Monte Soglio
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Sparone (5 km)
66 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1954 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.37180, 7.53100Forecast 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 ~437 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~437m · wind 11 km/hDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~168 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~168m · wind 11 km/hNo recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~197 m, viento 10 km/h, precipitación 2.2 mm.
base ~197m · wind 10 km/h · precip 2.2mmDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1115 m, viento 9 km/h.
base ~1115m · wind 9 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 | 3 km/h E | gust 14 | 10 km/h SE | gust 17 | 7 km/h SE | gust 18 |
| 2026-04-21 | 3 km/h SE | gust 24 | 8 km/h S | gust 32 | 8 km/h SE | gust 31 |
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) | 15 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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Takeoff description
On the peak of Monte Soglio (1971 m). The peak is a big smooth grass-field which makes the takeoff very easy. If flying in evening, make sure you launch before the wind changes direction from the back (west). It is quite hard to outrun it then.
Rules and notes
Do not fly more than few km away on the plains towards east, you will end up in CTR of Caaselle International Airport. Glider traffic is oftern present in the area.
Pilot comments
This site can be a good alternative flying site for Corio in presence of atmospheric inversion from 1100 ... 1800m which makes it impossible to use Corio for XC or even local flights. Despite that, it is rarely frequented by local pilots as it involves 1-2hrs of trekking. Much better if you have a mountain glider - enjoy the trekking in the morning and flight in the afternoon! From Soglio usual routes are to circle the Corio valley, to fly towards Santa Elisabeta or Cavallaria sites, or fly towards the peak of Angiolino and then towards Val della Torre by crossing the entrance of Valle di Lanzo. You can also fly to Ciavanis but it is more technical, requires knowledge of zone and weather and experience. In presence of SE wind and no thermals, stay near the sides of Corio valley, othewise you won't make it to the landing.
Nearby sites
Corio (67) · Rocca Canavese (61) · Belice (64) · Ciavanis-Chialamberto (69) · Monte Corno (58) · Santa Elisabetta (63)