Moncuni
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Trana (1 km)
46 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 624 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.04910, 7.41270Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:28 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1108 m, viento 12 km/h.
base ~1108m · wind 12 km/hDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~856 m, viento 10 km/h.
base ~856m · wind 10 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~769 m, viento 5 km/h, precipitación 0.7 mm.
base ~769m · wind 5 km/h · precip 0.7mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 3 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.41 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
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Takeoff description
Takeoff is just below on the north-western side of the peak (the cross) of Moncuni hill.
Rules and notes
Do not fly over the small lake of Avigliana, it is a nature sanctuary and flights over there are theoretically not allowed. Beware of high ultralight and general aviation aircraft activity in the area.
Pilot comments
Very occasional flying site, mostly due to low altitude gain. Can be flown in winter when cloudbase is very low, however the flight is a short glide. Can be flown in evenings when westen side of Moncuni is exposed to sun. Don't expect long flights there but the scenery is spectacular.
Nearby sites
Monte S. Giorgio - Piossasco (62) · Trucetti-Giaveno (54) · Principe (57) · Monte Musinè (57) · Celle (53) · Col Bione (55)