About this flying site
After takeoff, look for thermals either right on the left (parking, but not over the ridge), on the village with antenna tower straight ahead, or over/nearby the Corio town down on the plain.
Corio paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Corio.
Altitude1,332 m
Launch directionsE, SE, S
Coordinates45.3384, 7.5430
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Corio is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,332 m. It works best in easterly, south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly 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 Corio
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Corio doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Coordinates: N45.338362, E7.543034 Altitude: 1270 m Exposure: SE Not very steep but also not very big field. There is an alternative takeoff site just on the NE site in case N/NE winds are present.
Landing
Coordinates: N45.311019 E7.541952 Altitude: 550 m Normally the landing direction is southeastward (due to prevailing eastern breeze winds in summer season).
Access and parking
Getting to Corio: 1) From Turin: get on the Motorway SP2 which leads to Caselle Airport. Do not exit at airport but continue on SP2 which becomes a 2-way highway. After passing Cirie and Nole turn right and follow road signs to Corio.
Local weather notes
DO not fly with W or NW winds, particularly in foen wind conditions. Even though on takeoff site it may seem calm, on landing site foen wind may exceed 10m/s intensity.
Flight rules
Please consider the fact the flying site is already in the CTR (>1500ft AGL) of Caselle, however the commercial aircraft do not fly towards mountains an it is quite calm area. Helicopter traffic may be present over Lanzo valley.
Check current site guidance
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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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