About this flying site
This site can be a good alternative flying site for Corio in presence of atmospheric inversion from 1100 ... 1800m which makes it impossible to use Corio for XC or even local flights.
Monte Soglio paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Monte Soglio.
Altitude1,954 m
Launch directionsSE, S
Coordinates45.3718, 7.5310
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Monte Soglio is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,954 m. It works best in south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in easterly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Monte Soglio
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Monte Soglio doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
On the peak of Monte Soglio (1971 m). The peak is a big smooth grass-field which makes the takeoff very easy. If flying in evening, make sure you launch before the wind changes direction from the back (west).
Landing
The same as Corio flying site. check out Corio page for more info.
Access and parking
From Corio follow the indications to Pian di Audi (follow the gravel road Via Piano Audi until the end or the no trespassing sign). From the 1200m mark the last 700m you can trek in less than 2 hours.
Local weather notes
Strong NW and foen winds. o not fly with them. Rotors are present just below the summit.
Flight rules
Do not fly more than few km away on the plains towards east, you will end up in CTR of Caaselle International Airport. Glider traffic is oftern present in the area.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Monte Soglio
Corio4 km away · 1,332 m · E, SE, S launch · ridge soaring and thermalRocca Canavese6 km away · 899 m · SE, S launch · thermalBelice10 km away · 960 m · SE, S launch · thermalSanta Elisabetta12 km away · 1,387 m · SE, S launch · thermalCiavanis-Chialamberto14 km away · 1,709 m · SE, S, SW launch · ridge soaring and thermalMonte Corno15 km away · 1,159 m · E, SE, S launch
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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