Principe
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Sant'Ambrogio di Torino (1 km)
57 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 828 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.09050, 7.35275Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:12 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~458 m, wind 7 km/h, precipitation 5.3 mm.
base ~458m · wind 7 km/h · precip 5.3mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~156 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 4.8 mm.
base ~156m · wind 8 km/h · precip 4.8mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Aug (88/100, 26°C, 61mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (45/100, 279mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 8 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.74 | 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
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Takeoff description
Ideal site for H&F or soaring in the afternoon valley breeze. Convenient for combining with a visit of Sacra S. Michele, which can be reached by a footpath from S.AMbrogio (600m vertical gain), via Ferrata, or simply by car. The take-off itself, recently opened and cleaned, is large enough to host 2-3 gliders simultaneously. The take-off is a bit steep, but suitable for all levels of skill except only the very beginners.
Nearby sites
Trucetti-Giaveno (54) · Celle (53) · Col Bione (55) · Moncuni (46) · Monte Musinè (57) · Val della Torre (69)