Sorica paragliding site and weather forecast

Slovenian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Sorica.

Altitude1,465 m
Launch directionsSE, S
Coordinates46.2311, 14.0095
AreaSlovenian Alps

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: workableSE: bestS: bestSW: not recordedW: not recordedNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Sorica is a mountain site in the Slovenian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,465 m. It works best in south-easterly and southerly winds, and can also work in easterly 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 Sorica

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Sorica doesn't cover.

Site briefing highlights

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About this flying site

WARNING: This site is only flyable a handful of days per year. If there is ANY west wind forecast it is dangerous. It is usually only safe on the last day of a Bora wind (local effect). If there are no locals there, it is not flyable.

Take-off

Usually it is a 20-30 minute walk up but sometimes the ski lift can be organised the day before. The launch is small, space for one glider only. Launching usually occurs between 10am and 11am. Later than this and it is too strong.

Landing

In the village Sorica, by the bar or in the open farm land a little closer. Alternatively go for a 15km glide to the east to stretch the flight.

Access and parking

By car only, heading to the ski resort Sorica Plannina.

Local weather notes

The west wind. The valley wind (prevailing) is usually from the west but for this site it must have an easterly component for the morning.

Flight rules

None

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Paragliding sites near Sorica

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