Su Vrau – spot Sud

Su Vrau – spot Sud launches at 362 m in north-east Sardinia near Torpè, a south-east-facing take-off that also works with wind from the east or south. Reaching it involves driving from Torpè along an unpaved ('white') road to a marked parking area, then continuing on foot to the launch along a trail described as reasonably well maintained rather than an overgrown scramble. Thermal and soaring conditions both feature at this site, giving pilots a couple of ways to use the same launch depending on how the day develops. The south-facing orientation and easy walk-in make it a fairly approachable spot for pilots already in the Torpè area, without the longer hikes or technical access that some Sardinian launches require. Between the graded gravel drive and the maintained footpath to launch, Su Vrau – spot Sud is a low-friction addition to the sites around this stretch of Sardinia's north-east coast.

Launch & conditions

South-east-facing take-off; also flies with wind from the east or south.

Getting there & local rules

From Torpè, follow an unpaved road to the marked parking area, then walk to launch along a reasonably well-maintained trail.

Check conditions before you fly

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