Laffrey Les Tibannes
📍 Rhone-Alpes , Departement de l'Isere · Nearest city: Notre-Dame-de-Mesage (4 km)
42 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 992 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
45.03640, 5.78401Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 03:05 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1076 m, viento 14 km/h.
base ~1076m · wind 14 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1247 m, viento 15 km/h.
base ~1247m · wind 15 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.81 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.05 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
LES TIBANNES In Laffrey, on the roat RD 115a beside the big lake, at the beach, follow the road leading to 'Lac mort'. Drive for 1.4km. Park your car at the end of the road properly. And by foot walk down starting from the EDF dam. Once at the antenna, follow the path behind the EDF transformer for 100m.
Pilot comments
Electric high voltage lines Dont fly above the horses park.
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