Thanks to the position with respect to winds, thermal currents and the conformation of the hills, Monte Cucco is one of the best places in Italy for free flying, that is hang-gliding or paragliding without an engine. It is popular with enthusiasts from all over the world who flock here each year, bringing the sky to life with their colourful sails. You can learn hang-gliding at the local “Free Flight University”, a modern technical school.