Monte Piana
📍 Trentino-Alto Adige , Bolzano · Nearest city: Dobbiaco (13 km)
64 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2249 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.61190, 12.25030Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-20 13:20 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1204 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).
base ~1204m · wind 26 km/hDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1212 m, viento 17 km/h.
base ~1212m · wind 17 km/hDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1622 m, viento 13 km/h.
base ~1622m · wind 13 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~2834 m, viento 22 km/h.
base ~2834m · wind 22 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-20⚠️ Marginal · peak 63 at 13h
- Cloud suck alto (100/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 55 ☁️⚠️ | 09 50 ☁️⚠️ | 10 58 ☁️⚠️ | 11 58 ☁️⚠️ | 12 58 ☁️⚠️ | 13 63 ☁️⚠️ | 14 53 ☁️⚠️ | 15 58 ☁️⚠️ | 16 43 ☁️⚠️ | 17 58 ☁️⚠️ | 18 48 ☁️⚠️ | 19 63 ☁️⚠️ | 20 55 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 13h: CAPE 0 J/kg · LI -1.4 · BL top 1090 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 3386 m · 0°C at 2470 m · Pro score 86/100 · sun 38° over slope
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 63 at 13h
- Cloud suck alto (100/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
| 08 55 ☁️⚠️ | 09 50 ☁️⚠️ | 10 60 ☁️⚠️ | 11 55 ☁️⚠️ | 12 45 ☁️⚠️ | 13 63 ☁️⚠️ | 14 63 ☁️⚠️ | 15 63 ☁️⚠️ | 16 60 ☁️⚠️ | 17 58 ☁️⚠️ | 18 58 ☁️⚠️ | 19 63 ☁️⚠️ | 20 55 ☁️⚠️ |
Peak 13h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI -0.2 · BL top 1655 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 4036 m · 0°C at 2020 m · Pro score 72/100 · sun 39° 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: 13:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 2.5°C · Td: -6.6°C
LCL (cloud base): 1137 m
BL top: 1090 m
0°C level: 2470 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Wind chart — altitude × time
Color: green < 20 km/h · yellow 20-30 · red >40. Arrows point to where the wind is blowing. Each column = 1 hour. 4 altitudes: 10m surface, 80m first thermal, 1500m (850 hPa) thermal cruise, 3000m (700 hPa) top.
Wind next days (Open-Meteo model)
Wind rose 10m — 2026-04-20
| Date | Morning 08-12h | Midday 12-16h | Evening 16-20h | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | 5 km/h W | gust 22 | 18 km/h W | gust 35 | 15 km/h W | gust 32 |
| 2026-04-21 | 7 km/h NW | gust 25 | 13 km/h NW | gust 30 | 10 km/h N | gust 34 |
Colors: green < 15 km/h (optimal) · orange 15-25 · red >25 (flying not recommended). ⚠️ = shear >25 km/h between 10m and 850 hPa (potentially broken thermals).
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 7 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.78 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
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Takeoff description
above Rifugio Bosi If you are not an expert in taking off, only take off if you have at least 5 to 10 km/h south wind (or SE). Otherwise you might get serious problems with the flat descend and the uneven terrain.
Pilot comments
info about Monte Piana (access/ history etc): >> https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiQ1cmNp9_wAhUQr6QKHab8D1IQFnoECBYQAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drei-zinnen.info%2Fmedia%2F975c7f54-ee85-4fbd-bfa2-c945ccf574f6%2Fdepliant-1.pdf&usg=AOvVaw3qyfkwqa9eBefqMhrnwh3V
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