Cavallaria
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Quassolo (2 km)
65 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1427 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.52040, 7.80742Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:03 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~462 m, viento 15 km/h.
base ~462m · wind 15 km/hNo recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~320 m, viento 12 km/h, precipitación 2.2 mm.
base ~320m · wind 12 km/h · precip 2.2mmCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~461 m, viento 9 km/h, precipitación 0.8 mm.
base ~461m · wind 9 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 | 3 km/h SE | gust 15 | 13 km/h SE | gust 26 | 10 km/h S | gust 29 |
| 2026-04-21 | 4 km/h SE | gust 18 | 10 km/h SE | gust 26 | 9 km/h SE | gust 30 |
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) | 8 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.84 | 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 |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
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Takeoff description
3 main launches: ( > see pix 'overview') 1) Cima Cavallaria (1430m) * 2) Manifestazione (1390m) * 3) Felci ATTN: * can only be reached by shuttle!! Fines of 230EUR (and up!) for unauthorized use of road!
Rules and notes
Our fly site is enough far-off at CTR of TORINO & AOSTA airports, around 40km. Any case, is necessary underline that we are close at a gliders and ultralight airfield called 'MONTALTO DORA IVREA. (TO) at 45.29.21 07.50.30 E, so take care and followe the Visual Fly Rules protocol during your flights. Overflying the prison EAST of Ivrea (45 28.298N 007 54.849E) is strictly prohibited (and will result in hefty fines (or worse))!!
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