Volo dell'angelo in Basilicata, useful information and prices to live the Lucanian experience. The beauty of the Basilicata Dolomites seen from another perspective. In the article you will find the prices, times and height of the angel's flight.
In the small region of Basilicata, between mountains and luxuriant vegetation, more precisely in the suggestive area Lucanian Dolomites, for some years now it has been possible to live a highly adrenaline-filled experience. I'm talking about the Angel Flight.
Launching from heights of more than 1000 meters above the ground, tied to a steel cable. It is an experience that I wanted to try this summer, launching myself from the village of Pietrapertosa, to reach the opposite village of Castelmezzano and come back, two villages that rise on the slopes of the Lucanian Dolomites, declared among the Most beautiful villages in Italy.
If your idea is to experience a living room in Basilicata between Pietrapertosa and Castelmezzano, you cannot help but think of making the flight of the angel because in these parts it is an incredible experience! Many look for the prices of the flight of the angel, in this article you will find all the information you need.
Yes, because the flight is actually double: you are launched at a speed that can reach even i 120 km times and during this trip, you can admire the Lucanian Dolomites that frame and the overhang that opens up below us. An experience that is allowed to everyone except pregnant women and that can be faced individually but also in pairs, as long as two do not exceed the weight of 150 kg.
I felt the thrill alone, starting from Pietrapertosa. After a short walk in the charming village, you reach an uphill path that leads to the departure station. From here, you are harnessed by the staff and in no time you are attached to the steel cable in a horizontal position and launched into the void. The flight lasts little more than a minute but it is highly exciting, the experience of flying over an overhang and being able to have one 360 degree view of all the Dolomites is beautiful and highly adrenaline at the same time, but you do not have time to metabolize everything that has already arrived at the arrival station.
From here, a shuttle takes you to the foot of the Castelmezzano, much more inaccessible and tiring, because you have to literally climb the slopes of the mountain, but I assure you that even the less trained can do it, arm yourself with lots of breath and a bottle of water in hand and off to climb the mountain. The path is spectacular, because you are immersed in the nature of the place and the beauty of the Dolomites, which have a truly characteristic shape, repays any effort. The last stretch to get to Castelmezzano station is a bit tiring, but after about 20 minutes of walking, with a final sprint, it can be tackled.
And here I am, again wearing a harness and helmet, I launch for the second time for the return flight that takes me back to Pietrapertosa. The height is less but the heart sank is the same and with a liberating cry I reach the opposite station, where a nice photo of my flight awaits me.
If you also want to try the flight of the angel, it is possible to fly from May 1st to November 1st from 9.30 am to 18 pm on opening days according to the calendar you find on the dedicated website: volodellangelo.com. Reservations can be made conveniently online, by selecting the day, time and station from which you want to leave. Ticket costs vary depending on the season and the days you fly. In principle on weekdays the price of the angel's flight it is for a single flight of 35 euros, while the price of the flight of the angel for the launch in pairs is 63 euros. On holidays, 40 euros for the single and 72 euros for the couple. The advice is, for know all the prices according to people and seasons, the one to call first.
Everyone can fly, except pregnant women and l 'minimum age allowed is 16 years old. It is possible to request photos of your flight upon arriving at Castelmezzano station. The cost is 5 euros for a single photo and 8 euros for 3 photos. I recommend that you go to the ticket offices that are near the stations, well in advance of the departure time, because it is very likely that you will find the line. Believe me, there are many people who try their hand at this crazy experience.
At this point, if you too want to try this adrenaline rush, you just have to book a flight and you will see that you will live a unique experience of its kind.
