Corio
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Corio (3 km)
67 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1332 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.33840, 7.54303Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-20 13:18 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~618 m, viento 13 km/h.
base ~618m · wind 13 km/hDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~245 m, viento 14 km/h.
base ~245m · wind 14 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~487 m, viento 10 km/h, precipitación 1.4 mm.
base ~487m · wind 10 km/h · precip 1.4mmDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~974 m, viento 10 km/h.
base ~974m · wind 10 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Wind chart — altitude × time
Color: green < 20 km/h · yellow 20-30 · red >40. Arrows point to where the wind is blowing. Each column = 1 hour. 4 altitudes: 10m surface, 80m first thermal, 1500m (850 hPa) thermal cruise, 3000m (700 hPa) top.
Wind next days (Open-Meteo model)
Wind rose 10m — 2026-04-20
| Date | Morning 08-12h | Midday 12-16h | Evening 16-20h | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | 5 km/h SE | gust 13 | 12 km/h SE | gust 20 | 9 km/h SE | gust 24 |
| 2026-04-21 | 5 km/h SE | gust 22 | 9 km/h SE | gust 28 | 7 km/h SE | gust 28 |
Colors: green < 15 km/h (optimal) · orange 15-25 · red >25 (flying not recommended). ⚠️ = shear >25 km/h between 10m and 850 hPa (potentially broken thermals).
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 17 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.78 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.68 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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Takeoff description
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. Do not attempt to soar at low altitude right on the right from the takeoff. In case of loss of altitude there are no emergency landing sites. The best is trying to get thermals just on the left from takeoff (over parking) or straight ahead over the antenna towers.
Rules and notes
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. Do not exit on the plains towards the Caselle airport for more than few km away from mountains! Always check the most recent VFR flight map for detailed information.
Pilot comments
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. Best flying in summer in presence of light eastern winds. Good cross country flights towards Val della Torre or towards S.Elisabeta flying sites.
Nearby sites
Rocca Canavese (61) · Monte Soglio (66) · Monte Corno (58) · Belice (64) · Santa Elisabetta (63) · Givoletto (61)