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The launch site is located approx. 100m below the mountain station, a little to the west of it at the foot of the Rodella south face. It can be reached on foot by walking around the mountain station under the cable car to the west.
The launch site is located on the prominent ridge 100m west of the cable car route. It is very steep in the upper section and should only be used by experienced pilots with sufficient reverse take-off skills. Due to the hard and relatively long grass, the very steep take-off area is almost comparable to a ski jump. Anyone who slips or falls here runs the risk of sliding down the entire slope. At the bottom, the rib runs flat, where you can take off to the south or west.
The launch site is approached very early from the south-west by the Fassa Valley wind, so launch conditions here are much more manageable than at the eastern launch. However, the valley wind is often quite strong there, which in turn makes conditions more difficult and requires good launch techniques.
Be careful in northerly conditions: Col Rodella is then often completely swept by the wind from the north.
In general, be careful when flying out of the wind protection of the south face to the top, west or east. In addition to the wind spies at the launch site, you should also pay attention to the windsock on the mast of the cable car. Very often the wind comes from the Fassa Valley and from above (north) the wind from the Sella Pass.
The Col Rodella area is one of the most famous starting points in the Dolomites. Even in autumn the rock towers can be raised here on good days. The Dolomites are impressive but also demanding. The rock flanks are gigantic, but can also be quite turbulent. Therefore, the area is not for beginners when the thermals bubble. Starting point is below the mountain station. Access also on foot via the Sella Pass.
1- and 2-seater
1- and 2-seater
Altitude 2383m
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