About this flying site
Celle is usually the winter flying site, when the valley breeze in Valle Susa is not strong and you can soar for hours in dynamics thanks to the southern exposure.
Celle paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Celle.
Altitude1,041 m
Launch directionsS
Coordinates45.1316, 7.3600
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Celle is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,041 m. It works best in southerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Celle
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Celle doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
650 m AGL. Takeoff QNH: 1030 m . Pretty large grassy field, with some sharp hidden rocks, so be very careful and explore your takeoff path well.
Landing
Smooth grassy field in village of Caprie right next to the nearby rock 'Roccia Bianca' which is also well known for its rock climbing routes.
Access and parking
Takeoff: Torino-Avigliana-Caprie-Campambiando-Camparnaldo-Celle. Leave the car on the small pace which is at the beginning of the straight road after the Celle Sanctuary descent, take the country road on the mount side and the path which…
Local weather notes
Don't fly with winds from NW to NE. Don't mess up when strong valley breeze is present. It will not just make your takeoff more difficult (crosswind launch) but may also ruin your flight as well (rotors may be present).
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Celle
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Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
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