Torcieu

45🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 580 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1707 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h

Base: 1707 m

CAPE: 50

LI: 3.1

2026-08-1990

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2043 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h

Base: 2043 m

CAPE: 280

LI: -1.3

2026-08-20100

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~458 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 2.9 mm.

Wind max: 11 km/h

Base: 458 m

CAPE: 500

LI: -5.8

2026-08-2170

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~988 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h

Base: 988 m

CAPE: 30

LI: 0.2

Map and thermal hotspots

Accessible list of hotspots (8)

Latitude	Longitude	Altitude (m)	Probability
45.880	5.397	543	0.99
45.914	5.386	553	0.98
45.916	5.407	376	0.94
45.875	5.406	527	0.85
45.912	5.397	465	0.82
45.926	5.419	571	0.82
45.894	5.371	543	0.81
45.923	5.407	269	0.69

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Torcieu is a paragliding launch site in France, near Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey. Takeoff elevation is 580 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 45/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.