Monte Baldo, Lake Garda
Must-DoIconicThe most popular tandem flight in Italy — cable car to the summit, run off the ridge, and soar above Lake Garda with the Dolomites behind you. The landing zone is on the Malcesine lakefront. Views are absolutely staggering.
Alpe di Siusi, Dolomites
Must-DoLaunch from Europe's largest high-altitude meadow with the Sciliar massif and Sassolungo towers as your backdrop. Smooth evening thermals in summer. Several tandem operators in Castelrotto/Siusi.
Norma, Lazio
Hidden GemA famous XC (cross-country) site 90 minutes from Rome — strong thermals allow long flights along the Lepini mountains. Tandem flights also available. Less touristy than the northern sites. Italian paragliding clubs gather here.
Amalfi Coast (various)
Must-DoFly above the Amalfi Coast — launches from above Positano or near Ravello offer views down to the sea and along the famous coastline. A unique perspective on Italy's most iconic coastline. Book well ahead in summer.
Bassano del Grappa, Veneto
Hidden GemMonte Grappa is a legendary Italian flying site with reliable thermals and long XC potential. Tandem flights from the summit offer views across the Venetian plain to Venice on clear days. Historic WWI site too.
Our pick
Monte Baldo is the ultimate tandem flight — the cable car ride up, the lake below, the Dolomites behind. It's an unforgettable 20 minutes.