Poggio Bustone - Monte Rosato
📍 Latium , Provincia di Rieti · Nearest city: Poggio Bustone (1 km)
24 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1251 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.51490, 12.88330Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.72 | 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
West / South-west esposure, large and safe within these wind direction. Trees on both sides. Local flying clubs run shuttles to takeoff year-round on good flying days.
Rules and notes
Beware the Rieti airport
Pilot comments
Beautiful place to fly, great possibilities in the mountains or on the ridges. You have also a whole choice of attractions to enjoy with your family, bike excursions, climbing tracks. Well worth a week vacation
Nearby sites
Poggio Bustone - Collinette (16) · Leonessa - Tilia (8) · Leonessa Colleverde (2) · Monte Cosce (13) · M.te Gennaro (10) · Rifugio Perugia (14)