Cucurru Fennugu

Cucurru Fennugu launches at 562 m above Gonnosfanadiga in south-west Sardinia, rated locally as a genuine performance site with an easy north-west-facing take-off and a substantial 400 m top-to-bottom height range. Big mountains rise behind the launch, feeding the thermal and soaring conditions that make the site especially productive in the afternoon, once the day's heating has built properly. That combination of altitude gain and reliable afternoon thermals also makes it a well-regarded choice for cross-country attempts rather than just a local soaring lap. One detail worth knowing before you fly: the landing field sits to the right of the take-off but isn't visible from the top of the mountain, so pilots should have the approach and landing area clearly identified from the ground beforehand rather than trying to spot it for the first time from altitude. With an easy launch, strong afternoon thermals and real XC potential, Cucurru Fennugu is one of the stronger performance sites in this part of Sardinia for pilots willing to plan the landing in advance.

Launch & conditions

Easy north-west-facing take-off; big mountains rise directly behind launch, feeding strong afternoon thermals.

Getting there & local rules

The landing field is to the right of take-off but is not visible from the top of the mountain — identify it from the ground before flying.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Cucurru Fennugu, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Cucurru Fennugu with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.