Ciavanis-Chialamberto
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Chialamberto (2 km)
69 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1709 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.37790, 7.35720Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:01 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~662 m, viento 13 km/h.
base ~662m · wind 13 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~754 m, viento 12 km/h.
base ~754m · wind 12 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~265 m, viento 10 km/h, precipitación 0.8 mm.
base ~265m · wind 10 km/h · precip 0.8mmComposite 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 | 4 km/h S | gust 15 | 11 km/h S | gust 21 | 9 km/h S | gust 20 |
| 2026-04-21 | 5 km/h SE | gust 20 | 10 km/h SE | gust 25 | 11 km/h SE | gust 29 |
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) | 9 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.83 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.71 | 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
At 1770m altitude on the northern slope of the valley over the village of Vonzo. Pretty big and smooth takeoff field suitable for beginners, tandems and hang gliders. Multiple gliders can be easily opened at the same time.
Rules and notes
Usual free flight rules apply according to Italian law. If any doubts, ask the local pilots.
Pilot comments
True alpine flight with all the consequences. Very sensible to weather. Can be very strong in early summer and can be very good in autumn when other flying sites don't offer anything more than a glide. Site practically unusable in winter due to deep snow. Best time to fly - from mid-summer until snow.
Nearby sites
Monte Soglio (66) · Corio (67) · Celle (53) · Monte Corno (58) · Rocca Canavese (61) · Principe (57)