Paragliding Grohmanngrat Sasso Lungo

Altitude: 2515 m, Height Difference: 1096 m, Medium difficulty Walk & Fly: 45 minutes to 1 hour, frequently used. Soaring and cross-country flights possible. Best season: late August to early October Region: Italy Site record: 43.2 km Access: Start from Valentinihütte at Sellapass, where you can park your car. The hike takes about 1 hour along the ridge towards Grohmannspitze on a trail above an earthy outcrop, 200 m higher than the Friedrich-Augustweg. Alternatively, you can start from Col Rodella mountain station, which takes about 45 minutes. The ascent requires a good head for heights but is otherwise not difficult. Thermal flights from Sellapass (Sellasattel, Lokomotive, Grohmanngrat) heading south are suitable for experienced pilots. Soaring flights with top landing on the north side are possible depending on conditions. Top landing options on the north ramp of the Sellapass road are good. The best top landing areas on the Sellapass are on the western slopes between Valentinihütte and Rifugio Salei.