley, Ialy (Felrte, Dolada) - the Southern Dolomites do not need recommendation, site of 2017 World PG Championship,

• Revine Lago, Italy - Along the same ridge as Bassano but away from the crowds, proseco area.

Our base will be in Semonzo village near Bassano del Grappa on a property neighboring one of the official LZs. Every participant will get his/her own studio apartment. The studios have lots of space for gear, living area with a sofa, a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Breakfast is served every morning. Restaurants, bars, groceries are in the walking distance. It is close to all things paragliding.

Antofaya Expeditions
Antofaya Expeditions organizes paragliding tours since 2007. We strive to be the best in the business. Our fluent multilingual guides will make your flying vacation totally stress free by taking care of all the practicalities from the moment we pick you up at the Venice airport to the moment we drop you off there ten days later. We want you to fully enjoy your paragliding vacations whether it is staying in our excellent upscale hotel or traveling during the retrieves in our air conditioned and GPS equipped vans.

Jarek Wieczorek
Jarek Wieczorek is our primary paragliding guide. With his fifteen years of experience as a paragliding guide and trip organizer you can count on the quality of the adventure. He has been working with returning clients from across the globe. He is a flying site pioneer, XC coach, X-Alps race support participant and respected expedition leader who loves to share his knowledge and experience with other pilots. Contact Jarek Wieczorek

Experienced bilingual local paragliding guides will work with us depending on the number of participants. So every participant will get personal attention and coaching, both on the ground and in the air.

Price
To provide the best possible service we strictly limit the number participants on this trip. Therefore it is essential to reserve your spot at this adventure early.

• Ten-day tour:
$2,990 - studio appartment - single occupancy

For payments, please contact Jarek Wieczorek at jarek@antofaya.com or tel. (303) 800 6340

Included in the Price of the Tour
• Great flying adventure and your logbook full of new long XC flights,
• Constant assistance of English speaking paragliding guides,
• Transfers from Venice, Italy international airport (airport code VCE) to our pg base on the first and the last day of the tour,
• Accommodation in a modern vacation appartments,
• Unlimited transportation to and from flying sites in comfortable air conditioned vehicles,
• Cross country in-flight and on-the-ground guiding,
• Retrieves from landing zones and cross country landings,
• Services of drivers who are pilots themselves and know the area well,
• Flying sites beta (flying zone descriptions, local tips, and XC coaching),
• Extensive evening weather forecast and flight planning briefings,
• Paragliding competition instruction if desired,
• Special tour T-shirt,
• Transportation to restaurants, shops, tourists sights, etc. when flying schedule allows.

If you need special arrangements for your arrival and stay please do not hesitate to contact us and we will make sure all your needs are met.

Airplane tickets
The airplane tickets are not included in the price of the trip. We will gladly assist you if you need help with booking of your plane ticket.

• Jarek Wieczorek
tel. in the USA: (303) 800 6340
tel. in Chile: +56 9-8269-6562
website: www.antofaya.com
email: jarek@antofaya.com