Torcieu

45🟡 Marginal

France · Takeoff 580 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0265

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~450 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 450 m

CAPE: 0

LI: 0.6

2026-10-0395

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~422 m, viento 5 km/h.

Wind max: 5 km/h

Base: 422 m

CAPE: 100

LI: -0.1

2026-10-0485

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~678 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h

Base: 678 m

CAPE: 260

LI: 0.7

2026-10-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~857 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h

Base: 857 m

CAPE: 0

LI: -1.3

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.