Monte Corno
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Vallo Torinese (2 km)
58 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1159 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.24090, 7.48100Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 01:22 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~331 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~331m · wind 10 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~355 m, wind 9 km/h.
base ~355m · wind 9 km/h · precip 0.4mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~891 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~891m · wind 8 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-21✅ Flyable · peak 65 at 17h
⏰ Useful window: 13:00 – 18:00
| 08 25 | 09 55 | 10 55 | 11 55 | 12 55 | 13 55 | 14 55 | 15 45 | 16 45 | 17 65 | 18 55 | 19 55 | 20 55 |
Peak 17h: CAPE 140 J/kg · LI 1.1 · BL top 1005 m · w* 8.0 m/s · cloud base 1721 m · 0°C at 2830 m · Pro score 58/100 · sun 18° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 17:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 12.5°C · Td: 8.0°C
LCL (cloud base): 562 m
BL top: 1005 m
0°C level: 2830 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
🌬 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
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.76 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.68 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
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Takeoff description
Can be used as a hike&fly or a bombout takeoff. The take-off itself is not prepared or maintained - use any free and clean space between the rocks and bushes.
Nearby sites
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