Trucetti-Giaveno
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Valgioie (1 km)
54 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 977 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.07620, 7.34753Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:16 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~988 m, viento 14 km/h.
base ~988m · wind 14 km/hDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~529 m, viento 12 km/h.
base ~529m · wind 12 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~309 m, viento 8 km/h, precipitación 0.7 mm.
base ~309m · wind 8 km/h · precip 0.7mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-20⚠️ Marginal · peak 75 at 12h
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
⏰ Useful window: 11:00 – 19:00
| 08 35 | 09 55 | 10 50 | 11 65 | 12 75 | 13 65 | 14 55 | 15 65 | 16 73 | 17 63 | 18 63 | 19 65 | 20 65 |
Peak 12h: CAPE 140 J/kg · LI 0.4 · BL top 645 m · w* 8.0 m/s · cloud base 1602 m · 0°C at 2840 m · Pro score 62/100 · sun 41° over slope
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 55 at 10h
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
⏰ Useful window: 14:00 – 18:00
| 08 30 | 09 30 | 10 55 | 11 45 | 12 55 | 13 45 | 14 45 | 15 45 | 16 45 | 17 55 | 18 45 | 19 45 | 20 45 |
Peak 10h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 3.0 · BL top 810 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 1364 m · 0°C at 2620 m · Pro score 46/100 · sun 37° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 12:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 14.7°C · Td: 9.7°C
LCL (cloud base): 625 m
BL top: 645 m
0°C level: 2840 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 6 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.73 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.47 | 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
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
Pretty big takeoff field with exposure to NE and SE, use according to wind direction. Coordinates: N45.07620 E7.34753 Elevation: 977m ASL
Rules and notes
Do not fly towards Torino past Rivoli suburb, the CTR (GND-1500) of Turin Caselle airport starts there. The upper CTR (1500ft AGL - FL085) starts already at takeoff site location. High glider and general/ultralight aviation activity in the area.
Pilot comments
Site is suitable for the flights on the plains. In case it is covered by clouds and left in shadow, it is unlikely to find any useful thermals there, it may be more convenient to use the Piosasco launchsite. It is possible to fly around the Sacra S.Michele monestary BUT beware of strong valley breeze and downwinds there, so check out the conditions well before attemping it. I you manage to gain some altitude over the takeoff, you can fly ar Beautiful flight over avigliana lakes ;)
Nearby sites
Principe (57) · Celle (53) · Col Bione (55) · Moncuni (46) · Monte Musinè (57) · Rocca Vautero (Roletto) (45)