Rosbella

Rosbella launches at 1,060 m above Boves, in the Piedmont hills near Cuneo, reached via Merlat and on through Peroca and Prato del Soglio. Pilots park at a bend in the road near a pine wood and then walk a short, flat 3–5 minutes to the take-off, which sits on private land, so staying on the usual path and respecting the ground is worth keeping in mind. The wind direction relative to the launch line runs slightly from left to right and is described locally as almost always constant, with only rare shifts — a helpful trait for judging conditions before committing to fly, since this is a north-east to east site rather than one that swings widely through the compass. There is a dedicated landing field named for the site, giving a clear target once airborne. With its short approach walk and a wind pattern locals describe as unusually steady, Rosbella suits pilots looking for a straightforward soaring or thermal session above Boves without a long hike to reach launch.

Getting there & local rules

Reached via Merlat, then Peroca and Prato del Soglio, above Boves; park at a bend near a pine wood and walk a flat 3–5 minutes to launch, which is on private land.

Local rules & hazards

The wind direction relative to the launch line runs slightly left to right and is locally described as almost always constant, with only rare shifts.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Rosbella, 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 Rosbella with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.