About this flying site
It is one of the closest flying sites to Turin, and one of the few sites which can be flown all year long - from local thermal and soaring flights in winter to over 100km XC in summer months.
Val della Torre paragliding site and weather forecast
Italian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Val della Torre.
Altitude984 m
Launch directionsE, SE, S
Coordinates45.1618, 7.4636
AreaItalian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Val della Torre is a mountain site in the Italian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 984 m. It works best in easterly, south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly, south-westerly and 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 Val della Torre
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Val della Torre doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
There are 4 takeoff sites very close to each other: Lower takeoff: 880 m Normal takeoff QNH: 980 m (550 m AGL) Takeshi takeoff approx 1040m High Takeoff: 1160M The high takeoff (top of Roselli mountain) is suitable for hike&flys.
Landing
There are 2 landing sites: 1) School landiong site (identified on this map) - big and grassy field in the center of the valley, with a windsock on the middle.
Access and parking
Turin-Alpignano-Valdellatorre. From the end of Valdellatorre (Molino di Punta), take Via Gablera and leave the car at the third bend after the end of the built-up area.
Local weather notes
Avoid flying with NW winds. Beware of very fast developing thunderstorms over higher alps some 10..30km to the west. They can arrive literally in 30minutes and bring strong gusts with them.
Flight rules
Caselle international airport airspace begins just few kilometers towards North East. Check the visual flight maps if planning any cross country activities on the plains.
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Paragliding sites near Val della Torre
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